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Daylight thefts target goldsmith worktables
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Daylight thefts target goldsmith worktables

May 11, 2026

Over 8 ‘Meja’ thefts reported in Lashkar Mohalla; goldsmith community seeks Police intervention Mysuru: A spate of broad daylight thefts of ‘Meja’, specialised tables used in designing and manufacturing gold ornaments, has put the city’s gold jewellery-making community on high alert. More than eight cases of ‘Meja’ theft have been reported, particularly in the artisanal…

Udayagiri car dealer murder case: Srirangapatna Police nab five
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Udayagiri car dealer murder case: Srirangapatna Police nab five

May 11, 2026

Mandya: Srirangapatna Police have arrested five persons in connection with the murder of Mohammed Shoaib, a second-hand car dealer from Udayagiri in Mysuru, said Mandya Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr. V.J. Shobha Rani. Those arrested are Khaliq Ahmed, Syed Shoaib, Mohammed Saif, Masood Ahmed and Rihan Ahmed Khan, all residents of Udayagiri in Mysuru, the…

Echo of boy’s death in leopard attack: Padayatra to Nagamale in M.M. Hills banned
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Echo of boy’s death in leopard attack: Padayatra to Nagamale in M.M. Hills banned

May 11, 2026

Chamarajanagar:  Following the death of 10-year-old Harshith from Bengaluru in a leopard attack during a padayatra from Nagamale to Male Mahadeshwara Hills (M.M. Hills) yesterday, the Forest Department has temporarily banned padayatra on the route to ensure the safety  of devotees. The Chamarajanagar District Administration is said to have issued directions in this regard, following…

Leopard kills 10-yr-old boy at M.M. Hills
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Leopard kills 10-yr-old boy at M.M. Hills

May 10, 2026

M.M. Hills: A 10-year-old boy from Bengaluru was killed in a leopard attack this morning between Indiganatha village and Nagamale in the forested stretch leading to Male Mahadeshwara Temple in Male Mahadeshwara Hills. The route is frequently used by devotees undertaking a padayatra to the hill shrine. The deceased is Harshith. He was trekking to…

Implement SC order on heritage buildings: MP writes to CM
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Implement SC order on heritage buildings: MP writes to CM

May 10, 2026

‘Restore, don’t rebuild heritage landmarks Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building’ Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to immediately release funds for the conservation and restoration of Mysuru’s heritage structures, Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building, in compliance with the recent Supreme Court directive. In a letter to the Chief Minister,…

Betraying partners is in Congress’ blood: PM
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Betraying partners is in Congress’ blood: PM

May 10, 2026

Bengaluru: Accusing the Congress of betraying its alliance partners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that backstabbing is in Congress’ blood and this party can go to any extent for the  sake of power. He was speaking at the felicitation programme organised by BJP Karnataka State unit at HAL Airport here this morning. The PM had…

Where bones speak
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Where bones speak

May 10, 2026

Archaeozoologist Dr. C.V. Sharada shares insights on how animal remains help reconstruct the past For archaeozoologist and environmental archaeologist Dr. C.V. Sharada, archaeology is not merely about uncovering the past. It offers a lens to understand the present and shape the future. By studying human-animal relationships, she brings out deeper insights into sustainability, climate change…

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….

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