Mysore/Mysuru: The body of an unidentified man aged about 40-45 years was found at a platform in Mandya Railway Station on July 13. The man is 5 ft tall, wheatish complexioned, round faced and sturdily built. Both the legs are deformed. There is a small lump on his left shoulder. The body has been kept…
‘Asian Admirable Achiever’
July 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Paniveni Udayshankar, a Ph.D degree holder in Solar Physics and a resident of Roopanagar, Mysuru, has earned the distinction of her biographical profile with photograph being included in the ‘Asian Admirable Achievers (Vol. XI)’ by Rifacimento International, New Delhi, recently. Well-accomplished in Physics and Music, she has 34 years of teaching experience as…
Chandrayaan-3 successful blast-off
July 14, 2023Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 lifted off today afternoon at 2.35 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission is India’s third lunar exploration mission and its goal is to soft-land a lander and rover on the moon. The spacecraft was launched on a GSLV Mark-3 rocket…
Heavy rush on last Ashada Friday
July 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill witnessed an overwhelming number of devotees this morning, as thousands of worshippers from various parts of the State and beyond gathered to seek the divine blessings on the fourth and final Ashada (Shukravara) Friday. The sacred rituals and pujas commenced as early as 3.30 am, starting with Mahanyasa…
Green Tribunal’s suggestions for making Chamundi Hill plastic-free by Dasara
July 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: National Green Tribunal (NGT) State Committee Chairman Justice Subhash B. Adi has set a deadline for the District Administration to make Chamundi Hill completely free of plastic before the upcoming Dasara festival. Justice Adi issued instructions to the authorities during a progress review meeting held at the Zilla Panchayat Hall in the city this…
Yuva Brigade worker was killed in group clash: Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa
July 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dismissing any political motive behind the murder of Yuva Brigade worker Venugopal Nayak in T. Narasipur, Social Welfare Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has termed the reason behind the incident as a group clash. Dr. Mahadevappa, who represents T. Narasipur Constituency in the Assembly, is also the Mysuru District Minister. He along with Deputy Commissioner…
MCC drops proposed hike in water tariff
July 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following strong opposition from Corporators representing different political parties, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has decided to drop its plans to increase domestic water charges. The decision came from MCC Council after pressure from Corporators who argued that the proposed hike was unreasonable and placed an additional burden on public, especially considering recent increase…
‘Pay and Park’ not shelved; tenders to be called soon
July 14, 2023Mayor to go on city rounds on July 17 to remove footpath encroachments Mysore/Mysuru: The decision regarding the implementation of ‘Pay and Park’ system in Mysuru city has not been dropped and is still pending. Mayor Shivakumar told the Council yesterday that a thorough review of records and documents will be conducted before calling for…
MCC distributes Rs. 10,000 financial aid cheques to artistes
July 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) yesterday re-launched its financial assistance scheme covering artistes with Mayor Shivakumar distributing cheques of Rs.10,000 each to 254 artistes of the city at a programme held at Town Hall here. Speaking on the occasion, Shivakumar said that a total of 254 artistes, who have continuously engaged themselves in different…
Moving electric scooter catches fire, explodes
July 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The rider of an electric scooter had a miraculous escape after the electric vehicle which he was riding caught fire and exploded near Kote Maramma Temple near Gun House yesterday night. One Basavaraju, a resident of Gundlupet, who is working at a printing press near Ramaswamy Circle on Chamaraja Double Road, was proceeding on…














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