Mysore/Mysuru: With the tobacco auction markets at Periyapatna and Hunsur shut down due to lockdown, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha said that the tobacco growers would not be let down and their produce will be purchased once the lockdown ends. Speaking to presspersons at Jaladarshini Guest House here this morning, Simha allayed fears of the farmers…
650 persons under Home Quarantine in Hunsur
April 6, 2020Hunsur: With the Taluk Administration taking all measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, Taluk Health Officer Dr. Keerthikumar said that 650 persons are under Home Quarantine in Hunsur, including 14 from Nanjangud, out of which three are employees of Nanjangud’s Jubilant Generics. Pointing out that 350 employees of the Health Department, 218 ASHA workers,…
Former Hunsur CMC Member arrested for organising prayer meet
April 5, 2020Hunsur: The Hunsur Police on Saturday arrested a former Hunsur City Municipal Council (CMC) Member for organising a religious prayer meet (Namaz) at his house in the town, in violation of the lockdown regulations. Mohammad Mohidullah Shariff is the former CMC Member who was arrested and later released on Station Bail. Acting on a tip…
Mild tremors in parts of Mysuru, Mandya and Hassan districts
April 4, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mild tremors measuring 2.6 magnitude in the Richter Scale was experienced in parts of K.R. Nagar, Hunsur and Periyapatna in Mysuru district, K.R. Pet in Mandya and Hassan last evening. The epicentre of the tremors was traced between K.R. Nagar in Mysuru district and Arakalagud in Hassan district. Earth shook at around 5.20 pm…
Taluk administration clears land encroachments at Hunsur
March 13, 2020Hunsur: In a major drive against Government land encroachments, a team headed by Taluk Tahsildar Basavaraju, on Wednesday, cleared encroachment of a Government land worth about Rs. 3 crore, where an illegal Layout had allegedly come up. The Government land measuring about 10 Guntas in Survey No.162 and located close to the Circle on Ratnapuri…
Pregnant woman commits suicide over alleged dowry harassment
March 8, 2020Five persons including deceased’s husband arrested Hunsur: A pregnant woman, unable to bear the harassment by her husband and his family members for dowry, has reportedly committed suicide by hanging self at her house in Kalkunike Housing Board Colony here yesterday. The deceased is Lakshmi (23), wife of Yogesh. The Police, who have arrested Yogesh,…
Students take ill after drinking hot milk at School
February 26, 2020Hunsur: Over 30 students of Government Higher Primary School at Kirangur in the taluk, have been admitted to Hanagod Government Hospital when they took ill after allegedly drinking hot milk served at the School this morning. The students, who came to the School today morning, were served hot milk at the School. Soon, three students…
Passenger killed as auto topples
February 24, 2020Hunsur: A person travelling in an autorickshaw was killed on the spot, when the auto toppled after the driver lost control of the vehicle near Mookanahalli Gate. The auto driver, who suffered serious injuries, has been admitted to a hospital. The deceased is K.S. Shivakumar (50), a resident of New Maruthi Layout in Hunsur. He…
Lifting of ban on festival processions in Hunsur
February 14, 2020DC seeks public opinion Hunsur: With the authorities imposing a ban on taking out processions on some roads in Hunsur on the occasion of festivals and national celebrations following untoward incidents in the town during the Hanuma Jayanti celebrations in 2015, Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar held a meeting at the Assistant Commissioner’s office here…
Former Minister asks newly-elected Hunsur CMC members to work sincerely
February 14, 2020Hunsur: Former Minister and senior BJP Leader A.H. Vishwanath has asked newly elected CMC (City Municipal Council) members to work with dedication and determination without bowing to any political pressure. Speaking to press persons after being felicitated by the newly elected BJP members of the CMC at Hunsur Press Club on Thursday, Vishwanath said that…















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