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Mysore Airport conducts anti-hijack emergency drill
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Mysore Airport conducts anti-hijack emergency drill

May 12, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In a major aviation security preparedness exercise, Mysore Airport conducted a full-scale Anti-Hijack Mock Exercise yesterday evening to assess its emergency response mechanism and inter-agency coordination during a potential aircraft hijack situation. The exercise began at 4.20 pm and involved coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including airport authorities, Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF),…

NIEIT to seek legal opinion
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NIEIT to seek legal opinion

May 12, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Responding to the controversy surrounding the termination of employees, the management of NIE Institute of Technology (NIEIT) has defended its decision, stating that the institute had been facing a steady decline in student admissions for several years. In a clarification issued by the management, it was stated that NIEIT was eventually merged with NIE…

Himanta Sarma sworn-in as Assam CM for second term
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Himanta Sarma sworn-in as Assam CM for second term

May 12, 2026

Guwahati: Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as Assam Chief Minister for the second consecutive term at the swearing-in ceremony held at Khanapara Veterinary College Field this morning. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sarma in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister…

500 cusecs of water to be released from Harangi Dam every day
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500 cusecs of water to be released from Harangi Dam every day

May 12, 2026

Madikeri: With summer season entering midway, the authorities are all set to release 500 cusecs of water from Harangi Dam everyday for drinking water needs to parts of Kodagu district. The water will be released on a daily basis from tomorrow (May 13) as per a decision taken at Harangi Water Committee Meeting which was…

293 Police Inspectors, 74 Dy.SPs transferred
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293 Police Inspectors, 74 Dy.SPs transferred

May 12, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has transferred 293 Police Inspectors and 74 Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy.SP) across the State. A directive to this effect was issued by the Home Department on Sunday. Police Inspectors M.L. Shekar has been transferred from Mysuru South Police Station to Nandini Layout Police Station in Bengaluru; P.K. Raju from Madikeri…

Fire Officer warns against waste burning amid rising blaze cases
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Fire Officer warns against waste burning amid rising blaze cases

May 12, 2026

Human negligence behind most fire incidents, says Regional Fire Officer Chandan Mysore/Mysuru: With summer temperatures soaring, Mysuru city has witnessed a rise in fire accidents, with incidents reported in houses, shops and warehouses, triggering concern among residents. Officials said, electrical short circuits, negligence and the burning of dry grass and waste materials are among the…

SWR Mysuru celebrates 70th Railway Week
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SWR Mysuru celebrates 70th Railway Week

May 12, 2026

DRM presents Rail Seva Puraskar, Appreciation Awards-2025 Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) celebrated the 70th Railway Week at the Chamundi Club in Railway Quarters premises  in Yadavagiri recently. The celebration was inaugurated by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Mysuru, Mudit Mittal. During the event, the prestigious Rail Seva Puraskar (RSP) 2025-26 and…

Deed Writers urge for dropping of paperless registration
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Deed Writers urge for dropping of paperless registration

May 12, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that there are many lapses and shortcomings in Kaveri 2.0 software introduced by the Department of Stamps and Registration, Deed Writers have urged the Government to scrap the recently introduced paperless registration of properties. Addressing a press meet recently, Mysuru City and Taluk Deed Writers Federation President Nissar Ahmed said property owners are…

Daylight thefts target goldsmith worktables
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Daylight thefts target goldsmith worktables

May 11, 2026

Over 8 ‘Meja’ thefts reported in Lashkar Mohalla; goldsmith community seeks Police intervention Mysuru: A spate of broad daylight thefts of ‘Meja’, specialised tables used in designing and manufacturing gold ornaments, has put the city’s gold jewellery-making community on high alert. More than eight cases of ‘Meja’ theft have been reported, particularly in the artisanal…

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