Residents cry foul and protest against financial burden this fiscal year Bengaluru: With rising summer temperatures and no relief from rains, the residents of Karnataka are already facing a tough start to the new financial year. As of April 1 (today), the State has witnessed a surge in living costs, with hikes in milk prices,…
Three-fold hike in lift, transformer inspection and renewal charges
April 1, 2025Bengaluru: While offering guarantees on one hand, the Congress Government in Karnataka has imposed steep hikes in inspection and renewal fees for lifts, transformers, and generators, significantly increasing the financial burden on citizens. The Energy Department’s latest order triples previous rates, with fees that ranged from Rs. 800 to Rs. 1,000 now soaring to Rs….
Statewide agitation from tomorrow
April 1, 2025Statewide agitation from tomorrow Mysuru: Accusing the State Government of being engaged in a price rise-spree, the City and District BJP Unit will hold a massive rally in the city on Apr. 7 condemning the rising prices of essential commodities and services. Addressing a press meet at the BJP Office here this morning, City BJP…
State-wide agitation from Apr. 2
April 1, 2025Bengaluru: The BJP in Karnataka has announced a slew of protests against the Congress-led government in Karnataka, accusing it of burdening the poor and indulging in ‘appeasement tactics’. State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra said that the party has decided to launch continuous agitations to compel the government to withdraw its decisions. Speaking at a press…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway toll charges hiked by 3 to 5%
April 1, 2025Mysuru: In its third revision since the highway’s opening in February 2023, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased toll rates on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Access-Controlled Highway by 3 to 5 percent, effective April 1, 2025. The revised rates came into effect at midnight. The Gananguru, Kaniminike, and Sheshagirihalli toll plazas have implemented the…
Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra opens second showroom of Kalyan Jewellers in city
April 1, 2025Mysuru: Popular Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra inaugurated the second showroom of Kalyan Jewellers on Kalidasa Road in city yesterday. Shilpa Shetty, who waved at the enthusiastically gathered fans, cut the ribbon, formally opening the showroom of the reputed jewellery chain. Earlier, while addressing the gathering from the podium, Shilpa Shetty, who began her speech…
Bandipur night traffic ban: Forest Minister to discuss with CM, legal experts
April 1, 2025New Delhi: Terming the night traffic ban in Bandipur Tiger Reserve a complex issue, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has said he will consult Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and seek the opinion of legal experts before arriving at a consensus. Speaking to the media, Khandre noted that the matter is currently before the Supreme Court….
150 rounds of live ammunition seized from Kerala-bound bus
April 1, 2025Kerala Police launch probe; collect CCTV visuals from Kodagu bus stands Kushalnagar: In a dramatic bust at the Koottupuzha Excise Check Post in Kerala, officials seized 150 rounds of live ammunition used in country guns from a passenger bus travelling on the Thalassery-Kodagu-Mysuru Highway. During routine inspections around 3.45 pm on March 27, Excise officials…
TiE Mysuru hosts inspiring Founder’s Series session
April 1, 2025Mysuru: The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Mysuru recently hosted an engaging edition of the Founder’s Series — a fireside chat featuring entrepreneurial couple Harsha Melanta and Urvashi Melanta. Moderated by Ashwin Dange, Business Head at GRS Fantasy Park, Mysuru, the event offered attendees valuable insights into the couple’s inspiring journey. Conversation traced Harsha’s humble beginnings in…
Myanmar quake: Death toll crosses 2,000
April 1, 2025Bangkok: The death toll in the recent massive earthquake in Myanmar has crossed 2,000, state media said on Monday, as accounts of some people’s last moments emerged in public domain. Among them were 200 Buddhist monks crushed by a collapsing monastery, followed by 50 children in a preschool classroom and 700 people struck while praying…
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