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MUDA Out, MDA In
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MUDA Out, MDA In

May 15, 2025

Govt. notifies Mysuru Development Authority formation; Fewer netas, more babus Bengaluru / Mysuru: Nearly five months after the Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) Bill — modelled after the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Act — the State Government on May 14 issued a notification implementing the MDA, formally replacing the Mysuru Urban…

Mysore Palace zone no-fly area for drones
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Mysore Palace zone no-fly area for drones

May 15, 2025

By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Violators face equipment seizure, hefty penalties Mysuru: Amid growing concerns over national security and public safety, the Mysuru District Administration has prohibited drone operations in and around the Mysore Palace, declaring the area a Yellow Zone under strict surveillance. This move comes after multiple incidents of reckless drone usage during major…

Issuance of B-khata extended for 3 more months
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Issuance of B-khata extended for 3 more months

May 15, 2025

2 lakh khatas issued against 10 lakh applications received; the decision to extend the period of issuing the khata to benefit more number of people Bengaluru: Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh has said that, the period of issuing B-khata to the illegally constructed houses, buildings and sites in the jurisdiction of City Corporations and Urban…

Bioenergy activities to expand on global scale: KSBDB Chairman
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Bioenergy activities to expand on global scale: KSBDB Chairman

May 15, 2025

Mysuru: Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board (KSBDB) Chairman S.E. Sudheendra paid visit to the Bioenergy Research Information and Demonstration Centre in NIE campus on Manandavadi Road here yesterday and inspected the Biodiesel Production unit. He also launched Biodiesel operated vehicles and Biogas Production Unit. Speaking on the occasion, Sudheendra highlighted the salient features of the…

Man accused of pelting egg at Siddaramaiah’s convoy murdered
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Man accused of pelting egg at Siddaramaiah’s convoy murdered

May 15, 2025

Hassan: A resident of Kodagu was found murdered in Hassan yesterday. Sampath, also known as Shambhu, was found dead in Sakleshpur taluk, Hassan District. Police said the assailants murdered him and used his car to transport the body, dumping it in a forest area near Kallahalli before fleeing and leaving the vehicle behind. Sampath is…

Vintage Car Rally marks 9th anniversary of Grand Mercure Mysore
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Vintage Car Rally marks 9th anniversary of Grand Mercure Mysore

May 15, 2025

Mysuru: Grand Mercure Mysore, a unit of Brigade Hospitality, celebrated its ninth anniversary recently with an exhilarating vintage car rally, cultural performances and a warm gathering of distinguished guests and car enthusiasts. The festivities commenced with a grand flag-off of the vintage car rally from the hotel. Organised in partnership with the Karnataka Vintage and…

Three more arrested in Mangaluru Suhas Shetty murder case
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Three more arrested in Mangaluru Suhas Shetty murder case

May 15, 2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru City Crime Branch (CCB) Police have arrested three more suspects in connection with the murder of pro-Hindu activist Suhas Shetty, at Bajpe on May 1. With the latest arrests, a total of 11 arrests have been made so far in the case. Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal said that, the arrested…

GRS Fantasy Park wins two National Awards
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GRS Fantasy Park wins two National Awards

May 15, 2025

Mysuru: GRS Fantasy Park and GRS Snow Park in Mysuru have won two National Awards for Excellence at the prestigious IAAPI (Indian Association of Amusement Parks & Industries) International Amusement Expo held recently in Mumbai. The awards ceremony took place at the International Trade Expo and witnessed participation from leading amusement parks and entertainment destinations…

Costly Prayers: Hike in seva charges at Hill Temple opposed
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Costly Prayers: Hike in seva charges at Hill Temple opposed

May 15, 2025

Mysuru: The JD(S) City Working President S. Prakash Priyadarshan has alleged that the authorities concerned are swindling money by hiking charges towards various sevas offered to the deity at Sri Chamundeshwari temple in Chamundi Hill here. He was addressing media persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan yesterday and said that, earlier the seva of Ekavara Panchamrita Abhisheka…

‘Prajna Rangotsava’ from tomorrow
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‘Prajna Rangotsava’ from tomorrow

May 15, 2025

Mysuru: Prajna Educational and Cultural Trust, in association with Department of Kannada and Culture, will be organising a two-day ‘Prajna Rangotsava’  from tomorrow (May 16) at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises, said Trust President Sosale Siddaraju, here yesterday. Addressing media persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in city, he said that the play ‘Bellada Doni’ would be…

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