Lessee defaults on payment for Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Convention Hall; owes MUDA Rs. 51.64 lakh By S.T. Ravikumar Mysore/Mysuru: In what seems to be another addition to its series of controversies, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has opted to extend the lease of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Convention Hall at Hebbal for an additional two years,…
Movie crew ‘mars’ environs of heritage Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion
November 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A controversy has erupted over the crew of a Kannada film titled ‘Prachanda Tarunam Katinya Kavyam’ allegedly spoiling the environs of heritage Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion at Manasagangothri campus of University of Mysore (UoM) in the city, by dumping red mud and axing the branches of a sandalwood tree, for shooting the movie. A group…
Farewell luncheon marks end of 2018-2023 Council tenure
November 16, 2023Outgoing Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Corporators reflect on achievements, city development amidst challenging times Mysore/Mysuru: As the current term (2018-2023) of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) comes to an end today (Nov. 16), outgoing Corporators assembled at Hotel Sandesh The Prince in Nazarbad for a farewell session, followed by a luncheon yesterday. Of the 65 Corporators,…
Forces fire at Naxals in Kodagu-Kerala border
November 16, 2023Anti-Naxal Force, Kodagu-Kerala Police increase surveillance; look out for injured Maoists Madikeri: The Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) and the Karnataka and Kerala State Police have increased surveillance along the Karnataka-Kerala border following a confrontation between Maoists and security forces in the border areas. The Naxal camp is located five kilometres away from the Kerala border. The…
Mandya’s private college lecturer allegedly kills wife for property
November 16, 2023Mandya: A lecturer of a private college in the town, who had allegedly murdered his wife, has been arrested by the Police. He had murdered his wife on Nov. 11 and was arrested by the Police on Nov. 15. While the deceased has been identified as S. Shruthi (32), the accused husband is T.N. Somashekar,…
Ayodhya Ram Temple replica continues to attract devotees in city
November 16, 2023Model of the temple to be displayed at Sri Sapthmatrika Chowdeshwari temple in Vijayanagar from tomorrow till Nov. 22 Mysore/Mysuru: With two months left for the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on Jan.24, 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a replica of the temple continues to attract devotees of Lord Ram in…
CM coming on two-day tour
November 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will be arriving in the city tomorrow (Nov.17) on a 2-day tour of the district. Siddharamaiah will arrive at Mandakalli Airport by a special flight from Bengaluru at 12.55 pm, following which he will travel by road to the city and later leave for Nanjangud, where he is scheduled to lay…
Dynamic Duo makes history
November 16, 2023Father and son triumph in WKF and AKF Referee Examinations Mysore/Mysuru: In a remarkable display of skill, dedication and shared passion for martial arts, a father and son duo recently made history by successfully passing the prestigious World Karate Federation (WKF) and Asian Karate Federation (AKF) Referee examinations. The accomplishment not only reflects their individual…
Wild elephant gives birth to calf near house
November 16, 2023Forest staff carries calf and reunites it with its mother seven kilometres away Madikeri: A wild elephant, which went into labour, gave birth to a calf near a house in Keemale Kaadu of Karada village coming under Nariyandada Gram Panchayat limits late on Monday night. A herd of four elephants was spotted near the house…
Woman allegedly murdered in broad daylight at Kuvempunagar
November 16, 2023Strangled to death using scarf; Murder comes to light when adopted daughter returns from school Mysore/Mysuru: A woman was found allegedly murdered at her house near Jyothi Vidya Samsthe in Kuvempunagar yesterday. The deceased woman is Manjula (41), wife of H.D. Kote’s Scheduled Tribe Development Board Manager Nagaraju. The murder came to light when Manjula’s…
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