Mysore/Mysuru: Forest Department is all set to crack a whip on the miscreants who have been spoiling the sanctity of Chamundi Hill, the most prominent hub of religious tourism in the State, by imposing fine from Sept. 1, 2023. A dedicated Task Force will be deployed to implement the measures by penalising the offenders. This…
Lokayukta raids officials in 48 locations across State
August 17, 2023Houses of Kodagu Additional DC, Harangi Superintending Engineer searched in Madikeri and Mysuru Mysuru/Madikeri: Many senior Government officials were jolted from their slumber this morning as the Karnataka Lokayukta orchestrated synchronised raids across 48 locations throughout the State. These actions were prompted by intelligence suggesting the undue amassing of assets by officials. The raids spanned…
Muthiah Muralitharan starts soft drink factory in Chamarajanagar
August 17, 2023Celebrated Sri Lankan off-spinner to invest Rs. 400 crore; KIADB allots 46.30-acre land Chamarajanagar: Sri Lanka’s cricket icon and celebrated off-spinner Muthiah Muralitharan is embarking on a fresh journey as an entrepreneur in the industrial sector. Transitioning from his legendary cricket career, Muralitharan is now venturing into the business realm by establishing a soft drink…
God Save Devaraja Market
August 16, 2023By K.B. Ganapathy, Senior Journalist Mysore/Mysuru: The royal city of Mysuru has many historical and cultural structures that include Palaces and public buildings and also massive ornate royal arches spread all over the city. Unfortunately, due to decades of neglect in maintaining them, either by the PWD or the Department concerned, these heritage structures are…
Remembering T.S. Satyan
August 16, 2023On the occasion of the birth centenary of T.S. Satyan, one of India’s foremost photo-journalists, the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), #22, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru, has arranged an exhibition of some of his great works. The expo, aptly titled ‘With great ease: The photography of T.S. Satyan,’ was opened on Aug. 12, 2023. Born…
District Minister unveils slew of plans for Mysuru on I-Day
August 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare and District in-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa highlighted the State Government’s comprehensive plans to address the evolving needs of Mysuru city’s growth while preserving and conserving the unique products that bear the Mysuru name and remain in demand. During the 77th Independence Day celebrations organised by the District Administration at Torchlight Parade…
Come up with new ideas for Dasara: Minister tells officials
August 14, 2023Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa chairs first preparatory meeting Mysore/Mysuru: The first preparatory meeting of Dasara-2023 under the Chairmanship of District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa was held at the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Hall in city this morning to prepare road-map for Dasara celebrations. The meeting deliberated on the preparations for Nada Habba in the wake of the…
Bike-borne criminals rob two couples on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
August 14, 2023Incidents occur on the night of Aug. 12; Mandya SP visits spot Srirangapatna: Gangs looting commuters on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway are back in action and in two incidents reported on Saturday night, two couples fell victim to daring robberies. In the first incident, Shivaprasad and his wife Suma from Udupi district were robbed by two…
Demolition of Devaraja Market MGP to exert pressure on Govt. to save structure
August 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following the recent dismissal by the Karnataka High Court of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition expressing concerns about the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) plan to demolish and reconstruct the 137-year-old Devaraja Market due to its deteriorated condition and to replace it with a new building, the Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) convened a monthly…
Final rehearsal of 76th Independence Day held
August 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The final rehearsal for the 76th Independence Day (I-Day) celebrations took place at Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap this morning. The preparations have been underway for the past two days and today’s was the last rehearsal with tomorrow being a rest day. During today’s concluding rehearsal, DCP (Law and Order) M. Muthuraj received the…
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