Shell companies issued counterfeit invoices worth Rs. 1,008 crore with illegal tax credit of Rs. 180 crore Bengaluru: In a joint operation, the Commercial Tax authorities of Karnataka and Kerala have busted a large-scale fraud encompassing more than 100 bogus firms engaged in the issuance of fake tax invoices and creation of fake Input Tax…
Image of elusive tiger captured
January 19, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The image of elusive tiger that has created panic in Mahadevapura and surrounding villages in Srirangapatna, Mandya district was captured on the camera trap installed in one of the private farms in Channahalli on Wednesday night. Though, there were complaints about the tiger movements in ‘Shooting’ Mahadevapura, Channahalli and Bidarahallihundi, there is no oficial…
Ram idol carved out of a three-billion-year-old rock
January 19, 2024Azure-coloured Krishna Shile is the oldest rock from South India, says city Professor Mysore/Mysuru: The idol of Lord Ram (Ram Lalla), carved by Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj and now gracing the sanctum sanctorum of Sri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, has been chiselled out of a three-billion-year-old rock, according to Dr. C. Srikantappa, UGC-Emeritus Professor (retired),…
Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj’s Ram Lalla idol installed at Ayodhya temple
January 18, 2024Ram Mandir special postage stamp released New Delhi: The idol of Ram Lalla carved by Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj has been installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayodhya Ram Temple this morning, ahead of ‘Pran Pratistha’ ceremony on Jan. 22. Following this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued commemorative postage stamps honouring the Ram Mandir,…
Revenue Minister pulls up officials for laxity, delays
January 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: At a progress review meeting of the Revenue Department at the Regional Commissioner’s Office yesterday, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda directed officers to enhance their efforts to uphold the Government’s reputation. He bombarded officers with inquiries, emphasising the importance of efficiently distributing drought relief to farmers. He questioned the status of the updated Farmers…
Bandipur tribal hamlets get 24×7 ambulances
January 18, 2024Empowering tribal communities with comprehensive development programmes Mysore/Mysuru: Bandipur Tiger Reserve, home to significant tribal populations such as Jenu Kuruba, Betta Kuruba, Soliga and Kadu Kuruba, recognises the invaluable role of tribals in tiger and forest conservation. Underscoring the historic partnership between tribals and conservation efforts, a coordination meeting was convened last Saturday with over…
Centre grants Rs. 107 crore for two underbridges: MP
January 17, 2024Road underbridge on KRS Road near Falcon Tyres; another at railway crossing behind Crawford Hall Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move to enhance railway traffic efficiency and commuter convenience in Mysuru city, the Central Government has allocated over Rs. 107 crore for the construction of road underbridges in key locations. The funds will be utilised for…
Tiger sighted at Mahadevapura, barely 10 kms from Mysuru city
January 17, 2024Villagers unnerved; four goats killed last night at Gobbaragala, 4 kms from Mahadevapura Srirangapatna: Residents of Mahadevapura, popularly known as ‘Shooting’ Mahadevapura, situated just 10 km from Mysuru and the neighbouring villages are gripped with panic following the sighting of a tiger, a video of which has gone viral on social media. In addition to…
Unregulated RO Plant boom sparks water purity concerns
January 17, 2024By Mohan Kayaka Mysore/Mysuru: Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants, commonly known as ‘Pure water kiosks or Plants,’ have been increasing in the city. However, any lapse in maintenance or operation could pose life-threatening risks. While water is indispensable for daily life, a concerning trend has emerged with individuals jeopardising the lives of others under the guise…
‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative rolled out
January 16, 2024Complete KYC by Jan. 31 to avoid deactivation by NHAI New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative that aims to discourage user behaviour of using single FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple FASTags to a particular vehicle. The move is taken with an aim…
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