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Armed Cops for vehicle checking in city !
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Armed Cops for vehicle checking in city !

March 7, 2025

Mysuru: To create a fearless atmosphere in city, the City Police have deployed  a new Nakabandi system, — armed Police personnel at regular inspection of vehicles. For three days, armed Cops have been keeping an eye out for any persons moving in a suspicious manner or get aggressive when their vehicles are stopped for checking….

DC urges vigilance to prevent forest fires
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DC urges vigilance to prevent forest fires

March 7, 2025

Warns of legal action under Disaster Management Act for public non-co-operation to douse fires Mysuru: With summer approaching, the forest fire risk is rising. To tackle this challenge, Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has urged the Forest and Fire Departments to remain on high alert and emphasised public co-operation in fire prevention efforts. Chairing…

Mysore Airport expansion: MP laments land acquisition delays
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Mysore Airport expansion: MP laments land acquisition delays

March 6, 2025

Yaduveer urges CM Siddaramaiah to allocate funds for pothole-ridden Mysuru-Kodagu Roads in Budget Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has expressed frustration over the State Government’s sluggish approach to the Mysore Airport expansion, citing delays in land acquisition and lack of fund release as major roadblocks. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an…

Kodagu coffee growers reap high prices amid yield drop
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Kodagu coffee growers reap high prices amid yield drop

March 6, 2025

Madikeri: In the heartland of coffee cultivation, Kodagu, this year’s harvest tells a tale of mixed fortunes. While coffee production has seen a significant dip due to erratic weather patterns, farmers are finding relief in skyrocketing prices that have touched record highs. However, rising labour and maintenance costs continue to be a concern, particularly for…

Crackdown on electricity thefts: CESC slaps Rs. 6.36 crore fine
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Crackdown on electricity thefts: CESC slaps Rs. 6.36 crore fine

March 6, 2025

Massive operations across Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Kodagu & Hassan; Rs. 5.94 crore recovered Mysuru: In a major crackdown on electricity thefts, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) Vigilance Team has imposed a staggering Rs. 6.36 crore fine on those illegally tapping power. The operations, spanning five districts — Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Kodagu and Hassan…

Hebbal Lake choked
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Hebbal Lake choked

March 5, 2025

Mysuru: Nine years after the Infosys Foundation invested heavily in rejuvenating the 54-acre Hebbal Lake on Mysuru’s outskirts, the once-thriving water body is now choking under the weight of sewage, industrial waste and rampant water hyacinth. Once a sanctuary for aquatic life and birds, including pelicans, Lake now shows no signs of either. Untreated sewage…

End of an era for Mysuru’s twin theatres Sterling and Skyline
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End of an era for Mysuru’s twin theatres Sterling and Skyline

March 5, 2025

Mysuru: For decades, Sterling and Skyline theatres stood as landmarks of Mysuru’s cinematic culture, bringing Hollywood thrillers, Bollywood blockbusters and Kannada classics to eager audiences. But today, the twin theatres are fading into history. Located in Vishweshwaranagar industrial area of Vidyaranyapuram, the two theatres are being demolished, their walls crumbling under the force of roaring…

Global tender issued to lease Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel
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Global tender issued to lease Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel

March 4, 2025

30-year management / renovation lease period; e-procurement tenders to close on Mar. 15 Mysuru: Following the State Government’s decision to lease the iconic Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, built by the Maharajas of Mysore, to a private company, the tender process is  now underway. Currently managed by Jungle Lodges and Resorts, a unit of the Karnataka…

Contractors body alleges more commission now than before
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Contractors body alleges more commission now than before

March 4, 2025

Bengaluru: Upset over officials of the State Government seeking a higher commission than before for clearing bills, the Karnataka State Contractors Association (KSCA) on Monday said it will lodge a complaint with top Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, if corruption in the Siddaramaiah Government is not addressed. KSCA President R. Manjunath, who met…

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