H.D. Kote Police nab three persons Mysore/Mysuru: H.D. Kote Police have arrested three persons who were found smuggling whale vomit (Ambergris) and have seized the whale vomit weighing 9.821 kg worth crores of rupees from them. It is learnt that a kilogram (kg) of whale vomit would cost Rs. 2.5 crore in the black market….
Depositing Rs. 2,000 currency notes at Banks begins
May 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The process of depositing currency notes in the denomination of Rs. 2,000 began at various Banks in the city this morning. This follows the decision of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on May 18, 2023, withdrawing the circulation of Rs. 2,000 currency notes, but continuing to be legal tender, with the time provided till…
MUDA accused of aiding private party to usurp 27-acre land
May 23, 2023DC seeks explanation from MUDA Commissioner Mysore/Mysuru: Following the allegations of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) ruling in favour of a private party and submitting an affidavit to Karnataka High Court to facilitate 27.34 acres of land worth several crores of rupees in the heart of the city, Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra has served…
Techie’s death at Bengaluru underpass: Cab driver arrested for negligent driving
May 23, 2023Bengaluru: A day after a techie died by drowning in a cab she was travelling at Bengaluru’s KR Circle underpass which was flooded following heavy rains, the Halasuru Gate Police have arrested the driver for negligent driving. The Halasuru Gate Police have filed an FIR under IPC Section 304(a) (Causing death by negligence). Based on…
Siddharamaiah will be CM for full five years: Minister M.B. Patil
May 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the suspense continues over the purported power sharing formula in respect of CM’s post in the State, Minister M.B. Patil said that Siddharamaiah would serve as Chief Minister for five years. Speaking to presspersons on Monday after visiting Suttur Mutt in Nanjanud taluk where he received the blessings of Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra…
They want to eke out a living with job skills learnt in jail
May 23, 202324 life convicts released from Mysuru Central Prison on basis of their good conduct Mysore/Mysuru: Joy knew no bounds for 24 life convicts, who were released on the basis of their good conduct from Central Prison Mysuru last evening. Uber excited to meet their kith and kins, they shared their plans to lead a new…
KRRS urges for withdrawal of anti-farmer laws
May 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the Congress returning to power, the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has urged the new Government to repeal the anti-farmer laws that were introduced by the previous BJP Government. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, KRRS President Badagalapura Nagendra said that the Congress Government should repeal the amendments to Land Reforms, amendments to…
U.T. Khader is Congress’ choice for Assembly Speaker
May 23, 2023Files nomination papers Bengaluru: Ending the suspense over its Speaker candidate, with senior MLAs of the party refusing to accept the post out of fear of getting into political oblivion, the ruling Congress today named five-time MLA U.T. Khader as the party’s nominee for the Speaker’s post, the election to which is due tomorrow (May.24)….
Rowdy-sheeter’s murder at Vontikoppal: Five more accused arrested; Total arrests go up to 12
May 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Police team, which had arrested seven accused in the murder of rowdy-sheeter Chandru, who was hacked to death in front of a tailor shop in Vontikoppal on Thursday evening, have arrested five more accused at a village in H.D. Kote taluk in the early hours of yesterday. With this, the Police have arrested…
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate-2023: Calling women to open account in Post Offices
May 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Government of India has launched the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate-2023 on 31.3.2023 to commemorate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and can be opened in all Post Offices. To enhance the Nari Shakti of the country, this is a one-time new small savings scheme and will be available up to 31.3.2025 only. An account under…















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