Mysuru: A three-member evaluation team from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has been conducting surprise inspections across Mysuru as part of the Swachh Survekshan assessment 2025-2026. The team, which arrived on June 29, will continue its field visits until tomorrow (July 10). To ensure an impartial evaluation, the officials are carrying out…

MLA G.T. Devegowda launches road development works; The stretch was last asphalted by KIADB 17 years ago in 2009 Mysuru, July 9 (BS)- Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) performed guddali puja for the 2.5-km road development works from Automotive Axles junction in Belavadi Industrial Area to the upcoming Mysore Export Centre on Outer Ring Road…

Used to burgle houses without breaking open locks; 498 grams gold worth Rs. 65.20 lakh recovered Mysuru: A notorious house burglar, who used to burgle houses without breaking open the door locks and locks of almirahs or wardrobes, has been arrested by the District Police. Disclosing this at a press meet at his office in…

Mysuru: A series of road rage incidents involving alleged rowdy gangs on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway has sparked concern among commuters with three violent episodes reported in a span of five days. The first incident occurred in the early hours of July 2 near Amaravathi Hotel in Mandya, where seven youths, allegedly under the influence of alcohol,…

Family with child assaulted after minor collision; dashcam footage helps Police nab accused Mysuru: A road rage incident on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway near Maddur on the night of July 4 turned violent when a family of four, including two women and a child, was assaulted by a group of men following a minor collision between…

SWR builds staff quarters, indoor stadium & auditorium Mysuru: A 125-year-old Government High School in Vontikoppal, regarded as a landmark in Mysuru’s educational history, is facing an uncertain future as the South Western Railway (SWR) is constructing mega projects on the surrounding land. Situated opposite Sri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple in Vontikoppal (V.V. Mohalla), on…

Regional Commissioner cracks the whip on MCC over vendors occupying footpaths  In a landmark ruling on June 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of India held that the right to walk safely is a part of Article 19(1)(d) read with Article 21. The Court emphasised that unsafe footpaths, encroachments, and lack of pedestrian infrastructure violate constitutional…

Health screening of elephants begins for Mysuru Dasara 2026  Mysuru: The Forest Department has begun comprehensive health screenings of more than 20 elephants at the Mathigodu, Dubare and Rampura elephant camps as part of preparations for the 2026 Mysuru Dasara celebrations.  Veterinary teams conducted preliminary examinations before collecting blood and stool samples, which have been sent to laboratories for detailed analysis.   Female elephants are also undergoing…

Hunsur/ Hanagod: A Forest Beat Guard attached to Hunsur Wildlife Zone, who had illegally reared two deer and suspected to have killed one of the deer and consumed the meat, along with his relatives and friends, have been arrested.   The arrested Beat Guard is Ponnappa alias Naveen, a resident of Udavepura village near Hanagod. The arrest was made by Bengaluru Forest Vigilance Squad…

Gungral Chatra village in Mysuru tense; 6 stabbed, 5 arrested  Mysuru: Tension prevailed at Gungral Chatra village in Mysuru taluk after six villagers were allegedly stabbed by a group of five persons yesterday evening. Following the incident, five residents of Ittigegud in Mysuru city, including a 25-year-old woman, have been arrested. According to the Police, the incident was triggered after a tanker reportedly brushed against an autorickshaw, leading…