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Mysuru–Kushalnagar highway project finally on track after long delays • May 22, 2025, 2:42 AM ET (The Hindu)
Two-day health check-up camp for CESC staff begins in Mysuru • May 19, 2025, 6:14 AM ET (The Hindu)
Mysore Rajamata gifts two silver lamps to Tirumala temple • May 19, 2025, 6:12 AM ET (The Hindu)
₹10 lakh donated to Mysore varsity, ₹5 Lakh to Ramakrishna Ashram under S.M. Krishna fund • May 17, 2025, 9:48 AM ET (The Hindu)
Mega blood donation camp held in Mysuru to honour Indian soldiers • May 17, 2025, 6:14 AM ET (The Hindu)

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