Parks neglected; Raja Kaluve covered to park vehicles Mysore/Mysuru: Vijayanagar 1st Stage, coming under MCC Ward No. 20, is one of the prestigious residential layouts of the city. The layout holds mirror to the issues which are plaguing the residents, like neglected parks, Raja Kaluve, which is filled with garbage and ‘Banuvarada Santhe/ Raitha Santhe’…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway: GPS-based toll collection to be introduced soon
January 9, 2024New system to provide huge relief for short distance motorists By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Mysore/Mysuru: Paying a hefty toll on Access-Controlled 10-lane Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway (Highway) may become a thing of the past with the Central Government deciding over implementing Geographical Positioning System (GPS)-based toll deduction system for the distance travelled on the Highway. The new…
Prof. Dhananjaya, a leader in technical education
January 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. M.H. Dhananjaya, who passed away yesterday, is remembered for his yeoman service in the field of technical education. Born on Apr. 16, 1933, Prof. Dhananjaya completed his BE in Electrical Engineering at University of Mysore and did his MS in Electronics at Pratt Institute, USA. He joined as a Professor at Sri Jayachamarajendra…
Massive Pandava-era Shivalinga unearthed in South Kodagu
January 9, 2024Madikeri: A massive Shivalinga, believed to dating back to the era of Pandavas, has been unearthed in South Kodagu, evoking astonishment among the residents and coffee estate owners. Situated at the base of Kunda Hill (Kunda Betta) in Ponnampet taluk of South Kodagu, this giant Shivalinga was uncovered beneath a majestic tree within the coffee…
Mining around KRS Banned
January 8, 2024Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has imposed a ban on all forms of mining and quarrying activities within a 20-km radius of the historic Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district. The verdict was delivered by a Division Bench this morning comprising Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale and Justice Krishna S. Dixit. The petition…
Auto drivers seek 25-30 kms operating permit from city
January 8, 2024Demand access to Srirangapatna, KRS Dam, Nanjangud as Mysuru is a tourist-centric place Mysore/Mysuru: Autorickshaw drivers in Mysuru have appealed to the District Administration to extend the permit for their operations to cover tourist destinations around Mysuru including Srirangapatna, Nanjangud, Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and Balamuri, up to a range of 25 to 30…
R.T. Nagar house owners in dire need of basic services
January 8, 2024MUDA overlooked procedures related to three acres of land in Survey No. 115, say residents By Mohan Kayaka Mysore/Mysuru: A blunder by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has placed the residents of Rabindranath Tagore (R.T.) Nagar ‘A’ Zone, Outer Ring Road (ORR), in a difficult situation. Despite the satisfaction of constructing their own houses,…
Three-day Mysuru Fest-2024 at Open Air Theatre from Jan. 26
January 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Brand Fest, spanning three days and branded as Mysuru Fest-2024, is set to unfold in the city from Friday, Jan. 26, extending through the weekend on Jan. 27 (Saturday) and Jan. 28 (Sunday). Hosted by the Tourism Department, this mega event aims to provide a dynamic platform for showcasing the art, culture…
Congress in Karnataka will meet its end soon: JD(S) Supremo
January 7, 2024Bengaluru: JD(S) Supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda said that the Congress will meet its end in the State under the leadership of CM Siddaramaiah and Dy.CM D.K. Shivakumar. Addressing a press meet here on Friday, Deve Gowda said: “I have seen politics in the country for the past 60 years. I am…
Melukote enriches Ayodhya Ram Temple event on Jan. 22
January 7, 2024Mandya: The ‘Prana Pratishtapana’ ceremony of Lord Rama idol is scheduled to take place on Jan. 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh and Ayodhya is buzzing with extensive preparations for this auspicious event, and notably, Kannadigas have played a significant role in these arrangements. From providing the rocks used to carve the idols to contributing the…
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