Mysuru: An unidentified woman, diverted the attention of a fellow passenger and allegedly stole the gold chain in a moving bus in the city recently. The woman, who lost her gold chain worth about Rs. 2 lakh, is identified as C.N. Jyothi, a resident of Kuvempunagar in city. Jyothi, who had gone to her parents’…
Poor lighting at Lava-Kusha Park leaves walkers worried
July 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Evening and morning walkers at the Lava-Kusha Park on Lalithadri Road in Kuvempunagar are increasingly worried about the lack of proper lighting facilities. Despite the park being well-maintained over the years through the efforts of walkers, officials and elected representatives, the current inadequate lighting issues are causing significant problems. The park is open to…
Two end life in city
June 24, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, two persons committed suicide by hanging self at their houses in city. In the first case, a 28-year-old woman, said to be depressed over family issues, ended her life by hanging self at her house in Kuvempunagar on June 21 night. The deceased woman is Tejaswini, a resident of Kuvempunagar ‘M’…
Drunkards in Parks: Kuvempunagar residents air concerns with Police
December 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Numerous city parks have become havens for unruly behaviour, primarily by intoxicated individuals, posing challenges for those seeking a peaceful environment for walks. Concerned residents voiced their grievances to City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth during the ‘Police Nade Sarvajanikara Kade’ campaign organised recently by Kuvempunagar Police at Soughandika Park in Kuvempunagar. The collaborative initiative,…
Woman allegedly murdered in broad daylight at Kuvempunagar
November 16, 2023Strangled to death using scarf; Murder comes to light when adopted daughter returns from school Mysore/Mysuru: A woman was found allegedly murdered at her house near Jyothi Vidya Samsthe in Kuvempunagar yesterday. The deceased woman is Manjula (41), wife of H.D. Kote’s Scheduled Tribe Development Board Manager Nagaraju. The murder came to light when Manjula’s…
Three incidents in May 2023 where elders were targeted
September 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: This incident revives a concerning pattern in the city, where a gang has been active, exclusively targeting elderly individuals operating four-wheel vehicles. In this sinister scheme, motorcycle riders confront senior citizens driving cars, falsely accuse them of causing accidents and then proceed to extort money from them. This criminal trend came to light with…
Beautification of Dr. Shivakumara Swamiji Circle in Kuvempunagar begins
July 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The works have begun on beautification and development of Dr. Shivakumara Swamiji Circle near Jagadamba Petrol Bunk on Vishwamanava Double Road in Kuvempunagar here. The Circle that connects five roads is named after late pontiff of Tumakuru Siddaganga Mutt Sri Shivakumara Swamiji. It is being developed at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.5 crore…
Bike-borne men snatch bag with Rs. 1.34 lakh
May 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: While incidents of criminals looting jewellery and cash from shops and business establishments have seen a downward trend of late, the acts of robbing people who return from banks with cash bags have resurfaced after a lull. Yesterday, one such incident was reported from Kuvempunagar where a cash bag containing Rs. 1.34 lakh was…
Short circuit: Paint shop gutted in Kuvempunagar
April 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A shop selling paint, cement and steel was completely gutted in a fire caused by short circuit at Kuvempunagar in city on Saturday night. Fire was noticed at Sri Gururaghavendra Cement and Steel shop in Kuvempunagar at about 8.30 pm which soon engulfed the entire shop destroying materials worth lakhs of rupees. Over 15…
COSMOS to conduct Quiz for High School students
February 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Outreach Team of Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS), Mysuru, will be conducting a quiz competition for High School students as part of the activities of National Science Day – 2023. Quiz will be held at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar on Feb. 23 at 9.45 am. COSMOS, Mysuru, is the upcoming advanced…
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