Amidst the deteriorating condition of several parks in Mysuru due to poor maintenance, Taponandana Park in Kuvempunagar shines as an exception. With its rural-themed atmosphere and over 50 sculptures of animals and village life, the park has become a significant attraction for morning walkers, children and the general public. Spread across four acres behind JSS…
Thief snatches rolled gold chain, but woman saves gold tali
March 17, 2025Mysuru: A robbery occurred in Kuvempunagar, Mysuru, when a woman returning home from her evening walk was targeted by a thief who snatched her mangalasutra and fled in an autorickshaw. However, the stolen chain turned out to be rolled gold, as the woman had managed to hold onto the gold tali, saving it. Lakshmi (57),…
Leopard spotted at Kuvempunagar?
January 23, 2025Task Force conducts combing operation; no trace of leopard nor its pug marks Mysuru: Tension gripped Kuvempunagar after a woman reported seeing a leopard climb the stairs of her neighbour’s house early this morning, prompting an immediate combing operation by Forest Department. The woman, Nagarathna, a resident near Vishwanandana Park behind New Kantharaj Urs Road,…
Woman ‘robbed’ of gold chain in bus
September 11, 2024Mysuru: 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…
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