DSS workers, devotees of Srikanteshwara Swamy exchange words over ‘Andhakasura Vadhe’ ritual; Police intervene Nanjangud: Tension prevailed for sometime when Dalit Sangharsha Samithi (DSS) activists objected to the ‘Andhakasura Vadhe’ ritual organised by Sri Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple authorities causing displeasure among devotees last evening. As per the tradition, a rangoli depicting demon king Mahishasura was…
Mysuru/Srirangapatna: Tourists visiting the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District will continue to be charged a toll for one more year to access the 650-metre bridge, as the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) has not yet recovered the construction costs of the bridge. The toll is applicable to all vehicles…
Flower Show: 3.5 lakh and Mysuru Zoo: 1.02 lakh visitors in three days; KRS Dam: 12,000 per day Mysore/Mysuru: Traditionally recognised for drawing tourists during Dasara and summer holidays, Mysuru has evolved into a popular year-end destination, a trend that has continued this year. As of Christmas, all categories of hotels and resorts in Mysuru…
Sri Ram Lalla’s idol installation at Ayodhya Sri Ram Mandir on Jan. 22, 2024 Mysore/Mysuru: “In the wake of installation of Sri Ram Lalla’s idol (Prana Pratishtapane) at Ayodhya Ram Mandir on Jan. 22, the sacred ‘Mantrakshathe,’ letters of appeal and photos of Sri Ram, received from Ayodhya, will be distributed to every household from…
Motorists damage retro-reflective delineators, bollards Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is promoting environmental-friendly transportation and enhancing cyclist safety through the construction of synthetic cycle tracks across the city. Rs. 3,65,60,000 has been allocated to develop bicycle tracks, spanning a distance of 8.72 kms. The primary objective of this initiative is to encourage the use…
From 57 deaths in May-June 2023 to six in November Mysore/Mysuru: The alarming number of fatal accidents on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway has seen a drastic decline, thanks to the enforcement of strict laws and action against commuters who violate the rules. Between September and November 2023, Police have booked over 5,000 cases against vehicles who…
Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas was celebrated across the city with grandeur and religious fervour last night. All churches were colourfully decorated for the festive occasion, resonating with carol singing and Holy Mass. Church services, including Midnight Mass on Christmas eve, are significant events. Last evening, homes, streets and public spaces were…
Hotels report 100 percent occupancy; All parking slots full as tourists forced to park on busy roads Mysore/Mysuru: The Christmas and New Year season is attracting thousands of tourists to Mysuru and Kodagu, with visitors streaming in from Bengaluru and other locations since yesterday morning, taking advantage of the extended weekend. Consequently, toll booths along…
Mysore/Mysuru: Speaking for the first time to media after the recent Parliament security breach where the passes provided by his office were used by the perpetrators to carry out the daring scare in a high-security zone, Mysuru Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha asserted that the ultimate judges of whether he is a traitor or a patriot…
Alter ego of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba? [Continued from yesterday] K.B. Ganapathy (KBG): How did you become his successor? Sathya Sai Baba died in the year 2011. Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai was in Bengaluru. He had a prayer room attached to his living room. One day while he was sitting and praying, the apparition…
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