Mysuru: As Kuvempunagar Police continue their investigation into the fire accident at Maara Restobar in Dattagalli, the building owner, Keshavmurthy, has reportedly gone absconding after being named in the FIR. According to the FIR filed on Monday, restobar owner Preetham Puneeth has been named as Accused No. 1, Keshavmurthy as Accused No. 2 and others as Accused No. 3. Police said Keshavmurthy has been absconding since the case was registered, hampering…
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Voting begins for Legislative Council polls; Result this evening
June 18, 2026Bengaluru: The voting for 7 vacant Legislative Council seats from the Karnataka Assembly began at the Vidhana Soudha here this morning. While the ruling Congress has fielded 5 candidates, the Opposition BJP has fielded 2 candidates and its coalition partner, the JD(S), in one. The vacancies have been caused by the retirement of 7 members whose tenure would end…
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‘Keep Mysuru clean for Dasara, review steep MCC shop rentals’
June 18, 2026UD Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah reviews performance of MCC, MDA Mysuru: Urban Development Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah directed civic officials to prioritise cleanliness and civic infrastructure, stressing that Mysuru must retain its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in the country. Chairing a review meeting with officials of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) in Bengaluru yesterday, the Minister said, cleanliness assumes greater significance with Dasara festivities attracting…
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Hosahundi Junction Black Spot on Outer Ring Road: Rs. 20.8 crore flyover work begins despite opposition
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Work on the proposed grade separator at the junction of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and Devalapura Road near Hosahundi has begun despite strong opposition from environmentalists and residents, who have vowed to resist the project if it involves felling trees. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) identified Devalapura Road junction as an accident-prone ‘black spot’ following a series of…
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440 plant pots to adorn D.D. Urs Road
June 18, 2026Mysuru: In a green initiative aimed at enhancing the city’s aesthetics, D. Devaraj Urs Road Traders Association has launched a programme to place potted plants in front of shops and commercial establishments along the busy D.D. Urs Road in Mysuru’s Central Business District (CBD). Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif formally launched the initiative by watering a plant pot on the road on June…
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Echo of tragedy at Dubare Elephant Camp: Elephant camps get new safety guidelines
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Following the death of a woman tourist at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu on May 18 when Makhna elephant Airavata fell on the woman after it was attacked by another elephant Kanjan and Airavata succumbing to injuries the next day, the Forest Department has issued 10 non-negotiable guidelines for safety of tourists, staff, elephants, accident prevention and quick emergency response at all elephant camps across the…
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City receives 3.5 mm rainfall yesterday
June 18, 2026Isolated to very light rainfall likely over the State today Mysuru: Fairly widespread rains lashed across the city for over five hours yesterday evening bringing the temperature down. Rainwater remained stagnant in low-lying areas and no damage to properties was reported. Though the sun was shining bright since morning, dark clouds began to gather at…
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City hosts National Seminar on ‘Yoga for Healthy and Prolonged Life’
June 18, 2026Mysuru: A National Seminar on ‘Yoga for Healthy and Prolonged Life’ was organised at the Government Nature Cure and Yoga Medical College, Brindavan Extension on KRS Road in city on Wednesday. The seminar, organised as part of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, was inaugurated by District AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and…
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Art of Living fetes unsung achievers
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Marking its 45th anniversary and the 70th birthday celebrations of its Founder Sri Ravishankar Gurudev, the Mysuru Unit of Art of Living Foundation felicitated unsung achievers with ‘Teremareya Sadhaka’ award at a programme organised at Art of Living Ashram in Lalithadripura here on June 14. The awardees are Doctor from K.R. Pet Dr. R.T. Venkatesh and Madikeri-based Journalist Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa Speaking on the occasion, the Art of Living faculty…
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Fashionavya to present lifestyle expo in city
June 18, 2026Fashionavya, the esteemed Fashionista Group of Exhibitions, will present its 9th Edition at Hotel Southern Star in Mysuru on June 19 and 20 from 11 am to 9 pm. The much-anticipated exhibition promises a grand showcase of fashion, lifestyle and luxury under one roof. Since its inception in 2008, Fashionista has been serving the fashion community with…
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