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Will Chamundi Hill works overshadow iconic Gopura?
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Will Chamundi Hill works overshadow iconic Gopura?

January 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Will the ongoing development works atop Chamundi Hill under the Union Government’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD), including the proposed construction of a multipurpose activity stage adjacent to the main Gopura of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, overshadow the iconic structure? The towering Gopura is regarded as the crown jewel of Mysuru. Visible…

Minister inspects Chamundi Hill landslide site, pending wall works
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Minister inspects Chamundi Hill landslide site, pending wall works

January 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa visited Chamundi Hill this morning to inspect repair works at the stretch between the View Point and the Nandi Statue, where heavy rains had triggered major landslides and road collapse. During the inspection, the Minister sought details from officials on the construction of the concrete retaining wall, which…

Fraudsters create Kodagu SP’s fake Facebook account
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Fraudsters create Kodagu SP’s fake Facebook account

January 11, 2026

Do not respond to friend request, appeal Police Madikeri: Miscreants have created a fake Facebook account of Kodagu District Superintendent of Police (SP) R.N. Bindu Mani and are sending friend requests to the public. Realising this, the Kodagu Police have appealed to the public not to respond or accept any such friend requests. The fake…

Cleanliness drive at Kukkarahalli Lake
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Cleanliness drive at Kukkarahalli Lake

January 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As part of preparations for Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) had organised a cleanliness drive and children’s drawing competition at Kukkarahalli Lake in city yesterday. The one-hour programme began at 7 am from Kuvempu Vana near the railway gate, where civic volunteers and students collected waste, including plastic and food litter,…

Swachh Survekshan: Sweep Up
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Swachh Survekshan: Sweep Up

January 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: With Swachh Survekshan-2026 in the offing, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has resolved to make it to the top in the ranking list across the country. To bolster the efforts towards grabbing the top spot, MCC has planned systematic and effective programmes, appealing active participation of the public to reclaim the top ranking. To…

Agro-based ventures offer viable future for youth, says Minister
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Agro-based ventures offer viable future for youth, says Minister

January 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Noting that it has become increasingly difficult for well-educated youth to secure Government or other suitable jobs, Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy suggested that young people explore agro-based industries and businesses. He was speaking after inaugurating a book release and ‘Vasanthotsava’ felicitation programme jointly organised by Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura Abhinandana Samiti and Vismaya Book…

Fire mishap at de-addiction centre in Sathagalli
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Fire mishap at de-addiction centre in Sathagalli

January 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Fans, electric cables, almirah, files, clothes, table and a few beds were partially gutted in a fire mishap at a de-addiction centre at Sathagalli in city last evening. The mishap took place at Best Life Foundation, a de-addiction centre, functioning in the second floor of a building, with SBI branch located at the ground…

Chosen for Dr. Raj, Dr. Vishnu awards
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Chosen for Dr. Raj, Dr. Vishnu awards

January 11, 2026

Bengaluru:  The State Government has selected veteran actress Jayamala and film producer Sa.Ra. Govind for the prestigious Dr. Rajkumar Award for the year 2020 and 2021 respectively. The Government also announced the names for Puttanna Kanagal Award and Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award for year 2020 and 2021. While renowned Director M.S. Sathyu has been selected for…

KRS party to hold rally against drugs tomorrow
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KRS party to hold rally against drugs tomorrow

January 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, the Karnataka Rashtra Samiti (KRS) party has organised a Youth Convention and an awareness campaign against drug abuse in the city tomorrow (Jan. 12). Announcing this at a press meet here recently, KRS City Youth Wing president K. Anand said the Youth Convention would be held at Town…

Yoga University awards Ph.D in Spiritual Science
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Yoga University awards Ph.D in Spiritual Science

January 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Pushpa  Nayak Bhat was awarded Ph.D. in Spiritual Science by the Yoga University of the Americas, Miami, USA, during the 9th Convocation held at the Global Yoga Summit recently. Conducted under the guidance of Yoga Guru Dr. K. Raghavendra Pai, her thesis explores “Professional Enrichment of Psychological Counsellors by Inculcating the Qualities of Lord…

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