Bengaluru: The BJP-JD(S) padayatra, which commenced in Kengeri, southwestern Bengaluru, caused major traffic congestion in the early hours today. The Mysuru-bound padayatra began at Kengeri and will proceed through Bidadi and Ramanagara before reaching Mysuru on Aug. 10. Today morning, Mysuru Road saw heavy traffic congestion near NICE Road toll plaza. Outbound traffic was particularly…
Man gets 10-year RI for sexually assaulting mentally-challenged woman
August 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A 47-year-old man, accused of sexually assaulting a mentally challenged woman, has been sentenced to 10 years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI), upon conviction, by a Court in the city yesterday. Kumar alias Kumati, aged 47 years and native of Avarthi village, Periyapatna taluk, in the district, is the convicted person. He had been charged of…
KRS Dam records 101.15 tmcft inflow from July 1 to Aug. 1
August 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District has experienced a significant increase in water inflow, with 101.15 tmcft (thousand million cubic feet) recorded from 8.30 am on July 1 to 8.30 am on Aug. 1, according to the data from the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre. Typically, June…
CNNL engineers allay fears over leakage in Kabini Dam
August 2, 2024Repair works to be taken as per the recommendations of Expert Divers Committee in February or May 2025 Mysore/Mysuru: Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd (CNNL) engineers have allayed fears over leakage of water in sluice valves at the opening of right bank canal of Kabini Dam in H.D. Kote, by stating that, it has been occurring…
Road connecting Wellesley Bridge washed away
August 2, 2024Srirangapatna: The two centuries old Wellesley Bridge in Srirangapatna has submerged, with river Cauvery flowing in full spate, damaging the retaining wall of the road connecting the bridge and washing away the road, severely inconveniencing the nearby villagers. Following torrential rains in Cauvery basin, Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, that has reached its brim, is…
I’m not afraid of any notice: Chief Minister tells Governor
August 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Taking strong exception to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s show-cause notice regarding the multi-crore scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) where 14 sites were given to his wife under the 50:50 ratio, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that he is not scared of such notices and is ready to wage a legal battle. Speaking to…
Last Ashada Friday: Heavy rush at Chamundi Hill Temple
August 2, 2024Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, CM’s wife Parvathi seek blessings Mysore/Mysuru: Goddess Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill witnessed huge rush with devotees from Mysuru and surrounding districts arriving in large numbers compared to previous Fridays to seek blessings of the presiding deity on the occasion of last Ashada Friday, this morning. The devotees, who arrived at…
Rs. 100 crore Road Under Bridges project to ease traffic on Ring Road
August 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The construction of four Road Under Bridges (RUB) along the 41.5-kilometre Outer Ring Road (National Highway-275 K) in Mysuru has begun. Railway tracks intersect the roads at four locations and the Road Under Bridges are being constructed at a cost of Rs. 100 crore, sanctioned by the Central Government. These locations are the RBI…
KSRTC electric bus veers off road; 22 passengers safe
August 2, 2024Kushalnagar: Over 22 passengers had a narrow escape when a KSRTC electric bus veered off the road and crashed into a slope near Suntikoppa in Kodagu district this morning. Fortunately, a coffee estate fence prevented the vehicle from toppling into the plantation. The KSRTC’s Power Plus electric bus was heading to Bengaluru via Mysuru. Near…
Mysuru Chalo Padayatra from Bengaluru tomorrow: BJP State incharge Agarwal
August 2, 2024After Union Minister HDK’s resentment, saffron party keeps ex-Hassan MLA Preetham Gowda away from padayatra New Delhi: A day after Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) announced that his party JD(S) won’t support Mysuru Chalo Padayatra from Bengaluru, planned by BJP, the alliance partner in the State, taking severe exception to…















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