Mysuru: The Mysuru City Crime Branch (CCB) Police have identified over 60 stone-pelters, with 15 persons already taken into custody in Udayagiri stone- pelting incident. This comes after a crackdown by the administration on troublemakers who took the law into their own hands during protests over derogatory social media posts that went viral on Monday….
CCB Cops to investigate stone-pelting incident
February 12, 2025Udayagiri returns to normalcy with heavy Police presence, patrolling Mysuru: The investigation into the stone-pelting incident at Udayagiri Police Station in Mysuru on Monday — which left seven Police Officers injured and several vehicles damaged — has been handed over to the City Crime Branch (CCB). CCB Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) S.N. Sandesh Kumar,…
Minister demoralising Police force unfortunate: R. Ashoka
February 12, 2025Bengaluru/ Mysuru: The law and order situation in Karnataka, especially in Mysuru, has completely collapsed, with no accountability, leading to anarchy, said Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka. He was speaking after visiting Udayagiri, where tensions flared on Monday evening following derogatory social media posts. Stones were hurled at the Police,…
Defence Minister inaugurates Invest Karnataka 2025 Summit
February 12, 2025Bengaluru: The three-day Invest Karnataka 2025 Summit began at Bangalore Palace Grounds yesterday drawing over 5,000 business representatives and diplomats from 16 countries to showcase Karnataka’s investment potential. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, inaugurating the event, highlighted Bengaluru’s role in shaping India’s future. He said, Karnataka, with its world-class infrastructure and business-friendly environment, is a…
Anand Mahindra shares life lessons from Kodagu’s coffee plantations
February 12, 2025Bengaluru: At the Invest Karnataka 2025 summit, Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared three key life lessons he carried from Kodagu, where he spent part of his childhood. Anand Mahindra reflected on his deep personal connection with the State. “Karnataka is deeply entwined with my childhood memories because my family has close ties to Kodagu,” he said….
Dress code at Kattemad Mrityunjaya Temple in Kodagu: High Court clears way for Kodavas to wear their traditional attire
February 12, 2025Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has intervened in the controversial dress code at Kattemad Maha Mrityuanjaya Temple in Kodagu district, which sparked tensions between the Kodava and Are Bhashe Gowda communities in Kodagu recently. The Court has allowed members of the Kodava community, as well as others, to wear their traditional attire while entering the…
Thousands witness Ganga Aarti, Cauvery Deepaarti at T. Narasipur
February 12, 2025Three-day Kumbha Mela draws to a close today Mysuru: The penultimate day of the three-day 13th Kumbha Mela at T. Narasipur witnessed scores of devotees from various parts of the State and outside visiting the Triveni Sangama to take the holy dip and also seek the blessings of the deities. Yesterday also witnessed Ganga Aarti…
Leopard spreads scare in apartments on KRS Road
February 12, 2025Mysuru: A leopard was reportedly spotted prowling in the premises of an apartment on KRS Road, sparking concern among residents. However, the Forest Department officials have reassured the public, urging them not to believe in rumours and to remain calm. Last month, a leopard was seen on the Infosys campus in the city, forcing the…
RSS, BJP workers behind unrest, claims KPCC Spokesperson
February 12, 2025Mysuru: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee Spokesperson M. Lakshmana claimed that over 300 RSS workers from outside deliberately disturbed the peace in Mysuru and were responsible for stone-pelting in Udayagiri. Speaking to reporters after lodging a complaint at the Udayagiri Police Station yesterday, he demanded action against those who posted objectionable remarks about the Leader of…
Food Department Deputy Director collapses in Office, dies
February 12, 2025Madikeri: Sridharamurthy (59), Deputy Director, Kodagu District Department of Food and Civil Supplies, collapsed and died at his Office in Madikeri yesterday. The Deputy Director, who arrived at the Office at about 11.30 yesterday morning to take part in a meeting, sat on a chair during which he collapsed and fell from the chair. The…















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