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New row erupts in Mandya over Waqf Board claims
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New row erupts in Mandya over Waqf Board claims

November 4, 2024

Board claims ownership of Chandagalu Government School, Sri Chikkamma Chikkadevi Temple in Mahadevapura Mandya: In a continuation of the ongoing dispute involving the Waqf Board in the State, a new controversy has emerged in Mandya. The Waqf Board has claimed ownership of lands belonging to a Government school in Chandagalu and the Sri Chikkamma Chikkadevi…

Old DC Office to house Kannada Museum: CM
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Old DC Office to house Kannada Museum: CM

November 3, 2024

Mysuru: The debate over the future of the Old Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office, historically known as ‘Attara Kacheri’ during the British era, has ended with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s announcement to transform the building into a Kannada Museum. Previously, proposals included converting it into a ‘War Museum and Defence Library and Research Centre’ or a museum…

Cracker of business this Deepavali for vendors
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Cracker of business this Deepavali for vendors

November 3, 2024

Mysuru: This year’s Deepavali was cheerful for the vendors and wholesalers as they recorded a massive business compared to previous two years. Deepavali being one of the important festivals to Hindu community, people were seen thronging shops at various locations across the city to purchase crackers. The sale of crackers was such that, most of…

Weed warfare: NGO clears invasive threats in Bandipur
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Weed warfare: NGO clears invasive threats in Bandipur

November 3, 2024

Junglescapes Charitable Trust targets 500 acres of forests in Gopalaswamy Betta, Kundakere zones Invasive species such as Senna spectabilis and Lantana are wreaking havoc on the forest ecosystem and diminishing grazing opportunities for herbivores. In response, the Junglescapes Charitable Trust of Bengaluru is diligently uprooting these threats as part of a crucial forest restoration initiative….

Rush for Crackers
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Rush for Crackers

October 31, 2024

Mysuru: As Deepavali approaches, the sale of firecrackers has surged in Mysuru, with bustling wholesale cracker stalls drawing large crowds. This morning, shoppers flocked to the Hebbal Industrial Area, eager to purchase their festive supplies. While a few stalls are set up at J.K. Grounds, J.L.B. Road, Kuvempunagar, Lalitha Mahal Road and Boothale Pitch, they…

DKS hints Govt. considering changes in ‘Shakti’ Scheme
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DKS hints Govt. considering changes in ‘Shakti’ Scheme

October 31, 2024

No proposal to discontinue the free bus travel scheme: CM clarifies Bengaluru:  Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) hinted at potential changes to the Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women across the State. He claimed that some women commuters have expressed a preference to pay for their tickets, despite the scheme’s goal…

KSRTC’s upgraded Airavata from Mysuru to Hyderabad, Chennai
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KSRTC’s upgraded Airavata from Mysuru to Hyderabad, Chennai

October 31, 2024

Six more sleeper-class buses sought for Tirupati, Chennai, Mantralaya Mysuru/Bengaluru:  The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) unveiled its upgraded Airavata Club Class 2.0 Volvo buses in Bengaluru yesterday. This new Airavata Club Class 2.0 fleet includes 20 Volvo buses, each equipped with advanced features to enhance passenger comfort and operational efficiency. These buses will…

MUDA 50:50 site scam probe: Ex-MUDA Commr. Dinesh Kumar Missing?
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MUDA 50:50 site scam probe: Ex-MUDA Commr. Dinesh Kumar Missing?

October 30, 2024

Mysuru/Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Bengaluru has launched a manhunt for former MUDA Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar, who is embroiled in a web of controversy and corruption allegations tied to the MUDA 50:50 site distribution scam. Upon learning of the ED’s raid at his home in Deepika Royal Apartments, Banaswadi, G.T. Dinesh Kumar, abruptly…

State Govt. is acting with animosity towards Mysore Royal Family: HDK
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State Govt. is acting with animosity towards Mysore Royal Family: HDK

October 30, 2024

Channapatna: Congress State Government is acting with animosity towards the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, which has made significant contributions to Karnataka’s development over the decades, said Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy here on Monday. He was addressing a public gathering at Kudluru village as part of the campaign for the upcoming…

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