Mysore/Mysuru: Three blue traffic signal poles installed inside the iconic Elephant Statue Circle, officially known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Circle (previously Highway Circle) at Bannimantap, have been removed following public criticism that they were spoiling the beauty of the junction. The City Traffic Police, who have been installing new signals across Mysuru city, had…
Lokayukta raids on two officers: Assets of 130.69%, 160.82% beyond income unearthed
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In an early morning operation yesterday, the Lokayukta Police conducted simultaneous raids in Mysuru targeting two Government officials accused of possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. Lokayukta teams searched the residences, offices and other properties linked to K.R. Chandrashekhar, who was serving as a Junior Engineer at Mysuru City Corporation and…
PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill: High Court to hear petition on Feb. 13
February 6, 2026Hindu activists prepare to submit records on threat to Temple, Gopura Mysore/Mysuru: Hindu social activists are preparing to submit documents to the High Court, alleging that works being carried out under the Central Government’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme at Chamundi Hill pose a threat to the preservation, heritage and traditions…
All-women Akka Pade hits Mysuru streets to ensure women’s safety
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A dedicated Women’s Police Unit, Akka Pade, has quietly begun operations in Mysuru to strengthen safety for women and girls. The all-women squad is already active across all Taluks of the District, visiting schools, colleges and crowded public places to create awareness on women’s safety. The Karnataka Government had earlier launched Akka Pade at…
HDK urges rail connectivity fillip for Old Mysuru region
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) held discussions with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw yesterday afternoon at his office in Parliament House in New Delhi, raising several long-pending public demands related to the old Mysuru region. Kumaraswamy stressed the need to add additional coaches to the Chamundi Express (Train No. 16215),…
World Wetland Day | Conserve Ranganathittu wetlands for good of Gen Next: Srirangapatna MLA
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Students from various schools participated in the World Wetland Day celebrations, organised by the Forest Department, Wildlife Division, Mysuru, at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary at Srirangapatna taluk in Mandya district recently. Srirangapatna MLA and Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Ltd. Chairman A.B. Rameshbabu Bandisiddegowda inaugurated the celebrations and said that the natural wetland at Cauvery…
CM to present State Budget on Mar. 6
February 6, 2026Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, will present the State Budget (2026-27) on Mar. 6. Amidst the ongoing power struggle, Siddaramaiah has started preparations for presenting the Budget on Mar. 6. A day after the Special State Legislature session ended on Wednesday last, the CM, in right earnest, held consultation with…
Ballot papers to be used in Gram Panchayat polls
February 6, 2026Bengaluru: With the tenure of the current term of most of the Gram Panchayats (GPs) across the State set to end in a couple of weeks, the State Government has issued an order for the appointment of Administrative Officers for GPs. Amidst this, the State Government has planned to hold the GP polls in April-May…
Two on the run after drug lab bust at Yandahalli
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru South Police are searching for two suspects said to be involved in drug manufacturing at a house in Yandahalli near Sapthamatruka Layout. Despite intensive searches, the accused evaded arrest by switching off their mobile phones and going into hiding. The raid was conducted recently at a three-storey house owned by Girish Babu,…
Elephant attack death at Bandipur: Rs. 20 lakh compensation cheque handed over to family
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A compensation cheque of Rs. 20 lakh was handed over to the family members of the man, who was trampled to death when he was attending nature’s call. The incident took place in the wee hours of yesterday at Matakere ‘B’ Colony, coming under Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Saragur taluk in Mysuru district. The deceased…















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