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Protests rock Parliament over security breach row

Opposition creates ruckus in Parliament, adjournment till 2pm; protest outside against security breach incident.

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Opposition MPs protest in Parliament premises, demand action against BJP's Pratap Simha over security breach

Opposition members were holding placards with "Nation wants to know why no action against BJP MP Simha" written on them. "Why PM and HM are silent" and "Democracy under siege" read other placards. Read Further on Dynamite News

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Congress leaders call for probe against Pratap Simha and his suspension from Lok Sabha

Congress party in Mysuru demands probe into security breach in Parliament, calls for suspension of BJP MP Pratap Simha & investigation by Supreme Court judge.

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Parliament breach: Papers profile unemployed suspects, Sudhir, Arnab say terrorists, andolanjeevi

It was a security breach at the Parliament complex on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, and it was also a protest against “dictatorship”. While some voices, such as BJD MP Bhartruhari Mehtab, cautioned that the incident could not be compared to the terrorist attack, hawkish faces on television…

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Congress protests outside Pratap Simha’s office in Mysuru

Congress supporters protest outside Mysuru MP's office over security breach. Police deploy personnel to control protestors, who demand investigation into MP's role. Minister for Social Welfare demands probe into security breach, citing Pulwama blasts.

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Parliament security breach | Parents of Mysuru-based Manoranjan condemn son’s act

Parliament security breach: Father of Manoranjan from Mysuru condemns son’s act of intruding into Parliament. Vouching for his son’s good behaviour, Mr. Devaraj said Manoranjan was a voter of BJP MP from Mysuru Pratap Simha and had obtained a pass to the Lok Sabha visitors’ gallery.

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Permit sale of tobacco produced by unauthorised growers, says Pratap Simha

MP Simha urges Union Minister Goyal to permit sale of tobacco produced by unauthorised growers in Karnataka with nil penalties for 2023-24 crop season. 40,000 authorised and 11,000 unregistered farmers cultivate the crop in Mysuru region for livelihood. Prolonged drought led to drop in productivity and impacted farmers' finances. MP…

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Expedite implementation of government schemes, officials told at DISHA meeting

There was a review of various government projects for which funds have been released at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting here on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Proposed cricket stadium in Mysuru city inches towards reality

Proposed int'l cricket stadium in Mysuru inched closer to reality as RC submitted proposal to transfer 26.31 acres of land to KSCA. Land free of encumbrance, 9km from city, no legal hurdles. MP Simha, DC, Minister Mahadevappa took initiative. Will give more exposure to local talent.

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Centre urged to extend PDS benefits 40 lakh left out BPL families in State

K.H. Muniyappa appeals to Centre to not discriminate against Karnataka in extending PDS benefits to 40 lakh BPL families. State seeks ragi from Centre due to drop in production. No new BPL cards issued until 2.95 lakh pending applications verified. 10,000 migrant population in State can avail benefits under Centre's…

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Vintage car rally add glitter to festivities

Vintage cars add sparkle to Mysuru's Dasara celebrations as 24 cars, incl. 1935 Rolls Royce Phantom-2, Ford-1909, Hindustan-10, Ambassador Limousine, Cadillac 1930, Dodge Kingsway Custom-1964, Morris Minor 1955, Desoto Car 1930, 1931 Ford Model A, Standard Vanguard, Bedford Pickup, 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe, hit the roads. K.B. Ganapathy flagged off the…

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Mahisha Dasara: Protest against Pratap Simha in Mysuru

Protestors in Mysuru gathered at Ashoka Circle to demand permission to celebrate Mahisha Dasara. They formed a human chain and erected a portrait of Mahishasura, while showering flower petals and shouting slogans against BJP MP Pratap Simha. The police had denied permission for both Mahisha Dasara and Chamundi Chalo march…

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Permission denied for Mahisha Dasara and Chamundi Betta Chalo events

Mysuru City Police denies permission for Mahisha Dasara & Chamundi Betta Chalo march on Oct 13 due to threat to peace & law & order. BJP MP Pratap Simha opposes Mahisha Dasara & calls for march to Chamundi Hills. KPCC spokesperson questions MP's opposition & accuses him of fomenting trouble.

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District administration will take decision on Mahisha Dasara celebrations, says CM

CM Siddaramaiah says decision on Mahisha Dasara celebrations to be taken by district admin. Organisers plan bike rally, cultural prog. Former Mayor Purushotham, Gyanprakash Swamiji, writers Bhavavan & Chamaram call for peaceful celebration.

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Ashokapuram station inauguration, extension of MEMU services during Dasara

MP Pratap Simha reviews progress of railway projects in Mysuru. Ashokapuram station expanded at ₹30 crore to be inaugurated during Dasara. New facilities, entry point, platforms, pit lines ready. Complaints of inordinate delay of trains addressed. Speed of some trains to be increased. Land acquisition for Naganahalli station discussed. Mysuru…

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Mysuru-Kushalnagar railway line in limbo

Mysuru-Kushalnagar railway line discussed at Gati Shakti meeting; report on FLS to be submitted to Railway Board this month. State govt. must acquire land free of cost & meet 50% of project cost (₹1,800 cr). Return on investment positive at 4.4%, but social obligation to meet even if negative. Branch…

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Pratap Simha calls for ‘Chamundi Betta Chalo’ on October 13 to counter Mahisha Dasara

Mysuru MP Pratap Simha announces 'Chamundi Betta Chalo' event on Oct 13 to counter Mahisha Dasara celebrations. 5,000 people expected to participate. BJP govt had stopped the celebrations in 2019, but now Siddaramaiah-led govt plans to revive it. MP ready for confrontation and requests all MLAs and elected representatives to…

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Third tranche of ₹75 crore released for Mysuru airport expansion project

The expansion of the Mysuru airport project has gained further traction with the State government releasing the third tranche of ₹75 crore towards runway extension.

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I’m a ticket aspirant for LS polls: KPCC spokesperson

KPCC spokesperson M. Lakshmana said he was an aspirant for Congress ticket to contest Mysuru LS polls. He will support Yathindra Siddaramaiah if fielded. He hit out at incumbent BJP MP Pratap Simha, saying his days are numbered. He said Congress will not take a chance with Mysuru LS seat…

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Seminar on Mahishasura held as part of Mahisha Dasara in Mysuru

Mahishasura's history has been suppressed and a myth spun by Vedic forces, according to speakers at a seminar. The Mahisha Dasara Organising Committee organised the seminar to discuss the historical perspective of Mahishasura, who is often projected as a demon. Speakers said this was exploitative and called for questioning established…

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Sanatana dharma is closest to science, claims Pratap Simha

MP Pratap Simha claims Sanatana dharma is closest to science. He cites examples of Hindu religion being ratified by nuclear physicists and B.R. Ambedkar's support for Sanskrit. He calls for unity against "disrespect" of Goddess Chamundeshwari and expresses confidence in BJP's victory in upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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Bommai leads BJP delegation to KRS, asks govt. to stop release of water to T.N.

The former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai led a delegation of BJP leaders to KRS reservoir near here to examine the “ground situation” and appealed to the State government to immediately stop releasing water to Tamil Nadu.

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BJP MP, MLA oppose celebration of ‘Mahisha Dasara’ in Chamundi Hills

A day after the Organising Committee announced Mahisha Dasara celebration on October 13 ahead of Mysuru Dasara, Mysuru MP Pratap Simha and Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa on Friday expressed their strong opposition to the celebration and urged the State government not to allow it to happen “since it will hurt…

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NHAI to widen four road underbridges at ORR to ease traffic movement

After almost a decade, ORR lacunae to be filled in 6 months. NHAI to take up works under Setu Bandhan scheme with Central Road Infrastructure Development Funding. Underpass near Crawford Hall to eliminate traffic bottleneck. Deadline for all works is 6 months.

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