Mysore/Mysuru: Similar to Ayodhya Ram Mandir dispute, the Gyan Vapi Temple finds itself entangled in a legal battle despite evidence. Dr. Vikram Sampath’s book ‘Waiting for Shiva: Unearthing the Truth of Gyan Vapi,’ meticulously reconstructs the history, antiquity and sanctity of Kashi as the divine abode of Bhagwan Shiva in the form of Vishweshwara or…
HC scraps board exams for classes 5, 8, 9 and 11
March 6, 2024Bengaluru: In a setback to the State Government, the Karnataka High Court this morning quashed the notification of the School Education and Literacy Department of conducting board exams for classes 5, 8 and 9 for the State Board syllabus and class 11. The Single Judge Bench headed by Justice Krishna Dixit upheld the arguments of…
Kindarijogi premises decked for ‘Janapada Sambhrama’
March 6, 2024Folk extravaganza to be launched this evening; Formal inauguration of Bahuroopi-2024 tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: With the inauguration of Janapada Sambhrama, organised as a part of 5-day Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival-2024, scheduled this evening, artistes of various folk troupes from across the State and outside arrived at Rangayana on Vinoba Road in the city to prepare for…
KR MLA Srivatsa takes out padayatra at Agrahara
March 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja (KR) MLA T.S. Srivatsa took out a padayatra at Ward No. 51 (Agrahara) in city yesterday and received grievances from the residents of the ward. Srivatsa took stock of basic infrastructural facilities on the main road and streets and gave a patient hearing to the grievances. He also directed the Officials to take…
Fires destroys about 50 acre forest area in BRT
March 6, 2024Chamarajanagar: Fire has destroyed about 50 acre forest area at Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Tiger (BRT) Reserve in the taluk. The fire which began on Monday has been brought under control yesterday. Fire was spotted on Punajanur-Bedagulige connecting Road and at three places in Bajebavi area out of which fire has been doused in two places. Forest…
District Minister launches Panchamitra Portal
March 6, 2024Avail services online through https://panchamitra.karnataka.gov.in Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare and Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa launched Panchamitra Portal developed by Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department here on Monday. Dr. Mahadevappa, who released the posters of Panchamitra marking the formal launch of the portal at Jaladarshini Guest House said, “It will be a platform for…
MCC identifies place to dump construction waste
March 6, 2024CA site 05 Hanchya-Sathagalli ‘A Zone’ Mysore/Mysuru: Despite being recognised as the cleanest city in India during the initial editions of Swachh Survekshan, Mysuru has of late experienced a decline in its rankings. In response, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is taking proactive steps to rectify the situation and enhance its standing in the rankings….
Actor, BJP leader Malavika Avinash flays State Govt.
March 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Actor and BJP State Vice-President Malavika Avinash came down heavily on the State Government for the recent incidents that show the failure of the dispensation. Speaking after inaugurating Nari Shakti Vandana programme of Chamaraja Assembly Constituency at Satya Pramoda Kalyana Mantap, on KRS Road in the city this morning, Malavika said, “The recent incidents…
DCs emphasise electoral fairness, transparency
March 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a preparatory meeting for the forthcoming Lok Sabha general elections – 2024, held at the K.R. Nagar Taluk Panchayat Hall yesterday, Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Mysuru and Mandya, Dr. K.V. Rajendra and Dr. Kumar respectively, reiterated the critical need for conducting the elections with utmost fairness, transparency and integrity. Emphasising the importance of…
Scooter rally by BJP Mahila Morcha marks ‘Nari Shakti Vandana Yatra’
March 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With Lok Sabha elections just round the corner, members of BJP Mahila Morcha have jumped into election mode through ‘Nari Shakti Vandana Yatra’ being held across the country. As a part of the programme, members of Narasimharaja (NR) Constituency BJP Mahila Morcha took out a scooter rally from 1008 Ganapathi Circle at Rajendranagar in…
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