Jammu: Twelve pilgrims have died and over a dozen injured in a stampede at Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The stampede was triggered by a “minor altercation among some young boys” amid a massive rush of devotees on New Year, officials said today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “personally monitoring and keeping…
Craft Bazar to conclude on Jan. 2
January 1, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Shri Manjalpur Mahila Audyogik Sahakari Mandli Ltd., Vadodara, has organised Indian Art & Craft ‘Craft Bazar 2021-22,’ an exhibition-cum-sale of exquisite handicrafts at the Open Grounds on Hunsur Road, Opposite Aishwarya Petrol Bunk, Vijayanagar, 1st Stage, from Dec. 24 to Jan.2 from 10 am to 9 pm. It is a sponsored by Office of…
New traffic regulations on Krishnavilas & Thyagaraja roads
January 1, 2022One-way rule comes into effect Mysore/Mysuru: In order to facilitate smooth vehicular movement, the City Police have introduced new traffic regulations on Thyagaraja and Krishnavilas roads in the heart of the city with immediate effect. The stretch from Ramavilas road junction (D. Banumaiah junction) to Veene Seshanna road junction (Dalvoy School junction) on Thyagaraja road…
New vehicle parking and no-parking zones
January 1, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: In order to ease vehicular movement on prominent roads of the city, the City Police Commissioner has announced new vehicle parking and no-parking zones (two-wheelers and LMV) in four Traffic Police Stations limits of the city. The new parking zones are on Krishnavilas road and Lakshmivilas road in Devaraja Traffic Police Station limits, Ramanuja…
Sahara Art and Crafts Shopping Festival in city till Jan. 6
January 1, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Sahara Art and Crafts Shopping Festival is being held at Scouts and Guides Ground, behind DC’s Office in city. The expo-cum-sale, which began on Dec.24 will be held till Jan.6 between10.30 am and 9.30 pm. Many types of handicraft and handloom products, bedsheets, chikan work dress materials & sarees, Orissa painting, leather bags, brass…
Founder-President of Textile Merchants Assn. no more
January 1, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: P. Chainraj (80), Founder of Sindoor Silks in Mysuru and a resident of Ittigegud, passed away here on Thursday. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, two daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. He was the Founder-President of Mysore Textile Merchants Association and Founder-Member of Asha Kirana Hospital. A philanthropist,…
New Year bash restrictions
December 31, 202110 pm deadline to end public parties Movement of people on roads, circles restricted after 10 pm Heavy Police presence to strictly enforce night curfew rules Drunken driving cases will be booked; DLs to be suspended Private party venues too under scanner for loud music, DJ Section 144 at water points on city outskirts to…
Mysuru party-goers head to sands in Goa
December 31, 2021Full flight occupancy from Mysuru to Goa; one more additional flight soon Mysore/Mysuru: With only a double dose vaccination rule in Goa, Mysureans have been flying to the golden sands of Goa to usher in the New Year. Since the last week, flights to Goa have reported full occupancy and there is a great demand….
Statue row ends in razing of Mathrumandali Circle
December 31, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A controversy over the erection of statues of two eminent personalities at Mathrumandali Circle that links Kalidasa Road to Paduvarahalli, Vontikoppal, Jayalakshmipuram and Yadavagiri compelled the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to demolish the entire Circle. The Mathrumandali Circle structure was demolished by the earth movers amidst stiff protests by the local residents and tension…
Pro-Kannada outfits withdraw Karnataka Bandh call
December 31, 2021Bengaluru: Mindful about its impact amid divide within and lack of support, pro-Kannada organisations withdrew its Karnataka bandh call on Dec. 31 (today), demanding a complete ban on the activities of the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) which has been campaigning for long to merge Marathi speaking regions in Belagavi with Maharashtra. Leaders of several Kannada…















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