‘Better wake up soon; it is a trap to disgrace you’ Mysuru: As the debate over renaming KRS Road after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (as Siddaramaiah Arogya Marga) heats up, MLC A.H. Vishwanath has urged Siddaramaiah to reconsider his stance, cautioning him against falling into the trap of his followers who are hell-bent on tarnishing his…
‘Shakti’ propels KSRTC Mysuru Rural Division towards profit
January 2, 2025Mysuru: The State Government’s ambitious ‘Shakti’ Scheme has given a new lease of life to KSRTC Mysuru Rural Division that was reeling under loss year-on-year. The Division has earned a profit of Rs. 2.3 crore in the last nine months of the current fiscal year-2024-25, with 6.62 crore passengers travelling inKSRTC buses. KSRTC Mysuru Rural…
Row over renaming Princess Road as ‘Siddaramaiah Arogya Marga’: Fresh evidence sheds light on existence of ‘Princess Road’
January 2, 2025Mysuru: Fresh evidence, including maps and postcards, has surfaced to reaffirm the authenticity and historical existence of ‘Princess Road’, now largely forgotten by the public. The road, presently known as KRS Road, is proposed to be renamed as ‘Siddaramaiah Arogya Marga’. Former Mayor Sandesh Swamy presented a map from 1921, which officially designates the road…
Plaque installed at Yadavagiri proclaiming ‘Princess Road’
January 2, 2025Mysuru: Amid the ongoing debate over renaming Princess Road to ‘Siddaramaiah Arogya Marga’ and the politics surrounding the issue, a group of residents, volunteers from various organisations including the Karnataka Rashtra Sena, and concerned citizens installed a plaque proclaiming the name ‘Princess Road,’ accompanied by the note: “This name was inaugurated in 1921 by Nalwadi…
Cabinet to meet at MM Hills for the first time in January 2025
January 2, 2025Chamarajanagar: The State Government has decided to hold its next Cabinet meeting at Male Mahadeshwara (MM) Hills before the second week of January 2025. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has directed Chamarajanagar DC Shilpa Nag to make necessary arrangements for the historic event. This will mark the first Cabinet meeting in the border district of Chamarajanagar…
Leopard scare at Mysuru Infosys campus: Combing operation continues on third day
January 2, 2025Mysuru: The combing operation by the Forest Department to trace and capture the elusive leopard which was spotted at Infosys campus in city at about 4.30 am on Dec. 31 has continued on the third day today with no traces of the leopard. Even the camera traps installed in the vicinity where the leopard was…
Over 1.34 lakh visitors enjoy enchanting Palace Flower Show
January 2, 2025Mysore Palace records 2,47,479 visitors from Dec. 21 to Dec. 31, 2024 Mysuru: The Mysore Palace once again became a hub of artistic beauty as the 11-day Flower Show drew a record crowd of 1,34,944 visitors. Organised by the Mysore Palace Board, the event featured an array of vibrant flowers, intricate models and replicas of…
Derogatory remarks against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Samiti calls for Mysuru Bandh on Jan. 7
January 2, 2025Mysuru: Alleging that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had made derogatory remarks against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament, the city’s Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Abhimaanigala Horata Samiti has called for Mysuru Bandh on Jan. 7. Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here today, former Mayor Purushotham said that the Samiti has called for 10-hour…
New Year Cheers: Liquor sales hit Rs. 308 crore in a day
January 2, 2025Mysuru accounted for Rs. 13.56 crore liquor sale revenue on Dec. 31, 2024 Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Excise Department witnessed a record-breaking revenue during New Year celebrations, with liquor sales reaching staggering heights. On Dec. 31, 2024, liquor sales by the Karnataka State Beverages Corporation (KSBC) alone generated Rs. 308 crore. This marked a significant increase from…
Junior Health Inspector commits suicide
January 2, 2025Mysuru: A 38-year-old employee of the District Health and Family Welfare Department has allegedly committed suicide by hanging self at a room in a private hotel on KRS Road here yesterday evening. The deceased is Shivakumar, son of Jayaram, a native of Hijjalaguppe village in Nagamangala taluk and was residing at Manasinagar in city. He…















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