WR's 2025: 97% Punctuality, Full Electrification Achieved
Western Railway's 2025 saw 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and major safety upgrades. Discover how WR is leading India's sustainable transport revolution.
Western Railway's 2025 saw 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and major safety upgrades. Discover how WR is leading India's sustainable transport revolution.
In a daring daylight robbery, five masked men looted a jewellery shop in Mysuru's Kuvempunagar. Police launch massive manhunt for the culprits. Read the full story.
Three masked men, one brandishing a gun, robbed a jewellery store in Hunsur, Mysuru. Police launch manhunt after the daring daytime heist caught on CCTV.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division completes electrification of the challenging Sakleshpur-Subramanya Road ghat section, a major step towards eco-friendly operations and 100% railway electrification. Read more about this engineering feat.
Mysuru police investigation into the fatal balloon container blast reveals a custom-made, substandard cylinder from outside Karnataka caused the tragedy, killing three. Authorities now crack down on unsafe practices.
South Western Railway achieves full electrification of the treacherous 55km Ghat section after a successful trial. The Rs 93.5 crore project overcomes steep gradients, 57 tunnels, and landslides. Read more about this infrastructure milestone.
Following a hydrogen cylinder blast in Mysuru, activists and tourism stakeholders demand a ban on spot-filling balloons and a revamp of palace security. Read more about the urgent calls for public safety protocols.
All three injured in the Mysuru Palace cylinder blast have been discharged. The bodies of the deceased have been handed over to their families. Latest updates from Mysuru Medical College.
A tragic helium cylinder explosion near Mysuru Palace claims three lives and injures several. Authorities launch a probe into the incident's cause. Read the full report.
A cooking gas cylinder explosion near Mysuru Palace injured three people, including a child. Former Dy CM G Parameshwara calls for stricter regulation of street vendors in heritage zones.
A gas cylinder explosion near Mysuru Palace injured a balloon vendor. Police confirm hydrogen gas was used, not helium. An NIA team is likely to investigate the incident.
A deadly explosion from a helium cylinder used for balloons killed one seller and injured four tourists near Mysuru Palace. Police are investigating the incident that shocked the winter festival crowd.
A tragic explosion of a helium cylinder near Mysuru Palace's main gate leaves one dead and four injured, including tourists. Police rule out foul play. Read the full details.
A tragic explosion from a helium cylinder near Mysuru Palace's main gate leaves a balloon seller dead and four tourists injured. Police rule out foul play. Details inside.
Mysuru witnesses a massive influx of tourists for Christmas & New Year, leading to 100% hotel occupancy, traffic snarls, and crowded attractions. Officials expect the rush to continue till Dec 31. Read more.
A CAG audit reveals severe mismanagement in UP's DDUGJY & SAUBHAGYA schemes, causing Rs 2,002 crore losses. Read the full report on planning failures & financial irregularities.
Uttar Pradesh Power Minister AK Sharma clarifies no final decision on electricity privatisation. Centre releases Rs 1,000 crore for electrifying 20,000 hamlets. Details inside.
The National Green Tribunal takes action after 40 trees were chopped on Mysuru's Hyder Ali Road. Authorities must submit a detailed report. Read the full story here.
Commuters on the Tuticorin-Mysuru Special train are protesting high ticket prices for the Bengaluru-Mysuru stretch. Railways defends the 500km minimum fare rule for special trains. Read more.
Mysuru's master athletes clinched 60 medals at the 44th State Masters Athletic Meet in Kolar. Winners now prepare for the National Meet in Thiruvananthapuram. Plus, a local para-athlete wins silver in Dubai.
Bengaluru's Yelahanka to get India's first fully elevated railway terminal at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The project aims to decongest the city and boost connectivity. Read for details.
Mysuru experiences a significant year-end tourist rush with high hotel occupancy. Discover the key attractions driving visitors and the economic boost for the city.
Accidents on the Nidaghatta-Mysuru highway stretch surge to 293 in 2025, the highest since its 2023 launch. Discover the data, causes, and urgent calls for safety measures.
Mysuru Palace dazzles with a 10-day winter festival featuring a grand flower show and cultural evenings. Experience the magic set to music by Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Read more!
Mysuru Palace hosts a 10-day Winter Festival with a grand flower show and cultural evenings. Experience the floral beauty set to the music of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Read more.
A CAG report reveals significant shortcomings in the DDUGJY rural electrification scheme. Discover the key findings and their impact on India's power infrastructure goals. Read the full analysis.
The detailed project report for the new Almatti-Kushtagi railway line will be completed in the next five months, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced. The survey work is already finished.
The 'Aspiring Mysuru' exhibition, a rich interactive platform for citizens, begins on December 18 for three days. Organiser Vaneesha Gupta shares details.
Central Railway converts retired coaches into 24x7 multi-cuisine restaurants at four new stations. 10-year contracts offered to attract major food brands. E-auction on Dec 22.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division reports a major surge in revenue from ticket checking, with Rs 89.4 lakh collected in Nov 2025 alone. Read how intensified enforcement is curbing unauthorized travel.