Wildlife activists demand night traffic ban to continue at Bandipur Tiger Reserve Mysuru: Over 2,000 people — including environmentalists, farmers, Raitha Sangha activists, and members of various environmental organisations — launched the ‘Bandipur Chalo’ or ‘Namma Nadige Bandipur Kadege’ padayatra this morning, protesting the proposed removal of the night traffic ban through Bandipur Tiger Reserve….
Chinnara Mela forms sold out in 70 minutes
April 6, 2025Mysuru: As with previous years, this year was no different at Rangayana, where eager parents queued up as early as 3 am to collect applications for Chinnara Mela, the popular summer camp for children. To ensure order and transparency, parents themselves prepared a list of those in line, assigning serial numbers and marking names accordingly…
Promoting eco-friendly transport: KSRTC to introduce 100 electric buses for Mysuru city service
April 6, 2025Mysuru: In a major step towards curbing environmental pollution and fostering a cleaner urban atmosphere, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is set to introduce electric buses (e-buses) within Mysuru city limits. This move aligns with the growing adoption of electric vehicles nationwide, including in the private sector. KSRTC has already launched successful electric…
Mysuru celebrates Sri Ramanavami
April 6, 2025Mysuru: Sri Ramanavami, the birthday of Lord Sri Rama who was also called Maryada Purushothama, was celebrated with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm in city this morning. Special puja, Abhisekha and Homa were performed at various Sri Rama and Sri Anjaneyaswamy Temples across the city including Sri Rama Mandira at Krishnamurthy Puram, Sri Rama Abhyudaya Sabha…
Hike in diesel price: Indefinite lorry strike from Apr. 14 midnight
April 6, 2025Bengaluru: Condemning the hike in diesel price, Lorry Owners Association has called for a State-wide indefinite strike from Apr. 15 (Apr. 14 midnight). This would affect the transportation of goods, with the lorries, all types of goods vehicles, commercial category vehicles including airport taxis among others staying off from the roads. The State Government that…
BEML Ltd. launches indigenously designed Motor Grader BG 1205
April 6, 2025Mysuru: BEML Ltd., one of India’s leading mining and construction equipment manufacturers, launched its indigenously designed and developed Motor Grader BG 1205 at its Mysuru complex. The launch ceremony was attended by Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML Ltd., who flagged off the equipment’s onward journey in the presence of Harish Duhan, Chairman…
Babuji has contributed a lot for the country’s self reliance in food: MLA
April 6, 2025Mysuru: Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram, who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India, had strived for total self-reliance in food through Green revolution. He was speaking at the stage programme of Babu Jagjivan Ram’s 118th birth anniversary celebration organised jointly by the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, MCC and Social Welfare Department, at Kalamandira on…
Prez okays amended Waqf Act
April 6, 2025New Delhi: The amendments made to the existing Waqf Act has received the consent of President Droupadi Murmu. The President, yesterday gave the assent to the Bill that was passed by Parliament a day ago, after a hot debate between the ruling NDA led by BJP and opposition bloc led by Congress party. A gazette…
Renukaswamy murder case: SC to hear plea challenging Darshan’s bail on Apr. 22
April 6, 2025New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) will hear the Karnataka Government’s petition challenging the bail granted to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavithra Gowda and other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case on Apr. 22. The petition was initially set for a hearing on Mar. 18 but was not listed. Following a request from State Special Counsel…
MCC faces cash crunch as State dumps wage burden onto ULBs
April 6, 2025Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), already grappling with severe financial constraints, has been dealt another blow with fresh directives from the State Government that further strain its dwindling resources. Despite completing various civic projects years ago, MCC still owes hundreds of crores of rupees in pending payments to civil contractors. Now, a circular dated…
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