Mysuru: Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services) Alok Kumar advised convicted prisoners to maintain good behaviour before their release so that they can lead a responsible, society-oriented life. He was speaking after inaugurating cultural programmes organised for inmates at Mysuru Central Prison yesterday. Assuring that all Government benefits meant for prisoners would be…
Historic lake faces extinction amid debris dumping and neglect Mysuru: The historic Bogadi Lake on the outskirts of Mysuru city is staring at extinction as parts of the lake-bed have turned into a dumping ground for construction debris. Local accounts trace the lake’s origin to the Chola period, with further development during the rule of…
Mysuru: Falling jelly stones from overloaded tipper lorries moving on city roads and highways are posing a threat to the safety of motorists, especially two-wheeler riders. Though the movement of heavy vehicles has been banned on roads within the city limits, lorries transporting construction materials have been exempted from the ban. But tipper lorries, which…
Mysuru: Prachi, a 10-year-old female Zebra, died at Mysuru Zoo yesterday. She was pregnant, suffering from intestinal obstruction caused by enteroliths and was under treatment. She delivered a female foal, but died two days later. Prachi, which was acquired from Ramat Gan Zoological Centre at Israel on Sept. 4, 2018, had given birth to six …
Mysuru: Tension prevailed at Yaraganahalli yesterday after flexes bearing the portrait of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar were removed by Mysuru City Corporation’s Abhaya team, prompting residents to stage a protest alleging disrespect to the ‘Architect of the Indian Constitution.’ Flexes had been put up from Yaraganahalli Circle to Deve Gowda Circle following the guddali puja for…
Mysore/Mysuru: Just a day after Mysuru Taluk Administration cleared encroachments on Mysuru-Ooty Road (NH-766) to reclaim land worth Rs. 25 crore, the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) officials, early this morning, conducted an encroachment clearance drive and reclaimed 7 acre-land worth Rs. 140 crore at Vijayanagar 3rd Stage. The land was earlier earmarked for a sports…
Home Minister launches WhatsApp number 82779-48080 to report drug activities Mysore/Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar inaugurated the newly built Siddarthanagar Traffic Police Station, constructed at a cost of Rs. 2.31 crore. On the occasion, he also launched an exclusive WhatsApp Helpline (82779-48080) for the public to report drug manufacturing, supply, storage and other illegal…
Mysore/Mysuru: The countdown to the Swachh Survekshan Survey: 2025-2026 has begun and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is making efforts to secure a top ranking this year. However, the deplorable condition of the historic Lansdowne Building and its surrounding areas in the heart of the city threatens to undermine those efforts. Neglected for nearly 14…
Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of recent drug seizures and growing concern over substance abuse among youngsters, the Police organised a public outreach meeting at Jamia Masjid on Irwin Road in Mysuru yesterday. Officers highlighted the harmful consequences of drug use among children and urged the community to remain vigilant. Hundreds of citizens attended the meeting….
Mysore/Mysuru: Amid a series of drug manufacturing and supply rackets being exposed in Mysuru by Police teams from Maharashtra and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Delhi, eight personnel of the City Crime Branch (CCB) have been transferred for allegedly failing to curb the drug menace effectively. Those transferred include CCB Head Constables Anil, Ramaswamy, Prakash…
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