Anti-tampering meter probe gadget to ensure accurate billing Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to curb revenue leakage at the ground level — where inaccurate or deliberately lowered bills were being issued to consumers — the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has introduced a new technological intervention that automates meter reading and seals loopholes long, exploited for…
One unit above 200 and entire bill becomes payable Mysore/Mysuru: The Gruha Jyothi scheme — a flagship pre-election promise of the Congress Government — originally assured 200 units of free electricity per RR number. However, subsequent guideline revisions have sharply narrowed its scope and tightened eligibility. Under the new rules, the scheme comes with a…
Mysore/Mysuru: A major attempt to derail the Hampi Express running between Mysuru and Hubballi was foiled on Saturday evening. At around 6.50 pm, the train had departed Mysuru and was passing near Vandaraguppe between Channapatna and Ramanagara when a loud noise was heard. The loco pilot immediately halted the train and upon inspection, discovered damage…
Mysore/Mysuru: Akshata Murty, entrepreneur and wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has launched a cultural initiative to showcase the grandeur of Mysuru’s royal heritage and the elegance of Mysore Silk sarees to global audiences. Through a special video series created in collaboration with London’s prestigious Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, she is spotlighting…
Mysore/Mysuru: A few years ago, Mysore Silk sarees were battling dwindling demand, pushing the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) into financial distress. Officials struggled to revive sales, even travelling to countries like Dubai to promote the sarees. The efforts, however, yielded little success, and mounting travel and logistics expenses became an additional burden. Allegations of…
Four-day centenary celebrations of RK Ashram to conclude tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the centenary year celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna (RK) Ashram, Mysuru, Viveka Yatre was taken out on a grand scale, in major thoroughfares of the city yesterday. The Yatre, including hundreds of followers of Ramakrishna Mission, was flagged off from the Viveka Memorial…
Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah went down the memory lane, recalling his long association with veteran socialist P. Mallesh, who passed away in January 2023. He was speaking after releasing two books authored by Mallesh — ‘Gandhi Praneeta Dharmadarshitva and Buddha Nagarjunara Shunyayana’ — along with their English translations, ‘The Gandhian Trusteeship’ by N.S. Raghuram and…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, has opined that, Viksit Bharat, the ambitious concept of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stems from the spiritual thoughts of Swami Vivekananda. Yaduveer Wadiyar, as a chief guest, was speaking at a session on the topic ‘Analysis of Ramakrishna Vidyalaya’s Academic Services: The Contribution of Mysore Royal Family for…
SWR plans video guides for visitors Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has introduced new facilities to help visitors explore major tourist destinations in and around the city. A detailed information board featuring photographs of attractions along with route maps has been installed on the station premises. The board lists key tourist spots and…
NCC Cadets learn essence of patriotism and service at school level: MP Mysore/Mysuru: “NCC Cadets learn the essence of patriotism and service at the school level itself. Therefore, it is important to create awareness among all students about joining the NCC to gain valuable exposure to national service,” said MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. He…
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