Mysore/Mysuru: The iconic Elephant Statue Circle, officially known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Circle (Highway Circle) at Bannimantap here, was damaged after a recklessly driven passenger vehicle rammed into the traffic island this morning. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life were reported. The vehicle (KA-09-C-6906), which was proceeding on Nelson Mandela Road from the…
Ugly, obstructive signal poles inside Elephant Statue Circle removed
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Three blue traffic signal poles installed inside the iconic Elephant Statue Circle, officially known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Circle (previously Highway Circle) at Bannimantap, have been removed following public criticism that they were spoiling the beauty of the junction. The City Traffic Police, who have been installing new signals across Mysuru city, had…
Traffic signal poles invade iconic Elephant Statue Circle
February 3, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have been installing new traffic signals at various junctions across the city to reduce accidents and curb traffic violations. However, at several circles, these new installations are causing traffic snarls due to the accumulation of vehicles waiting at signals or marring the beauty of the circles. One such installation is…








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