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State Govt. drops Bangalore Palace land acquisition plan
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State Govt. drops Bangalore Palace land acquisition plan

January 24, 2025

Bengaluru / Mysuru: The State Government has decided to drop the proposal to widen Ballari Road and Jayamahal Road in Bengaluru, which would have required acquiring parts (about 15 acres) of Bangalore Palace Grounds owned by the erstwhile Royal Family of Mysore. The road widening plan, initially notified 15 years ago, has been deemed unviable…

Government being vindictive
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Government being vindictive

January 24, 2025

‘TDR does not cause any financial strain on Govt.,’ says Raja Chandra, member of Mysore royal family Mysuru: Contrary to the State Government claiming that it will cause a financial strain to the State Exchequer if it grants Transferable Development Rights (TDR) to the erstwhile Royal Family of Mysore for the Bangalore Palace land that…

Finally, MCC to restore Heritage Welcome Arches
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Finally, MCC to restore Heritage Welcome Arches

January 24, 2025

Tenders called to take up works at Rs. 1.2 crore Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is set to take up the restoration works of Welcome Arches that have heritage significance — one near Hotel Lalitha Mahal Palace and another near Government Guest House in Nazarbad, at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.2 crore. Star of…

Spike in ATM kiosk robberies: 90 percent of ATMs in city lack security
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Spike in ATM kiosk robberies: 90 percent of ATMs in city lack security

January 24, 2025

Mysuru:  With tech-savvy thieves finding new ways to bypass security measures, Mysuru City Police are working to prevent ATM break-ins and cash theft during replenishment. However, lack of adequate security at ATM kiosks — of nationalised banks, co-operative banks and agricultural banks — has become a growing concern for residents. ATMs have become a vital…

Suttur Jathra from Jan. 26 to 31
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Suttur Jathra from Jan. 26 to 31

January 24, 2025

Mysuru: The six-day Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Jathra Mahotsava is scheduled to be held from Jan. 26 to 31 at Suttur Sri Kshetra, in Nanjangud taluk, Mysuru district. Jathra Mahotsava Committee Secretary S.P. Manjunath Swamy, who addressed media persons at Suttur on Thursday said, the Jathra will be graced by Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri…

Farmers stage protest against Microfinance companies at Nanjangud
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Farmers stage protest against Microfinance companies at Nanjangud

January 24, 2025

Nanjangud: Strongly condemning the high rate of interest charged by Microfinance companies  and forcible actions for recovery of loans, farmers under the banner of KRRS staged a demonstration in front of Tahsildar Office in Nanjangud town on Wednesday. Addressing the protestors, KRRS President Badagalapura Nagendra said that Microfinance companies have been harassing the farmers and…

RPF observes National Girl Child Day
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RPF observes National Girl Child Day

January 24, 2025

Mysuru: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), like every, observed National Girl Child Day today (Jan. 24). Conceived by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008, the Day resounds as a clarion call, urging society to confront the trials faced by girls and to cultivate pathways for their all-encompassing growth and empowerment. As part…

District Police destroy 24 kg seized ganja
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District Police destroy 24 kg seized ganja

January 24, 2025

Mysuru: The Mysuru District Police, who had seized 24.97 kg ganja worth Rs. 4,99,400 that were seized in 19 cases have destroyed the narcotic substance as per the procedure. The destruction was carried out in the presence of the Drug Disposal Committee, at the M/s GIPS Bio-Tech Incinerator Plant in Sy. No. 82, Gujjegowdanapura village,…

Actor ‘Kiccha’ Sudeep turns down State Film Award
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Actor ‘Kiccha’ Sudeep turns down State Film Award

January 24, 2025

Bengaluru:  Popular Kannada actor ‘Kiccha’ Sudeep turned down Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie ‘Pailwan’ released in 2019. The actor in his post on ‘X’, said, “Respected Government of Karnataka and Members of the Jury, it is truly a privilege to have received the State award under the…

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