Among the multiple famed tourist attractions in the hill station of Kodagu — a captivating destination for travellers from far and wide throughout the year — is a new must-visit place, a brand-new glass skywalk bridge. It is made of tempered glass panels or flooring that provide visitors with a thrilling experience of walking above…
City Railway Station escalators malfunction
July 16, 2023Exiting passengers forced to use both non-working escalators; major obstacle for elderly travellers Mysore/Mysuru: The malfunctioning of passenger escalators at the main entrance of the Mysuru City Railway Station has been causing severe inconvenience to passengers, particularly elderly travellers. While the escalators at the CFTRI entrance are working in perfect condition, the main station escalators…
Mysore Palace paves way for blend of technology, human connection
July 16, 2023A healthy combination of audio-visual virtual technology and tourist guides Mysore/Mysuru: In this evolving landscape, where technology intertwines with the world of tourism, a heart-warming transformation is taking place at the Mysore Palace. The very same technology that seemingly threatened the existence of tourist guides has ultimately become a powerful ally, elevating their role and…
Hotel owners decide to hike food prices
July 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In yet another shock to the common man who is already reeling under rising prices of essential commodities, Mysuru Hotel Owners have decided to hike the prices of food items. The hotel owners cite increase in prices of vegetables, power tariff hike, rising prices of dals and cereals, hike in water tax and increasing…
Registration for ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme from July 19
July 15, 2023Bengaluru: Ending speculations on the probable date of launch of ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme (Rs. 2,000 financial assistance to woman head of every family), the Government is going to start registration for its ambitious ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme, one of the five pre-poll guarantees announced by the Congress, from July 19. Announcing this at a press meet…
Three new Dialysis Centres in Mysuru: Health Commissioner
July 15, 2023At District Hospital on KRS Road, Saligrama and Saragur Taluk Hospitals Mysore/Mysuru: Three new Dialysis Centres will be established in Mysuru under Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP). While one will be at the District Hospital on KRS Road and the other two will come up at the Taluk Hospitals of Saragur and Saligrama. Health…
Old leaders make way… Youngsters are coming
July 15, 2023The recent political machinations in Maharashtra brought up an interesting issue — age. Is age just a number in politics? Yes. But one should know when to retire and how to retire. In all facets of life. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar, at the launch of his autobiography last month, announced his retirement…
Heavy rush on last Ashada Friday
July 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill witnessed an overwhelming number of devotees this morning, as thousands of worshippers from various parts of the State and beyond gathered to seek the divine blessings on the fourth and final Ashada (Shukravara) Friday. The sacred rituals and pujas commenced as early as 3.30 am, starting with Mahanyasa…
Yuva Brigade worker was killed in group clash: Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa
July 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dismissing any political motive behind the murder of Yuva Brigade worker Venugopal Nayak in T. Narasipur, Social Welfare Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has termed the reason behind the incident as a group clash. Dr. Mahadevappa, who represents T. Narasipur Constituency in the Assembly, is also the Mysuru District Minister. He along with Deputy Commissioner…
‘Pay and Park’ not shelved; tenders to be called soon
July 14, 2023Mayor to go on city rounds on July 17 to remove footpath encroachments Mysore/Mysuru: The decision regarding the implementation of ‘Pay and Park’ system in Mysuru city has not been dropped and is still pending. Mayor Shivakumar told the Council yesterday that a thorough review of records and documents will be conducted before calling for…
Recent Comments