Mysore/Mysuru: Mango, the king of fruits, famed for its rich taste and aroma, has arrived in city markets, but the scorching summer heat has kept customers away, triggering a sharp fall in prices. This year’s harsh summer has also affected mango cultivation. Unseasonal rain in January and February caused large-scale flower shedding, reducing yields by…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a major aviation security preparedness exercise, Mysore Airport conducted a full-scale Anti-Hijack Mock Exercise yesterday evening to assess its emergency response mechanism and inter-agency coordination during a potential aircraft hijack situation. The exercise began at 4.20 pm and involved coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including airport authorities, Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF),…
By R. Chandra Prakash The Supreme Court’s observations during the hearing of a PIL by R. Raja Chandra and Gouri Satya are a very severe indictment of the Government’s rigid and unscientific approach towards preservation of Mysuru’s century-old two heritage buildings — the Devaraja Market and the Lansdowne Building. It is to be recollected here…
Over 8 ‘Meja’ thefts reported in Lashkar Mohalla; goldsmith community seeks Police intervention Mysuru: A spate of broad daylight thefts of ‘Meja’, specialised tables used in designing and manufacturing gold ornaments, has put the city’s gold jewellery-making community on high alert. More than eight cases of ‘Meja’ theft have been reported, particularly in the artisanal…
Mandya: Srirangapatna Police have arrested five persons in connection with the murder of Mohammed Shoaib, a second-hand car dealer from Udayagiri in Mysuru, said Mandya Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr. V.J. Shobha Rani. Those arrested are Khaliq Ahmed, Syed Shoaib, Mohammed Saif, Masood Ahmed and Rihan Ahmed Khan, all residents of Udayagiri in Mysuru, the…
Chamarajanagar: Following the death of 10-year-old Harshith from Bengaluru in a leopard attack during a padayatra from Nagamale to Male Mahadeshwara Hills (M.M. Hills) yesterday, the Forest Department has temporarily banned padayatra on the route to ensure the safety of devotees. The Chamarajanagar District Administration is said to have issued directions in this regard, following…
M.M. Hills: A 10-year-old boy from Bengaluru was killed in a leopard attack this morning between Indiganatha village and Nagamale in the forested stretch leading to Male Mahadeshwara Temple in Male Mahadeshwara Hills. The route is frequently used by devotees undertaking a padayatra to the hill shrine. The deceased is Harshith. He was trekking to…
‘Restore, don’t rebuild heritage landmarks Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building’ Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to immediately release funds for the conservation and restoration of Mysuru’s heritage structures, Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building, in compliance with the recent Supreme Court directive. In a letter to the Chief Minister,…
Bengaluru: Accusing the Congress of betraying its alliance partners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that backstabbing is in Congress’ blood and this party can go to any extent for the sake of power. He was speaking at the felicitation programme organised by BJP Karnataka State unit at HAL Airport here this morning. The PM had…
Archaeozoologist Dr. C.V. Sharada shares insights on how animal remains help reconstruct the past For archaeozoologist and environmental archaeologist Dr. C.V. Sharada, archaeology is not merely about uncovering the past. It offers a lens to understand the present and shape the future. By studying human-animal relationships, she brings out deeper insights into sustainability, climate change…
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