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Cauvery water sharing row: Spate of protests continues in city
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Cauvery water sharing row: Spate of protests continues in city

September 26, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Even as bandh is being observed in the State capital Bengaluru, opposing release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, series of protests were staged at various parts of Mysuru city by several organisations today, criticising the State Government’s decision to release water to TN. Activists of Cauvery Kriya Samithi (Cauvery Action Committee) staged a…

Distress formula, Mekedatu Project only two solutions for Cauvery crisis: CM
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Distress formula, Mekedatu Project only two solutions for Cauvery crisis: CM

September 26, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Facing the heat of today’s Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water sharing, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has expressed his view that the absence of a “distress formula” that would benefit both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is the key reason behind the dispute’s prolonged existence without an amicable solution. Speaking to the media at Mysuru Airport this…

Bengaluru bandh tomorrow
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Bengaluru bandh tomorrow

September 25, 2023

Kannada organisations, activists call for total Karnataka Bandh on Sept. 29 Bengaluru: In protest against the State Government’s decision to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, several pro-farmer and pro-Kannada organisations have called for a complete ‘Bengaluru bandh’ on Sept. 26 (Tuesday). Over 175 organisations and Opposition parties including BJP and JD(S) have extended their…

‘Adopt a Monument’ Scheme: Online process launched
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‘Adopt a Monument’ Scheme: Online process launched

September 25, 2023

Of the 280 identified monuments in Karnataka, 61 in Mysuru Division open for adoption Mysuru/Bengaluru: In a significant move aimed at enhancing the visitor experience at Karnataka’s monuments, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah launched the ‘Namma Smaraka’ digital online portal (‘Digital Vedike’) at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru this morning. This event, jointly organised by the Tourism Department…

Dasara 2023 to avoid extravagance: Minister
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Dasara 2023 to avoid extravagance: Minister

September 24, 2023

It will neither be ‘grand’ nor ‘simple’ but a ‘traditional’ celebration Mysore/Mysuru: In response to mounting pressure from stakeholders in the tourism sector, District Minister H.C. Mahadevappa has announced that Mysuru Dasara will no longer be categorised as either ‘simple’ or ‘grand.’ Instead, it will be ‘traditional’ Dasara adhering to the historic essence of the…

‘Kodava’/’Kodavaru’ designation official now with Cabinet assent
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‘Kodava’/’Kodavaru’ designation official now with Cabinet assent

September 24, 2023

Madikeri: Addressing a long- standing demand of the Kodava community, the Karnataka Cabinet yesterday stamped its approval for the official use of ‘Kodava / Kodavaru’ on caste certificates and all other documents, replacing the previous ‘Kodagaru’ designation or classification. The State Government has endorsed the recommendations put forth by the Karnataka Backward Classes Commission. The…

Get ready for a thrilling ride on water
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Get ready for a thrilling ride on water

September 24, 2023

Fortnight-long water sports planned during Dasara festival; no decision yet on venue — Varuna Lake or KRS backwaters Mysore/Mysuru: With less than a month left for Dasara festival to begin on Oct. 15, several plans are on to make the annual event more attractive, with adventure sports including water and land-based events, among them. It…

Mandya Bandh Total
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Mandya Bandh Total

September 23, 2023

Mandya: In a show of solidarity, the Cauvery heartland of Mandya and Maddur witnessed a complete shutdown this morning as farmers, activists and various pro-Kannada organisations united for a Bandh against the State Government’s move to comply with the orders to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.  The call for the Bandh was given by…

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