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CM’s air travel expenses soar
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CM’s air travel expenses soar

December 12, 2025

Belagavi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s air travel expenditure has surged dramatically, setting the stage for a major political flashpoint. Official records tabled before the Legislative Council reveal a steep and consistent rise in Government spending on chartered aircraft and helicopters over the past three financial periods. According to detailed expenditure statements, the State spent Rs….

Varaha Gate roof portion collapses at Mysore Palace
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Varaha Gate roof portion collapses at Mysore Palace

December 12, 2025

Bike damaged, no injuries; incident sparks structural safety concerns Mysore/Mysuru: A section of the concrete roof above the Varaha Gate of the world-famous Mysore Palace collapsed yesterday, triggering fresh concerns over the structural stability of the century-old monument. Fortunately, as public entry through this particular gate is currently restricted, no visitors were in harm’s way…

HC halts Unity Mall works in Mysuru
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HC halts Unity Mall works in Mysuru

December 11, 2025

Pramoda Devi Wadiyar moves Court against Centre’s project supervised by her son MP Yaduveer Wadiyar ! Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court has ordered status quo on the land allotted for the proposed Unity Mall at the Mysuru Dasara Exhibition Grounds (Doddakere Maidan), effectively bringing construction to a halt. The order was passed on Nov. 28…

50% Rebate on traffic fines ends tomorrow
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50% Rebate on traffic fines ends tomorrow

December 11, 2025

Over Rs. 11 crore collected from Nov. 21 till Dec. 9 Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government’s 50 percent rebate on all pending traffic fines, introduced on Nov. 11, will conclude tomorrow (Dec. 12). Acting on the Government’s directive, the Mysuru Traffic Police began implementing the rebate and urged motorists with pending fines to clear their dues…

HC quashes order closing Jan Aushadhi Kendras
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HC quashes order closing Jan Aushadhi Kendras

December 11, 2025

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court yesterday quashed a State Government order dated May 14, 2025, which directed the closure of all Jan Aushadhi Kendras operating within government hospital premises. Justice M. Nagaprasanna of the Dharwad Bench allowed a batch of petitions filed by Rakesh Mahalingappa and others, stating orally, “We will not allow one wing…

Centre clears two tourism initiatives for Mysuru
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Centre clears two tourism initiatives for Mysuru

December 10, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Union Ministry of Tourism has approved two major tourism development projects for Mysuru city under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar announced on Tuesday. The MP shared the update after meeting Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi. Both projects will be implemented by Karnataka Tourism…

Amrit Mitra Scheme: MCC to hand over 10 parks to women self-help groups
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Amrit Mitra Scheme: MCC to hand over 10 parks to women self-help groups

December 10, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will entrust the maintenance of 10 parks to six women’s self-help groups (SHGs) under the Union Government’s ‘Amrit Mitra’ programme, aimed at improving urban green spaces while generating employment for women. The selected parks include Hyder Ali Park (Ward 9); the park opposite Al-Badr Masjid and the parks behind…

Greater Mysuru plan: State Govt. to buy 300 acres for housing sites
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Greater Mysuru plan: State Govt. to buy 300 acres for housing sites

December 10, 2025

Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh responds to MLC K. Shivakumar Mysore/Mysuru: Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh has announced that with the Chief Minister’s approval, the State Government has decided to establish a ‘Greater Mysuru City Corporation’ to fast-track Mysuru’s development. He confirmed that officials have already been instructed to purchase 300 acres of land  for…

Menstrual leave rule put on hold
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Menstrual leave rule put on hold

December 9, 2025

Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has stayed the State Government’s Nov. 20 notification mandating one additional paid leave per month for women employees aged 18 to 52 during their menstrual cycle. Justice M. Jyoti passed the interim order this morning while hearing two separate petitions filed by the Bangalore Hotels’ Association and Avirata AFL…

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