From 57 deaths in May-June 2023 to six in November Mysore/Mysuru: The alarming number of fatal accidents on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway has seen a drastic decline, thanks to the enforcement of strict laws and action against commuters who violate the rules. Between September and November 2023, Police have booked over 5,000 cases against vehicles who…
Thousands of tourists flock Mysuru, Kodagu for holidays
December 24, 2023Hotels report 100 percent occupancy; All parking slots full as tourists forced to park on busy roads Mysore/Mysuru: The Christmas and New Year season is attracting thousands of tourists to Mysuru and Kodagu, with visitors streaming in from Bengaluru and other locations since yesterday morning, taking advantage of the extended weekend. Consequently, toll booths along…
Siddalingapura Shasti Jatra on Dec. 18 cancelled
December 15, 2023No entry to temple for devotees Mysore/Mysuru: On account of the ongoing Gopura installation and temple renovation works, the Subramanya Shasti Puja and Jatra that was supposed to take place at the famed Sri Subramanyaswamy temple at Siddalingapura on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway on Dec.18 (Monday) has been cancelled this year. Accordingly, there will be no special…
This mobile app can tell you if you are overspeeding on Expressway
November 19, 2023NHAI launches ‘Rajmargyatra’ mobile app to ensure safe, smooth travel on National Highways Mysore/Mysuru: Next time you are cruising on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, the ‘Rajmargyatra’ app launched by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will come in handy as you can set the speed limit and get alerted if you cross the prescribed speed…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway needs rectification: Mandya DC
October 30, 2023DC Dr. Kumara writes to NHAI, says unfinished works leading to accidents Srirangapatna: Mandya Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Kumara has written to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), drawing attention to certain unattended and incomplete works on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway (NH-275) that are leading to accidents and posing risks to public safety. The letter,…
Series of accidents on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
October 15, 2023Three killed; Car catches fire; Mandya SP’s car damaged Mandya: Many vehicles were damaged including the car of Mandya SP while another car was charred after it caught fire in a series of accidents, that took place on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway in Mandya while three persons were killed at Ramanagar yesterday. While the series of accidents…
After camping off Expressway…: Elephant herd moves towards village side
October 3, 2023Mandya: A herd of five wild elephants that were camping at the agricultural field of Chikkamandya next to Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, have now moved towards Kattedoddi village nearby. However, the elephants had triggered anxious moments among locals and commuters as they had moved closer to the Expressway. The elephants that were initially spotted at Budanur village…
Robbery on Expressway: Cops arrest two
September 23, 2023Mandya: Two persons, who had robbed a couple in the guise of Policemen, on Access Controlled 10-lane Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, have been arrested by Srirangapatna Rural Police. On Aug. 13 during midnight hours, Shivaprasad and his wife were relaxing after parking their car on the service road near Gowripura, Srirangapatna taluk, off the Expressway, when the…
Former soldier killed in accident on Expressway
September 17, 2023Srirangapatna: A horrifying car accident that occurred on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway early this morning claimed the life of Kishore Babu, a retired soldier and left four others seriously injured. One of them is in a critical condition. Police have attributed the cause of the accident to reckless driving. The accident took place at Naguvanahalli near…
Expressway dacoity: Miscreants pose as Police, rob Kodagu couple
September 12, 2023Mandya: Miscreants in the guise of Police, not only threatened a couple from Kodagu but have also decamped with 30 gram gold chain worth Rs. 2 lakh from them. The incident took place near Ganjam in Srirangapatna yesterday early morning. Yesterday, the couple from Kodagu, left Bengaluru and were proceeding towards Madikeri in their car….
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