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Devotees sleep on roads & open spaces around Nanjangud Temple
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Devotees sleep on roads & open spaces around Nanjangud Temple

August 26, 2024

For years, devotees have been dropping letters in Hundi requesting the temple administration for basic amenities… but in vain Mysore/Mysuru: The renowned Srikanteshwara Swami Temple in Nanjangud, often called the Temple Town or Dakshina Kashi, generates an annual revenue of more than Rs. 30 crore from devotees’ offerings. Yet, the same devotees are left to…

Gowri-Ganesha Festival – No place for Plaster of Paris idols: DC
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Gowri-Ganesha Festival – No place for Plaster of Paris idols: DC

August 26, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines for the public to follow during the Gowri-Ganesha festival, which will be celebrated on Sept. 6 and 7 in the district. Key among these guidelines is the immediate crackdown on individuals and organisations involved in the production and sale of Plaster…

City BJP seeks single-window system for festival approvals
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City BJP seeks single-window system for festival approvals

August 26, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: The BJP City Unit has urged the District Administration to establish a single-window system for issuing permissions to install Gowri-Ganesha idols in public spaces. In a memorandum submitted to Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr. P. Shivaraju on Friday, a delegation of City BJP leaders, led by General Secretary H.G. Giridhar, highlighted the challenges organisers face…

Jail or Resort ?!
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Jail or Resort ?!

August 26, 2024

Murder accused actor Darshan seen relaxing with cigarette and coffee in prison; Video call from prison goes viral Bengaluru: Seven officials of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru have been suspended following an investigation into a viral photograph and video showing Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa receiving what appears to be special treatment while in custody….

MLC Vishwanath questions sale of Govt. land to JSW Steel
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MLC Vishwanath questions sale of Govt. land to JSW Steel

August 26, 2024

‘CM Siddaramaiah demanded Rs. 62 crore for his 14 MUDA sites but sold 3,667 acres Govt. land for Rs. 52 crore’ Mysore/Mysuru: Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) A.H. Vishwanath has launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of demanding Rs. 62 crore for his 14 sites sanctioned by the Mysuru Urban…

SWR Mysuru unveils cutting-edge QR code-based ticketing system
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SWR Mysuru unveils cutting-edge QR code-based ticketing system

August 26, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) has unveiled a cutting-edge QR code-based ticketing system, revolutionising the way passengers purchase General Class tickets and platform tickets. This innovative facility is now available at 94 Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) counters across 81 stations, offering a seamless and convenient experience. By leveraging the QR code…

Waste dump near V.V. Puram Police Station poses danger
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Waste dump near V.V. Puram Police Station poses danger

August 26, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Waste items, including survey poles, a wooden shelf and other debris, have been irresponsibly dumped on the footpath at the turning of the road right in front of V.V. Puram Police Station, creating a significant hazard for motorists. Residents say the waste originated from a temporary shop set up on the footpath. Despite multiple…

Plea to adopt Salem Corporation method to control stray cattle
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Plea to adopt Salem Corporation method to control stray cattle

August 26, 2024

Memorandum submitted to MCC Commissioner Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Parisara Ulisi Samithi have urged Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Ashaad-Ur-Rahman Shariff to adopt Tamil Nadu’s Salem Corporation method to control stray cattle menace in city. Samithi members also submitted a memorandum in this regard to the MCC Commissioner. The Samithi members stated that the Salem Corporation…

Karnataka Ursu Mahamandali Trust releases book on achievers
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Karnataka Ursu Mahamandali Trust releases book on achievers

August 26, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that Ursu community is a nano community with a low population of about 50,000 spread across the State, Sri Varchasvi Srikanta Siddalinga Raje Urs, Seer of Malavalli, Kappadi and Honnayakanahalli Mutts, has called upon the community members to keep in constant touch for the welfare and development of the community. He was speaking…

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