Mandya farmer immolates self near DC Office; dies in hospital
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Mandya farmer immolates self near DC Office; dies in hospital

November 5, 2025

Mandya: A farmer who immolated self near the Deputy Commissioner’s office in the town yesterday over a land dispute, succumbed to burn injuries at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru, this morning. The deceased has been identified as Manjegowda (55), a resident of Moodanahalli in K.R. Pet Taluk. Initially, he was rushed to Mandya Institute of Medical…

Reconsider hasty flyover plans: MP
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Reconsider hasty flyover plans: MP

November 5, 2025

Yaduveer bats for sustainable mobility over indiscriminate concrete expansion Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged the State Government to reconsider the proposed construction of flyovers on Vinoba Road and Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai (JLB) Road in Mysuru, expressing concern over their potential impact on the city’s heritage character and environment. Addressing reporters at…

MDA begins groundwork for Bommenahalli Layout
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MDA begins groundwork for Bommenahalli Layout

November 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Development Authority’s (MDA) plan to develop a new residential layout at Bommenahalli in Yelwal hobli, Mysuru taluk, has gained momentum with a preliminary site inspection marking the first step. Bommenahalli is located about 15 kilometres from Mysuru city. An MDA team, led by Commissioner K.R. Rakshith, Secretary K. Johnson and other officials,…

‘Official apathy’ stalls Devaraj Urs Study Chair
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‘Official apathy’ stalls Devaraj Urs Study Chair

November 5, 2025

No activities conducted since a year; Door of the Study Chair in Manasagangothri remains locked indicating sorry state of affairs Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the ‘indifferent looking’ statue of late former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs, unveiled at the premises of new Deputy Commissioner’s office premises in Siddarthanagar has triggered a controversy, here is an addition….

Elusive tiger keeps combing Forest personnel on toes
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Elusive tiger keeps combing Forest personnel on toes

November 5, 2025

Head of Forest Force Dr. Meenakshi Negi visits Sargur taluk Mysore/Mysuru: Forest Department personnel on combing operation face not merely the challenge of trapping the elusive tiger at the villages in forest fringes of Sargur taluk but the constant pressure from farmers, villagers and top officials. In three separate cases reported from Sargur taluk alone,…

‘28 illegal resorts, homestays in H.D. Kote, Kabini Forests’
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‘28 illegal resorts, homestays in H.D. Kote, Kabini Forests’

November 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Farmer leader and member of Save Kabini, Honnur Prakash has accused officials of buckling under the pressure of influential persons, thus paving way for the mushrooming of 28 resorts and homestays in the forests of H.D. Kote and Sargur, thus driving out the panicky wild animals towards human dwellings. Addressing media persons at Patrakarthara…

Illegal petty shops atop Chamundi Hill evicted
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Illegal petty shops atop Chamundi Hill evicted

November 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: In a drive aimed at clearing encroachments atop Chamundi Hill, which is visited by thousands of devotees and tourists everyday, the authorities of Sri Chamundeshwari Kshetra Abhivruddhi Pradhikara (Sri Chamundeshwari Hill Development Authority) evacuated 4 petty shops that had sprung up illegally along the walking path from the Vehicle Parking lot to the Hill…

Occupants tied up; cash, valuables looted | Dacoity: Three get seven years rigorous imprisonment
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Occupants tied up; cash, valuables looted | Dacoity: Three get seven years rigorous imprisonment

November 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: City’s 7th Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced three persons to seven years rigorous imprisonment (RI) after they were found guilty of dacoity. Those sentenced to jail are 25-year-old R. Avinash alias Abhi, 25-year-old H. Naveen Kumar and 33-year-old Satish alias Shashi. On Mar. 17, 2021, at about 7.30 pm, Avinash, Naveen Kumar…

Sadvidya students shine at ‘G…La Fiesta 2025’
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Sadvidya students shine at ‘G…La Fiesta 2025’

November 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The I PU students of Sadvidya Semi-Residential PU College, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, showcased their talent at ‘G…La Fiesta 2025’, an inter-collegiate competition held at GSSS Simha Subbamahalakshmi First Grade College. In the Pick and Speak competition, Saanvi Rao bagged the first prize. M.S. Vineeth and G.N. Chinmay secured first place in Quiz competition while…

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