Wayanad: The once vibrant village of Mundakkai in Wayanad district, Kerala, now stands as a stark reminder of nature’s unforgiving power. Devastated by recent heavy landslides, the village wears a heavy, mournful silence. Even after 15 days, the community is still grappling with the aftermath of this catastrophe that shook the entire nation. Survivors of…
All 152 sluice gates of KRS Dam replaced with new gates from 2011 to 2023; automation awaited Mysuru/Bengaluru: In response to the recent washing away of a crest gate at the Tungabhadra Reservoir in Vijayanagara district, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the State Government will form an Expert Committee to evaluate the condition…
Temples at Chamundi Hill are our private properties, says Pramoda Devi Wadiyar Mysore/Mysuru: The erstwhile Mysore royal family has objected to the State Government’s enactment of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Act 2024. “This is unconstitutional and we have questioned the Government move in the High Court which has stayed the Authority formation,” said royal…
Bengaluru: With the dams across the State brimming with water level reaching maximum capacity following copious rains in the last two months, the effervescent State Government has decided to celebrate the forthcoming Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara festival on a grand scale. The meeting of Dasara High Power Committee chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held at…
Mysore/Mysuru: Even before the Kannada and Culture Department officially announced the call for applications for this year’s Dasara cultural programmes, a surprising 20 applications have already arrived. Artistes and cultural troupes from across the State, country, and even abroad typically submit their applications in person or by post to the Department Office at Kalamandira, Mysuru…
Letter written on May 8, 1984 to CITB seeking alternative site comes to light Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the Opposition BJP-JD(S) are waging a political battle against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his ‘questionable’ acquisition of 14 sites in Vijayanagar from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in exchange for a 3.16-acre land at Kesare-Devanur gifted to…
Tall leaders make great nations During the years of Nehru as Prime Minister, we had many brilliant, intellectual and honest persons in his cabinet, in national institutions and in public sector units. They came from across all religions and regions. The words Socialist and Secular were not in the Preamble of our Constitution. Yet, it…
18 elephants shortlisted out of 22; 14 to be finalised tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: The famed Dasara festival 2024 is set from Oct. 3 to Oct. 12, and the momentous ‘Gajapayana’ event, showcasing the majestic march of elephants from jungle camps to Mysuru, is scheduled to begin its journey from Veeranahosahalli in Nagarahole National Park, Hunsur taluk,…
Chamarajanagar: The Bharachukki Waterfalls, which was illuminated with a hue of colours, presented a splendorous look. The occasion was ‘Chaluva Chamarajanagar Bharachukki Utsava’ hosted by Chamarajanagar District Administration at Bharachukki Waterfalls along Mandya-Chamarajanagar district border in Kollegal taluk of Chamarajanagar district yesterday evening. The colourful lights added more beauty to the teeming waterfalls with wonderful…
Mysore/Mysuru: Roadside vendors conducting business by parking their pushcarts and goods autos on the road are causing severe inconvenience to the public, especially motorists on the stretch of road from Surya Bakery Circle till Vishwamanava Kuvempu Circle in Hebbal here. According to local residents, recently a man was killed and two others sustained serious injuries…
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