Mysuru: Groundwork for hosting the traditional coastal Karnataka sport Kambala as part of this year’s Mysuru Dasara celebrations has begun at Sathagalli, near the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Regional Centre along the Outer Ring Road, even as opposition to the event continues. Despite criticism and environmental concerns, the State Government has begun preparing the venue,…
High-flying attraction to take visitors 100 to 300 feet above ground Mysuru: Mysuru Dasara may get a new attraction this year, with the Department of Tourism preparing a proposal to introduce tethered hot-air balloon rides during the 11-day festival. If approved by the State Government, this would be the first time that hot air balloon…
Mysuru: Following the conclusion of first phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the State yesterday, as many as 5.59 lakh (5,59,340) voters have been removed from ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Deceased, Duplicated and Others) list in Mysuru district. During the period of SIR, held from June 30 this year, Booth Level Officers…
Mysuru: The two-day Mysuru district-level orientation camp for Scouts and Guides, organised under the aegis of The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka, began at Vidyavardhaka First Grade College on Sheshadri Iyer Road in the heart of the city this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the camp, Bharat Scouts and Guides State Chief Commissioner P.G.R. Sindhia said…
Mysuru: Food Safety and Drug Administration Department officials raided three resorts in Mysuru district on Aug. 15 and found several expired food ingredients, raising concerns over the health and safety of customers. Dr. A.N. Kantharaju, Designated Officer, Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, led the surprise raids. The expired food items were disposed of at…
Mysuru: Four more cases have been registered against Soundar Raj alias Chinnathambi, who is accused of cheating thousands of customers by luring them with advertisements offering gold loans at low interest rates and thus cheating them after getting their gold ornaments pledged with him. While two cases were registered at Nazarbad Police Station, two more…
Mysuru: Strongly condemning the temporary suspension of pensions under social security schemes (Old age pension, Sandhya Suraksha, Family Assistance Scheme, Handicapped Scheme, Destitute Widow Wage Scheme, Maitri Scheme etc.,), the affected senior citizens and other beneficiaries staged a demonstration in front of the Taluk Office in Nazarbad here yesterday. Stating that the State Government has…
MCC Administrator Nitesh Patil pulls up Zonal Officers Mysuru: Following the recurring footpath encroachment, especially on Sayyaji Rao Road, with footpath vendors resurfacing, Regional Commissioner (RC) of Mysuru Division Nitesh Patil has instructed the officers to act tough. Regional Commissioner Patil, who holds additional charge as the MCC Administrator, chaired the progress review meeting on…
Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) in its budget for this financial year 2026-27, has earmarked Rs. 10 crore for footpath repair works, with Rs. 6 crore earmarked for footpath and road related works on Dasara Jumboo Savari route alone. Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patil said, tender has been already awarded to carry out the works on…
Grandeur lost to neglect: Built in 1895 during British rule, this gateway needs repair works Mysuru: The heritage gateway on Krishnaraja Boulevard, near the Old Deputy Commissioner’s Office, has been crying for attention. One of the oldest gateways in the heritage city of Mysuru, it is believed to have been built in 1895 during British…
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