Mysuru: Mysuru’s famed Karanji Lake, once renowned for its pristine waters, rich greenery and thriving birdlife, is facing a serious ecological threat as unchecked sewage inflow continues to pollute the waterbody. What was once considered one of the city’s most treasured tourist attractions and biodiversity hotspots is increasingly turning into a sewage reservoir, triggering concern…
Lalitha Mahal Grounds unavailable for devotees during Ashada Fridays Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration is exploring alternative parking locations for devotees visiting Chamundi Hill during the upcoming sacred Ashada Friday celebrations, as private vehicles will not be allowed to ascend the Hill during the festival period. The Ashada festivities this year begin with the first…
Mysuru: A turtle that suffered severe injuries during canal excavation work near Mallupur village in Nanjangud Taluk was successfully treated and released into the Kapila River after a week-long rescue and rehabilitation effort. The turtle was seriously injured when an excavator bucket struck it during canal works, shattering its upper shell. According to those involved…
Pay-and-park system for Ashoka Road traders Mysuru: Traders on Ashoka Road may soon have to pay to park their vehicles on that road, with the City Police reviving plans to introduce a pay-and-park system in Mysuru’s Central Business District (CBD). The proposal will be placed before the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) for approval. The proposed…
Mysuru: “Outstanding co-operator Lalitha G.T. Devegowda, who has been conferred with the prestigious state-level Sahakara Ratna award by the State Government, is being feted for her immense contribution to the co-operative sector and this honour is attributed to her service to the society”, said Adichunchanagiri Mutt Seer Dr. Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji. He was speaking at the…
Senior Civil Judge Nagaraj S. Ankasadoddi inaugurates World Day Against Child Labour Mysuru: Principal Senior Civil Judge Nagaraj S. Ankasadoddi has said, the children should carry books in their hand than any other unwanted tools, as the children are considered as the future of the country. Judge Ankasadoddi was spe- aking after inaugurating World Day…
Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee Chairperson Pushpavalli has instructed banks not to force beneficiaries to adjust the financial assistance received under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme towards loan arrears or interest payments. Chairing a meeting of the MCC Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee at the MCC main office on New Sayyaji Rao Road…
Mysuru: Continuing its camp in the city for the second day, the Karnataka Legislature’s Sub-ordinate Legislation Committee visited K.R. Hospital on Thursday and reviewed its infrastructure, patient care facilities and service delivery. During the inspection, the Committee members visited the Emergency Ward, Out-Patient Registration Centre, Drug Stores, Kitchen, Surgical Department and Psychiatry Unit. Issuing a…
51 amateur golfers from across India participate; 17-year-old Gurugram golfer Riya Jadon takes lead Mysuru: The three-day 7th leg of Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour (PGT) – 2026 was teed-off at the golf course of Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club (JWGC) in the city yesterday by Regional Commissioner of Mysuru Division Nitesh Patil. In his address,…
Sanmitra init iat ive helps 112 abusers renounce habit, rebuild lives Mysuru: In a marked shift from conventional enforcement to rehabilitation, Mysuru District Police have brought 112 identified drug addicts under the State Police Department’s flagship Sanmitra initiative, pairing each of them with a Police officer who acts as a counsellor, mentor and guide. The…
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