Owing to emergency maintenance works at Vajamangala Power Distribution Centre, power supply will be disrupted tomorrow from 10 am to 5 pm in the following areas: Nadanahalli, Prakruthi Layout, JSS Layout 2nd Stage, Police Layout, Lal Bahadur Shastri Nagar, Yandhalli, Vasanthnagar, Bannur Road and surrounding areas, according to a press release from CESC Executive Engineer,…
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Land grabbing, encroachment debated at MUDA meeting
January 17, 2024Legislators accuse officials; seek SIT probe Mysore/Mysuru: The issue of increasing incidents of encroachment and illegal acquisition of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) properties by private individuals figured prominently at the MUDA meeting held yesterday where several Legislators, who also serve as MUDA Council Members, have called for a thorough investigation. They have demanded either…
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Centre grants Rs. 107 crore for two underbridges: MP
January 17, 2024Road underbridge on KRS Road near Falcon Tyres; another at railway crossing behind Crawford Hall Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move to enhance railway traffic efficiency and commuter convenience in Mysuru city, the Central Government has allocated over Rs. 107 crore for the construction of road underbridges in key locations. The funds will be utilised for…
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Simmha expresses sympathy for DKS
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Responding to former Varuna MLA Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah’s statement that his father, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, will complete the full five-year term, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha expressed sympathy for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS). He mentioned how Shivakumar had campaigned for Vokkaliga votes in the last Assembly polls, promising them another opportunity to see…
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Workshop highlights urgency of restoring 22-km Poornaiah Canal
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The ongoing initiatives to restore the three-kilometre Dewan Poornaiah Canal, responsible for supplying water to Kukkarahalli Lake, fall short of addressing the broader issue at hand. National Green Tribunal State Committee Chairman, Justice Subhash B. Adi, highlighted the crucial need to shift focus towards conserving the entire 22-kilometre length of the canal, which has…
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Lake, Canal conservation critical for preserving city’s green eco status: U.N. Ravikumar
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In his presentation, wetland expert and water conservationist U.N. Ravikumar underscored the imperative to restore the complete length of the Dewan Poornaiah Canal. However, he noted that even the restoration of a 2.5 km segment of the canal could result in a noteworthy 30 percent increase in freshwater inflow. Providing an insightful overview, Ravikumar…
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Tiger sighted at Mahadevapura, barely 10 kms from Mysuru city
January 17, 2024Villagers unnerved; four goats killed last night at Gobbaragala, 4 kms from Mahadevapura Srirangapatna: Residents of Mahadevapura, popularly known as ‘Shooting’ Mahadevapura, situated just 10 km from Mysuru and the neighbouring villages are gripped with panic following the sighting of a tiger, a video of which has gone viral on social media. In addition to…
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Unregulated RO Plant boom sparks water purity concerns
January 17, 2024By Mohan Kayaka Mysore/Mysuru: Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants, commonly known as ‘Pure water kiosks or Plants,’ have been increasing in the city. However, any lapse in maintenance or operation could pose life-threatening risks. While water is indispensable for daily life, a concerning trend has emerged with individuals jeopardising the lives of others under the guise…
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Plea to de-clog overflowing manhole at Sharadadevinagar
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sewage water is overflowing from a clogged manhole for over a month on Swami Vivekananda Road in Sharadadevinagar causing a lot of problems to the residents as well as the public, who have urged the authorities concerned to de-clog the manhole and take steps to prevent clogging of the manhole in future. With sewage…
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Inauguration of Viveka Study Centre on Jan. 19
January 17, 2024A new destination for youths preparing for competitive exams Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, has come out with a new facility — Viveka Study Centre — for the youths preparing for the competitive examinations. Sri Ramakrishna Ashram was in the forefront providing 100 years of service in spiritual and educational fields through the Ashram, Ramakrishna…
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