First-phase work begins at Rs. 6 crore covering welcome arch, Saalumantapa, basic amenities Mysuru: Even as plans to develop Chamundi Hill under the Union Government’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) have drawn sharp criticism from citizens — who have planned a rally against the project tomorrow (Jan. 4) — infrastructure-related work under…
Rs. 1.90 crore allocated for heritage tonga rides Mysuru: Under the Central Government’s Swadeshi Darshan project, an amount of Rs. 17 crore has been released for the development of an Ecological Experience Zone at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo). The tender for the project has been awarded to Biradar Constructions, Mysuru and the works…
Officials directed to create Special Hawking Zones during Dasara Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has instructed the officers to develop Street Hawking Zones, to maintain cleanliness in the city. He was chairing the progress review meeting held yesterday. Emphasising that, there is a need to undertake development works in the interest of street…
Karnataka Wildlife Board favours gradual reopening; expert panel constituted Bengaluru: Nearly two months after imposing a ban on wildlife safaris in Karnataka’s tiger reserves, Karnataka’s State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) yesterday recommended a gradual reopening of safari operations in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves. The Board also decided to constitute an Expert Committee to study…
Mysuru: Senior citizens and educated professionals are increasingly falling prey to cyber fraud in Mysuru, prompting the city’s Cyber Police to step up awareness campaigns. Many educated individuals, lured by promises of quick profits, are being drawn into online traps involving gaming, stock trading, investment scams and money-doubling schemes. With these groups emerging as prime…
New SP reviews dacoity investigation; gathers info on multi-State manhunt Mysuru: A day after assuming charge, Mysuru Superintendent of Police (SP) Mallikarjun Baladandi visited Sky Gold and Diamonds in Hunsur last evening, where a robbery worth over Rs. 10 crore has taken place. The SP reviewed the progress of the investigation, inspected CCTV cameras and…
Cops launch probe into the make of gun, bullet and the owners; five guns seized, sent to FSL in Bengaluru for a ballistic test Ballari: Mystery shrouds over the gun and bullet, that claimed the life of Congress party worker, during the clashes that erupted in the city on Thursday night. The Police, investigating into…
Tumakuru: IPS Officer Pavan Nejjur, who has been suspended as Ballari Superintendent of Police (SP) yesterday, a day after taking charge, has reportedly attempted suicide. However, he is out of danger. Nejjur, who had moved into his friend’s farm house at Handikunte Agrahara, near Bargur in the district, last night, had allegedly consumed overdose of…
Mysuru: Over 2,500 women devotees, dressed in yellow and red sarees, took part in the Mass Lalitha Sahasranama Parayana at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill yesterday morning. A total of 3,000 devotees had registered for the event, organised under the joint aegis of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority and Cycle Pure Agarbatti. The Authority…
Bengaluru: As the heat over Ballari clashes has given a fresh ammunition to BJP, CM Siddaramaiah has said, he has ordered the State Home Ministry to probe and submit a report in this regard. Siddaramaiah said, Ballari City MLA Nara Bharath Reddy’s close aide Satish Reddy, has a gunman for his personal safety. When he…
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