Bengaluru: Kambala, the popular buffalo racing contest native to the coastal Karnataka region, began in the urban landscape of Bengaluru this morning. The traditional folk sport, usually held in the aftermath of the southwest monsoon, is being held at the Palace Grounds on Nov. 25 and 26. The buffalo races will be held from morning…
Avoid Karanji Tank Bund road for 15 days
November 25, 2023MCC takes up 200 MM pipeline works from Karanji Pump House to Vasanth Mahal at Rs. 50 lakh Mysore/Mysuru: Karanji Tank Bund road that connects Vasanth Mahal junction from Rana Pratap Singh Circle near Mysore Race Club (MRC) in the city is closed for laying 200 MM pipeline, with the works taken up by Vani…
‘In True Colours,’ a two-day Photo Exhibition begins
November 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: ‘In True Colours,’ a two-day photo exhibition opened to the public at Wadiyar Centre For Architecture (WCFA), located on Krishnaraja Boulevard near Mysuru Law Courts in city this morning. The event features over 55 photographs clicked by Founder-Trustee of Pratham Mysore Ashvini Ranjan. The exhibition, which is open to the public from 11 am…
Shakti: 100 crore women travellers and counting
November 25, 2023KSRTC bus drivers honoured for ‘Accident-Free Driving’ Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said: “The State is celebrating the moment of 100 crore women travelling for free under Shakti Scheme, when the BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi were sceptical about the implementation of Guarantee Schemes and criticised that the State will go bankrupt it the…
This constant newspaper vendor defies stereotypes
November 25, 202371-year-old Kanaka Ratna sells newspapers on footpath near Chikka Gadiyara By A. Ganesh Mysore/Mysuru: Women have left an indelible mark in diverse fields, shattering the glass ceiling and stepping into traditionally male roles, with many more paths waiting to be tread. Septuagenarian Kanaka Ratna from the city is a testament to such resilient women, carving…
Malnourished, injured tiger dies at Bandipur
November 25, 2023Bandipur: A malnourished sub-adult tiger, engaged in a territorial altercation that resulted in serious injuries and subsequent starvation for over two weeks, died on the outskirts of Bandipur Tiger Reserve yesterday. The wounded tiger, believed to be around three-year-old, was initially sighted at the farm of Doddakariyayya near the D-Line of the Tiger Reserve in…
MUDA faces backlash for road construction on Poornaiah Canal
November 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Several residents of Bogadi and SBM Layout in city have raised concerns about the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) allegedly constructing a road in the middle of Dewan Poornaiah Canal. This Canal serves as the main feeder Canal, supplying fresh water to Kukkarahalli Lake and runs between Bogadi and SBM Layout. Local residents assert…
Residents challenge MUDA on compliance with buffer zone rules
November 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In response to residents’ allegations of constructing a road in the middle of Dewan Poornaiah Canal, MUDA Superintending Engineer Chennakeshava clarified that they have only cleared vegetation for a service road, not a thoroughfare on the Canal itself. He explained, “A service road is being constructed to maintain the Poornaiah Canal (Raja Kaluve) or…
Social Welfare Minister holds progress review meeting of Boards, Corporations
November 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, who is also Mysuru District In-charge Minister, held Mysuru Revenue division progress review meetings of all Boards, Corporations and other Government agencies coming under the Department, at the KSOU Administrative Block in Muktagangothri campus along Hunsur road here yesterday. Presiding over the meeting, Dr. Mahadevappa received inputs on…
74th Mahamasthakabhisheka at Gommatagiri tomorrow
November 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The 74th Mahamasthakabhisheka to Gommateshwara statue at Gommatagiri near Bettadur in Bilikere hobli, Hunsur taluk in the district will be held tomorrow (Nov. 26) at 10 am. According to Sri Gommatagiri Seva Samithi, 108 Kalasha Abhisheka will be performed during the Mahamasthakabhisheka, which will be graced by Jain Muni Dr. Devendra Keerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji,…















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