Stylish look of actor lands escort cops in trouble Bengaluru: Sandalwood star Darshan Thoogudeepa was shifted from Parappana Agrahara Central Prison to Ballari Central Prison amid tight security, after over a five-hour long journey today. Darshan, a leading actor of Kannada filmdom, is in judicial custody till Sept. 9, along with 16 others, on charges…
Colourful Gowri-Ganesha idols arrive in market
August 29, 2024Mysuru: With just a week left for this year’s Gowri and Ganesha festivals, the vendors have already started to erect stalls across the city to display the idols of Gowri and Ganesha for the customers. The stalls are being erected at prominent locations on Temple Road in VV Mohalla, Raitha Santhe in Hebbal, Mathrumandali Circle…
Jumbo Diet
August 29, 2024500 kg food including 12 kg special nutritious food for each elephant: DCF Dr. I.B. Prabhugowda Mysuru: All the nine Dasara elephants, including the Golden Howdah-carrying Abhimanyu are being given special nutrient-rich food inside the Mysore Palace and also special care to put on weight and build strength as they will be taking part in…
The Great MUDA Robbery: Audit flags 67 administrative lapses in MUDA for 2022-23
August 28, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: An audit of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has revealed startling findings: In addition to massive corruption through the arbitrary allocation of thousands of sites at 50:50 ratio, disregarding rules and laws, officials have also mismanaged regular operations, exposing their complete disregard for accountability. Auditing various departments is the annual task of Karnataka…
RTI activist accuses CM’s wife of forgery; Police complaint filed
August 28, 2024KPCC Spokesperson M. Lakshmana counters allegations; says activist’s supporters demanded Rs. 100 crore for silence Mysore/Mysuru: Right to Information (RTI) activist Snehamayi Krishna has lodged a complaint at Lakshmipuram Police Station this morning, accusing CM Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, KPCC Spokesperson M. Lakshmana and others, of fabricating and tampering with documents. ASI Srinivasa has received…
Actor Darshan to Ballari Jail
August 28, 2024Mysuru/Bengaluru: Following the revelation of VIP treatment enjoyed by murder accused Sandalwood actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, that came to be known after the photo of the actor chilling with rowdy-sheeters in the precincts of Parappana Agrahara Jail went viral, the Magistrate of 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Court gave approval on Tuesday, for the application…
Four years on, mobile phone jammer defunct
August 27, 2024Glaring loopholes in checking mobile phones at Mysuru Central Prison sparks concern Mysore/Mysuru: It’s been four years since the mobile phone jammer installed at Mysuru Central Prison stopped working and despite the growing need for stringent security measures, no action has been taken to restore it. The importance of a functioning mobile jammer has become…
Rs. 32 crore lost to cyber criminals in seven months
August 27, 2024Between January and July 2024, 61 cyber crime cases registered in Mysuru city Mysore/Mysuru: A staggering 61 cyber crime cases were registered in the city between January and July 2024, with victims losing a total of Rs. 32 crore to online fraudsters, revealed City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar. Addressing the media at her office yesterday,…
AI-based speed cameras on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: Motorists use camera detector app to duck penalties, FIR
August 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a blend of ingenuity and technology, some motorists on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Access-Controlled Highway (National Highway 275) are using a mobile app to dodge penalties and avoid having a First Information Report (FIR) filed against them. The app in question, ‘Radar Speed Camera Detector,’ identifies speed cameras installed along the Highway, allowing drivers to…
Devotees sleep on roads & open spaces around Nanjangud Temple
August 26, 2024For years, devotees have been dropping letters in Hundi requesting the temple administration for basic amenities… but in vain Mysore/Mysuru: The renowned Srikanteshwara Swami Temple in Nanjangud, often called the Temple Town or Dakshina Kashi, generates an annual revenue of more than Rs. 30 crore from devotees’ offerings. Yet, the same devotees are left to…
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