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Waste menace: Spot fines fail to stop littering
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Waste menace: Spot fines fail to stop littering

May 9, 2026

MCC collects Rs. 5.6 lakh fine in five months, yet no deterrence Mysore/Mysuru: As the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) steps up efforts to secure a top rank in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, public cooperation in maintaining cleanliness continues to remain poor, with many residents and traders still dumping waste in public places. Beginning Monday, May 11,…

Lalitha Mahal lease process delayed
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Lalitha Mahal lease process delayed

May 9, 2026

Bidding firms seek easing of stringent conditions; annual 10 percent hike clause draws objections Bidders have requested relaxation of certain conditions and exemptions from the steep annual payments. These appeals will be discussed at the upcoming board meeting of Jungle Lodges and Resorts, where a final decision will be taken. The new deadline will also…

Cabinet clears 600-bed upgrade to Jayadeva Hospital in Mysuru
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Cabinet clears 600-bed upgrade to Jayadeva Hospital in Mysuru

May 9, 2026

Interactive digital exhibits at Mysuru Zoo under Rs. 80 crore modernisation initiative Bengaluru: Mysuru’s Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research is set for a major expansion, with the State Cabinet approving an increase in bed capacity from 400 to 600. The project has received administrative clearance at an estimated cost of Rs. 180 crore….

Mysuru Police launch Locked House Beat
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Mysuru Police launch Locked House Beat

May 8, 2026

A proactive anti-burglary initiative to protect locked residences Residents may WhatsApp details to 82779-47777 Mysore/Mysuru: Leaving homes unattended during holidays or personal travel often leaves residents anxious about the safety of their valuables and property. To address these concerns and prevent burglaries, the Mysuru City Police have launched the ‘Locked House Beat System,’ a proactive…

2,300 objections filed against 561 tree-felling
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2,300 objections filed against 561 tree-felling

May 8, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department has received more than 2,300 public objections against the proposed felling of 561 trees for National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) infrastructure projects in and around Mysuru. The public had been asked to submit objections by 5 pm yesterday. The NHAI has sought permission to remove 561 trees for a series…

Plan to axe 561 trees for flyover, road widening: MP promises eco-friendly execution of NHAI projects
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Plan to axe 561 trees for flyover, road widening: MP promises eco-friendly execution of NHAI projects

May 8, 2026

‘Affected trees to be translocated without affecting Mysuru’s heritage and green cover’ Mysore/Mysuru: Amid growing opposition to the proposed felling of 561 trees for National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) projects in and around Mysuru city, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar last evening inspected areas where trees have been marked for removal to facilitate…

Excess free ticket demand costs Bengaluru IPL final: BCCI
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Excess free ticket demand costs Bengaluru IPL final: BCCI

May 8, 2026

Bengaluru/Guwahati:  In a major controversy ahead of the IPL playoffs, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday accused the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) of demanding over 10,000 extra complimentary tickets, including allocations for MLAs, MLCs and the Karnataka Government, forcing the Board to strip Bengaluru of hosting the IPL final and…

Dr. Mohan Bhagwat in city
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Dr. Mohan Bhagwat in city

May 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat stressed the need for social harmony and collective welfare, stating that Bharatiya society is founded on cooperation and coordination rather than competition. “All is one. Realising this truth brings lasting happiness, but it also creates responsibility. If all are one, then everyone’s welfare is interconnected,” he said. Dr. Bhagwat…

After poll success in Odisha, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal…RSS sets its eyes on Karnataka
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After poll success in Odisha, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal…RSS sets its eyes on Karnataka

May 7, 2026

Bengaluru: With the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections still two years away, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has reportedly begun early groundwork aimed at strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) social base and expanding its outreach across the State. RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, who has been in Bengaluru for the past five days, is learnt…

Neutralising… Viper Venom
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Neutralising… Viper Venom

May 7, 2026

Mysuru researchers offer hope against deadly tissue damage from viper bites, preventing amputations By S. Kenneth Shishir Snakebite continues to claim numerous lives in India, with most cases attributed to four species — the cobra, krait, Russell’s viper and saw-scaled viper, collectively known as the ‘Big Four.’ At present, the only available treatment is Polyvalent…

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