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Historic temple re-emerges after 3 years at KRS Dam 
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Historic temple re-emerges after 3 years at KRS Dam 

June 16, 2026

Srirangapatna: The historic Sri Lakshminarayanaswamy Temple has re-emerged from the backwaters of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir after remaining submerged for nearly three years, drawing visitors from across Karnataka and outside eager to witness the rare phenomenon.  While the temple’s reappearance has generated excitement among tourists and photographers, the sharply declining water level in the reservoir has become a matter of concern for farmers.  According…

Ancient temples surface as Kabini Dam level recedes 
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Ancient temples surface as Kabini Dam level recedes 

June 16, 2026

Mysuru: The receding waters of the Kabini reservoir have once again brought to the surface remnants of ancient temples and cultural heritage sites that have remained submerged for decades.  With water levels dropping sharply, stone structures, temple ruins and sculptures have emerged from the backwaters, offering a rare glimpse into the region’s forgotten past.   Among the remains now visible are weathered inscriptions, idols…

Tackling water crisis: GTD orders swift action 
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Tackling water crisis: GTD orders swift action 

June 16, 2026

Mysuru: MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) has directed officials to supply drinking water through tankers to areas in Chamundeshwari Constituency facing acute water shortage.  He was speaking after chairing a joint progress review meeting of officials from Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Hootagalli City Municipal Council (CMC) and Town Panchayats of Bogadi, Srirampura, Rammanahalli and Kadakola at MCC Zone-3 Office in Sharadadevinagar yesterday.  Dry borewells  Stating that most borewells in Hootagalli, Koorgalli and Belawadi have dried up, GTD said that although water…

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MP hears public woes in Chamundeshwari segment 

June 16, 2026

Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar conducted a public grievance hearing programme in several areas of the Chamundeshwari Assembly Constituency on Monday.  As part of the initiative, he visited Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar, Hosahundi, Gurur, Ramabainagar and Mahadevapura, where he interacted with residents and listened to their grievances.  Most of the complaints pertained to civic issues such as drinking water supply, road conditions, underground drainage and street lighting. The MP assured…

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In six months: 225 persons go missing from Mysuru city; 165 traced 

June 16, 2026

Parental pressure, exam stress, family disputes force many to leave home  Mysuru: Mysuru City Police have registered 225 missing persons cases in the past six months, with investigations showing that many of the disappearances were linked to issues such as parental pressure, domestic disputes and online relationships.  Police officials said that the cases involve men, women and minors leaving…

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Beware of ‘cash for UPI payment’ scam in city 

June 16, 2026

Mysuru: ‘Cash for UPI payment,’ involving fraudsters targeting individuals or merchants by exploiting digital payment with the victim giving cash and getting scammed, is active in city.  Here fraudsters approach unsuspecting individuals and tell them that they need cash & they would transfer money through UPI payment apps. Once the cash is given to the…

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Couple injured as car topples on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway 

June 16, 2026

Mandya: A couple sustained serious injuries when the car in which they were travelling toppled and fell on the other side of the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway near Gejjalagere in Maddur taluk of Mandya district of Sunday evening.  It is learnt that the couple were travelling from Mysuru towards Bengaluru when the accident took place.  As the car toppled and fell on the other side of…

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Grabbing Govt. land with fake documents case: Court rejects application of plaintiff who claimed the land as his 

June 16, 2026

Mysuru: An application, moved by a man to claim a Government land as his by allegedly creating fake documents, has been rejected by the Court. The Court has ordered that the land in question should not be sold or transferred to private individuals.  The man, whose application has been rejected by the Court, is L.N. Govindaswamy of Nachanahalli Palya in J.P….

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MGP launches website showcasing civic activism 

June 16, 2026

Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), a leading consumer and civic rights organisation in Mysuru city, has launched a new website, mygrapa.org, offering citizens an insight into its activities, achievements and ongoing initiatives since its inception in 1989.  The website documents MGP’s work in consumer rights advocacy, civic engagement and environmental protection, highlighting its interventions with agencies such as the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), Vani Vilas…

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Annual Church Feast-2026 of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 

June 16, 2026

Mysuru: The Annual Church Feast-2026 of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Yadavagiri, Mysuru, will be held from June 18 to 21.  June 18 – 5.30 pm: Flag Hoisting & Holy Mass – Rev. Msgr. M. Anthappa, Vicar General, Mysore Diocese.  June 19 – 5.30 pm: Holy Mass – Rev. Fr. J. Anthony Raj, Chancellor, Mysore Diocese.  June 20 – 5.30 pm: Holy…

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