Dogs of 45 breeds captivate visitors at Dasara Pet Show Mysuru: With over 600 pet owners registering to showcase their beloved animals at the Dasara Pet Show, organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services as part of Raitha Dasara, more than 45 dog breeds — totalling over 520 — along with cats…
NaMo Bharat Rapid Rail on Mysuru-Bengaluru route
October 6, 2024Bengaluru: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the newly launched NaMo Bharat Rapid Rail (Vande Metro), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will cater to short distances, specifically routes like Bengaluru to Mysuru and Bengaluru to Tumakuru. “These trains are designed for cities such as Bengaluru and Mysuru. The distance between Bengaluru and Mysuru…
MUDA 50:50 site allotment scam: Original records of six 40×60 sites in Devanur 3rd Stage go missing
October 6, 2024Included in 100 files taken by Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh in a helicopter: MUDA staff Mysuru: Even as the probe into massive corruption in Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land deals has intensified, critical documents tied to sites approved under the 50:50 scheme are vanishing without a trace from MUDA’s record room. Under the…
Probe by Justice P.N. Desai Commission: MUDA officials slog to submit 8 lakh records
October 6, 2024Purchase 9 photocopying machines; to compile records from 2005 to 2024 Mysuru: The officers of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) are grappling with an overwhelming task: Submitting eight lakh paper and ledger records to the Desai Commission, a one-man investigative body led by retired High Court Judge Justice P.N. Desai. Established by the State Government,…
Relief to CM from Lokayukta questions likely until Dasara
October 6, 2024Mysuru: The Lokayukta Police have intensified their investigation into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 50:50 ratio alternative sites allotment scam, following an FIR filed by the anti-corruption agency against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B.M. Parvathi and others for the illegal allocation of 14 sites. Given the current circumstances, it appears Siddaramaiah may…
‘Free entry for drone show today and tomorrow’
October 6, 2024Mysuru: Chairman of Dasara Illumination Sub-Committee Syed Iqbal has appealed to the people to watch the spectacle of Drone Show, organised for the first time as part of Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara at Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap in the city. He was addressing media persons at the corporate office of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation…
‘Agriculture can be profitable using modern technologies’
October 6, 2024Mysuru: Agricultural sector can be made profitable by using modern technology, said Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy, here yesterday. He was speaking after inaugurating Raitha Dasara-2024 at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium at J.K. Grounds. Stating that sustainable growth in agriculture was possible to help farmers lead a comfortable life, he said: “Apart from agriculture, modern technologies…
Actor Shiva Rajkumar inaugurates Srirangapatna Dasara
October 6, 2024Srirangapatna: Srirangapatna Dasara celebrations with Jumboo Savari began on Friday, with popular Kannada film actor Dr. Shiva Rajkumar doing the honours associated with the traditional festival. Actor Shiva Rajkumar accompanied by Agriculture and District Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy, offered floral tributes to the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari installed inside the wooden howdah carried by Dasara jumbo…
Replicas of Mysore Palace, Golden throne beckon visitors at Dasara Expo
October 6, 2024Mysuru: Wooden replicas of Mysore Palace and the Golden Throne have become the main attractions at the Dasara Exhibition. With an aim of promoting ‘Brand Mysuru,’ Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) has built the wooden replica of Mysore Palace at a cost of Rs. One crore, which has been drawing large crowds towards it. This replica…
State Award for Ashvini Ranjan, Founder-Trustee, Pratham Mysore
October 6, 2024Bengaluru: Ashvini Ranjan, Founder-Trustee of Pratham Mysore, an NGO dedicated to improving the learning abilities of rural children since 2002, was conferred with the prestigious State Award on the occasion of World Senior Citizens Day celebrations at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bengaluru. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presided over the event and presented the award to Ranjan in…
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