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Cold mornings return; Mercury to drop further
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Cold mornings return; Mercury to drop further

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: It’s time to pull out warm layers as Mysuru and surrounding regions have begun to feel a noticeable dip in temperatures, prompting the need for cold-weather clothing, insulated wear and winter accessories. The minimum temperature recorded in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar for the 24 hours ending 8.30 am today stood at 18°C, according to data…

Flyovers not the fix
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Flyovers not the fix

November 30, 2025

Activists push for scientific study before flyover plans Mysore/Mysuru: Traffic problems in Mysuru are mounting by the day and rushing to build flyovers is not a permanent cure for congestion. Instead, detailed studies on rising traffic density and meaningful alternative solutions are essential, said members of the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP). The Public Works Department…

The Chamundi Hill Jinx
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The Chamundi Hill Jinx

November 30, 2025

By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Our Chamundi Hill is undoubtedly the most imposing backdrop that lends a very unique and majestic look to our city. Being visible from far and wide and from all directions, its visibility heralds to all our guests and visitors that they have arrived at their destination. And, to the…

Unfinished wildlife corridor turns Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway deadly
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Unfinished wildlife corridor turns Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway deadly

November 29, 2025

Rift between NHAI, Forest Department halts project at 60% completion Srirangapatna: Years after the inauguration of the Mysuru-Bengaluru Access-Controlled Highway, the proposed wildlife corridor — with underpasses and flyovers meant to ensure safe movement of animals — remains an unfinished promise. The project, crucial for preventing wildlife deaths along this busy stretch, has been left…

Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar show united front after breakfast meet
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Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar show united front after breakfast meet

November 29, 2025

Bengaluru: In a strong signal aimed at ending speculation over internal tensions within the ruling Congress, Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah this morning asserted that he and Deputy Chief Minister (Dy.CM) D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) are fully united and will jointly follow the directives of the Congress High Command. The Chief Minister made the remarks after a…

Siddu is a Lion because … the Congress High Command is a Pussycat
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Siddu is a Lion because … the Congress High Command is a Pussycat

November 29, 2025

As expected the inevitable tug-of-war between the Karnataka Chief Minister and his Deputy for the coveted CM’s kurchi has begun. What we are witnessing today is the direct consequence of indecision and chronic incompetence within the Congress High Command. Everyone knew this day would come. Yet the party was ill-prepared. No timeline. No strategy. No…

PM Modi in Udupi, takes part in Laksha Kanta Gita Parayana
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PM Modi in Udupi, takes part in Laksha Kanta Gita Parayana

November 28, 2025

Inaugurates gold-plated Kanakana Kindi and Suvarna Theertha Mantapa Udupi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the gold-plated Kanakana Kindi and Suvarna Theertha Mantapa at Sri Krishna Mutt premises here this morning. PM Modi also took part in the Laksha Kanta Gita Parayana during which he chanted the select verses from 18th chapter of Bhagavad Gita along…

Remodelled Vidyaranyapuram Compost Plant to start operations
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Remodelled Vidyaranyapuram Compost Plant to start operations

November 28, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is all set to process solid waste on its own at Sewage Farm in Vidyaranyapuram. Vidyaranyapuram Compost Plant, a remodelled waste processing plant, that was until 2022 functioned as Excel Plant, will be operational from December. The 200-tonne capacity Vidyaranyapuram Compost Plant, has been built under Swachh Bharat Mission, at…

Pay and Park at your health risk
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Pay and Park at your health risk

November 28, 2025

Sewage, stench and stray dogs plague KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand parking lot Mysore/Mysuru: The cellar parking lot at the KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand on Mother Teresa Road has become a severe public health hazard, with commuters forced to navigate through overflowing sewage and unbearable stench. Despite the daily plight of vehicle users, the authorities appear…

Fake Nandini Ghee racket: Mysuru couple arrested
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Fake Nandini Ghee racket: Mysuru couple arrested

November 27, 2025

After bail, 2021 Mysuru Hosahundi ghee gang resurfaces in Tamil Nadu Mysuru/Bengaluru: A Mysuru couple, believed to be at the centre of a large-scale counterfeit Nandini ghee racket, has been arrested by Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru. The accused — Shivakumar, 45 and his wife Ramya, 40 — were taken into custody yesterday as…

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