Swachh Survekshan from Feb. 15 to April 30; MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif elicits opinions of stakeholders Mysuru: With the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launching Swachh Survekshan (Clean City Survey) from Feb. 15 across the country, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is preparing to regain the top rankings as Clean City. A meeting…
Netaji Nagar, a ‘jinxed locality’ with no basic amenities
February 5, 2025Several grievances submitted to officers, elected reps including CM Siddaramaiah, but to no avail, rue the residents Mysuru: Like we have heard of jinxed cities, here is a jinxed residential layout, that last saw its basic amenities in order, about three decades ago. Cut to present, it presents a sorry state of affairs, with the…
MCC roof repair works underway
February 5, 2025Mysuru: The work on restoring the roof of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Main Office on New Sayyaji Rao Road is going on a full swing, with the target to complete the works before the rainy season. MCC Deputy Commissioner (Development) K.J. Sindhu said, the repair works of artistic layer of false ceiling made of Plaster…
Mangaluru Kotekar Bank Robbery Incident: Banks in Mysuru deploy security personnel at ATM kiosks
February 5, 2025Mysuru: Following Kotekar Co-operative Bank dacoity in Mangaluru last week, city’s nationalised and Private Banks, which have woken up, have taken preventive steps by deploying security personnel in their Banks and ATM kiosks. The Banks have also reduced the gap of the entrance door so that only one person can enter the Bank at a…
Probe into MUDA 50:50 sites scam: Justice Desai Commission’s tenure extended till May 31
February 5, 2025Mysuru: The State Government has extended the tenure of the One-Man Judicial Inquiry Commission, led by retired High Court Judge Justice Padmaraj Nemachandra Desai, until May 31, 2025, to probe the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment scam. Secretary of the Department of Internal Administration (Law and Order), S. Nagaraju, issued the extension order…
Delhi polls: Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka cast votes
February 5, 2025New Delhi: Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra cast their votes for the Delhi Assembly elections here today. Sonia and Rahul cast their votes at Nirman Bhavan Polling Station, while Priyanka voted at Adarsh Vidyalaya in Lodhi Estate. Rahul Gandhi on…
111 years for Virajpet’s iconic Clock Tower
February 5, 2025Virajpet: Virajpet’s historic clock tower, a prominent landmark in Kodagu, turns 111 today (Feb. 5, 2025). Built to commemorate the 1911 Coronation Durbar of King George V, its foundation stone was laid on Feb. 5, 1914, by Sir Hugh Daly, then Chief Commissioner of Kodagu. The Mukkatira family of Devanageri village donated the land and…
Rotaract Mysore and Rotary Mysore honour Army Veterans
February 5, 2025Mysuru: Rotaract Mysore, in collaboration with Rotary Mysore, celebrated Army Day and Veterans Day in city recently to honour the courage and dedication of these heroes who have selflessly served the nation. On the occasion, the veterans shared inspiring anecdotes from their remarkable journey in the armed forces, offering a glimpse into their valour and…
Excel Public School students qualify for CBSE National Skill Expo Finals
February 5, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru’s Excel Public School (EPS) students have emerged as finalists at ‘CBSE Skill Expo and Guidance Festival-2024’ for their inclusive mobility solution – Marvel Kart. Developed by Ronith Chetan Raj and Uzair Arafath Shaik of grade nine, Marvel Kart aims at bringing convenience and ease of commute for people with disabilities. The students participated…
Women’s Day: Articles invited on Sudha Murty’s literary works
February 5, 2025Mysuru: As part of International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8, Jangama Foundation, Bengaluru and Tara Pustaka, Mysuru, have invited articles for international seminar on the topic ‘Sudha Murty Avara Sahitya Chintana’ (Sudha Murty’s Literary Thoughts), organised on March 8 in Mysuru city. The articles can be sent on the following aspects of literature related…











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