Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have set maximum speed limits for vehicles on the 42.5-kilometre Outer Ring Road. This move aims to ensure safety of motorists and everyone using the roads. The speed limit for vehicles such as cars, jeeps and taxis has been set at 60 kmph, while buses and bikes are restricted to…
Traffic chaos makes a comeback on M.G. Road
August 10, 2024Police focus shifts to managing crowd, VIP movements at political rallies Mysore/Mysuru: One-and-a-half months after the District Administration and City Police cleared Mahatma Gandhi Road (M.G. Road) of traffic snarls caused by haphazardly parked vegetable-laden vehicles, wandering vendors, roadside sales, foraging cattle and stray dogs, the situation has deteriorated back to square one. The focus…
Cops detain JD(S) workers
August 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: High drama was witnessed, as JD(S) workers led by former Minister and State Working President S.R. Mahesh were detained by the Police, ahead of Congress’ Janandolana Convention in city this morning. Mahesh, former Mayor M.J. Ravikumar, former Corporators SBM Manju and Lakshmi, along with scores of party workers took strong objection to the derogatory…
Congress, BJP-JD(S) conventions in city on Aug. 9, 10: Cops take out route march
August 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With Congress party scheduled to hold its convention at Maharaja’s College Grounds here on Aug. 9 and the BJP-JD(S) party also holding a huge rally in the same venue on Aug. 10, the City Police have made elaborate security arrangements, with Police personnel from other districts also drawn for duty. City Police Commissioner Seema…
‘Car garbage’
July 16, 2024Who should clear abandoned vehicles? Should we complain to Traffic Police or Civil Police, residents ask Mysore/Mysuru: Defunct (scrap) vehicles parked on roadsides for years are marring the city’s beauty and causing concern among residents about their potential use for illegal activities. Residents are uncertain whether to lodge complaints with the Traffic Police or Civil…
City Police re-launch foot patrolling
July 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The foot patrol or beat Police system has been around as long as modern-day policing itself. However, the system of motorised patrols has become more popular due to their perceived efficiency. The Mysuru City Police have re-launched the foot patrolling system, where officers and staff from respective Police Stations walk near parks, deserted areas,…
Lady Police Commissioner assumes charge
July 5, 2024Seema Latkar, who was earlier serving as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Mysuru district, took charge as the City Police Commissioner this afternoon, thus becoming the first woman Police Commissioner of Mysuru city. She replaces Ramesh Banoth, who has been transferred as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP-Eastern Range), Davangere. Picture shows DCP (Law…
Seema Latkar becomes first woman Police Commissioner of Mysuru City
July 3, 2024N. Vishnuvardhana replaces Seema as Mysuru SP Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government transferring 25 IPS Officers with immediate effect, Mysuru has got its first woman City Police Commissioner in Seema Latkar, who was until now serving as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Mysuru district. This follows a notification dated July 2, 2024, issued from…
Traffic rule offenders, beware: AI cameras operational in Mysuru City, District
July 1, 2024Pay penalties at nearest Police Station or online To pay fine, log on to https://payfine.mchallan.com:7271 Mysore/Mysuru: Evading penalties for flouting traffic rules just became more challenging. Starting today, Mysuru City and District are equipped with 420 cameras, including 300 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, to monitor road violations such as riding or driving without…
Intl. Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 27, 2024Once addicted to drugs, returning to normal life is difficult: City Top Cop Mysore/Mysuru: City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh has said that addiction to drugs has multiple effects, disturbing financial, physical and mental well-being of drug addicts. He was speaking after flagging off a rally organised by the City Police to create awareness on International…
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