Minister defends 43 new traffic signals across Mysuru city Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare and Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has said that the additional 43 traffic signal lights recently installed in Mysuru city are based on scientific planning, keeping in mind the city’s future growth, smooth traffic flow and road safety. Speaking to reporters at…
Traffic signals: Police flayed for ‘incomplete’ RTI reply
March 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The City Police have drawn flak for not providing adequate reply to the information sought under Right To Information (RTI) Act, about the scientific reasons behind the recent installation of over 43 traffic signal lights at various circles and junctions in Mysuru. Addressing media persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan this morning, advocate A.M. Bhaskar said…
Signal… signal… everywhere: 43 new traffic lights
March 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The City Traffic Police, in a bid to streamline traffic, have recently installed traffic signal lights at several circles and junctions. The move has evoked mixed reactions, with some residents questioning the need for signals at locations with relatively low traffic density. “About two lakh new vehicles were added to city’s roads last year….
Traffic signal spree: Ex-MP criticises CM, son’s role
March 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has questioned the rationale behind the traffic signal spree in the city. “Of late, 108 new traffic signal lights have been installed at circles and junctions. Mostly, it is the result of ‘commission business’ of those people ruling the State. Do the Chief Minister and his son have any plans…
Traffic signal poles invade iconic Elephant Statue Circle
February 3, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have been installing new traffic signals at various junctions across the city to reduce accidents and curb traffic violations. However, at several circles, these new installations are causing traffic snarls due to the accumulation of vehicles waiting at signals or marring the beauty of the circles. One such installation is…
City gets 50 new traffic signals
January 13, 2026Aim is to reduce accidents at black spots Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to reduce accidents and curb traffic violations, the Mysuru City Police have installed 50 new traffic signals at various junctions across the city. The signals have been set up after identifying accident-prone black spots, including the Five Lights Circle near Nanjumalige. Speaking to…
Missing Lights
September 5, 2024Mysuru: With Dasara rapidly approaching, Mysuru is already experiencing an influx of tourists, which is straining the city’s already congested roads and intersections. As visitor numbers surge, the pressure on these routes is set to intensify, further aggravating traffic conditions. Adding to the chaos, numerous traffic signals at key junctions and cross roads have been…
Fund Crunch Traffic signal project delayed
February 24, 2024Lapse of funds, additional expenses force MCC to borrow bank loan to salvage project The MCC will procure funds from the banks to install the traffic signals and the process is on. We expect the sanction of money immediately. Five traffic signal lights will be installed in two to three days and five others will…
Children, women found begging rescued
December 16, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The sleuths of Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), City Police and Special Juvenile Police Unit with the help of District Child Protection Unit and Child Helpline, who conducted a joint operation, have rescued six children and two women, who were indulged in begging. The drive was held at various traffic signal junctions, prominent circles…














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