Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Pramila B. Kunnur (62), retired HoD and Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at Maharaja’s College, passed away following a heart attack at her residence in Vidyanagar, Hubballi, yesterday. She leaves behind her family members, relatives, friends and a host of students. Last rites were held yesterday evening, according to family sources. Dr….
Odiyanda Chondavva dies at 103
January 7, 2024Madikeri: Odiyanda Chondavva (Shantheyanda), wife of late Erappa and a resident of Makkandoor village in Madikeri taluk, passed away last evening at the village. She was 103. She leaves behind five sons, three daughters, grand-children, great grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Makkandoor village this afternoon, according to…
City Police launch Chamundi Women’s Safety Squad
January 6, 2024Two pink vehicles to patrol areas around colleges, pg accommodations, garment factories Mysore/Mysuru: With the rise in crimes against children and women, the City Police launched Chamundi Mahila Suraksha Pade, a dedicated squad for the safety and security of children and women in the city this morning. City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh flagged off the…
Restoration of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel: DPR in final stages, says Heritage Commissioner
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage is currently in the final stages of completing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) aimed at the conservation and restoration of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. This historic palace, renowned for its opulence and a distinctive blend of English and Italian architectural styles from the Wadiyar era, is a…
Nalwadi’s bust installation in limbo amid renovation plans
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: As the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared for the renovation and restoration of Lalitha Mahal Palace, the destiny of plans to install the bust of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar in front of this iconic structure hangs in uncertainty. To celebrate the centenary of Lalitha Mahal Palace, built by Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, in October…
Conference on ‘Markets as Living Heritage: Conservation and Revival’ in city
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A conference with the theme ‘Markets as Living Heritage: The Case of Conservation and Revival’ began this morning at the Wadiyar Centre For Architecture (WCFA) in city. The primary objective of this conference is to illustrate the significance of markets as living heritage and underscore the critical importance of their conservation and revival. Organised…
‘Shobha Yatra’ spreads message of divine trio
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Shobha Yatra’ touching young souls with the messages of divine trio — Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda — was taken out by Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Bhava Prachar Parishad in the city last evening. Ramakrishna Vivekanannda Bhava Prachar Parishad had organised the Shobha Yatra as part of its three-day ninth Annual Conference…
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda epitome of culture, tradition: Former MLC
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Former MLC G. Madhusudan described ‘Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda as an epitome of knowledge, culture and tradition that spans several hundreds of years.” He was addressing the gathering during the Bhakti Sammelana (Devotional Meet) organised as part of the three-day ninth Annual Conference of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Bhava Prachar Parishad at Jayamma Govinde Gowda…
Sri Krishna Temple takes shape in Kutta on Kodagu-Kerala border
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Krishna, revered as one of the most beloved deities among Hindus in India and globally, holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. In the town of Kutta, near the Kodagu-Kerala border, a unique Krishna Temple is taking shape after four decades of persistent dreams and efforts by the local community. This…
‘Mojini’ software modified, land record prices slashed
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has taken proactive steps to streamline the digitisation process of land records, addressing various technical challenges. As a further benefit to landowners, the Government has reduced the application fees and continued the sketch fee as part of the ‘Swawalambi’ scheme. To enhance the ‘Mojini online’ services and alleviate the concerns of…















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