By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist The recent reports about the fate of heritage structures in quick succession come as a shock and bring to focus once again the monumental neglect of the age-old buildings by the authorities concerned in Mysuru. The way they are facing decay and damage may turn Mysuru into a city sans…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022Mysuru reports 1 new COVID-19 positive case, 0 discharges and 0 deaths today.
Neglect of heritage structures decried
October 24, 2022Save Mysuru’s Heritage, Save Mysuru’s Pride Over 300 people take part in candlelight protest in front of Fire Brigade Station Memorandum to be submitted to Government seeking Rs. 500 crore grants for heritage conservation Mysore/Mysuru: A candlelight protest was organised at 7 pm yesterday at the Fire Brigade Station in Saraswathipuram to draw the attention…
Freedom fighters take out Sarot procession marking Mysore Chalo Movement
October 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the 75th anniversary of Mysore Chalo Movement (Oct. 24,1947), freedom fighters under the banner of Mysore City and District Freedom Fighters Association took out a Sarot procession in the city this morning. The procession, which commenced from Subbarayanakere grounds along Chamaraja Double road, passed through Chamaraja Double road and other main thoroughfares in…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022Mysuru reports 8 new COVID-19 positive cases, 6 discharges and 0 deaths today.
High cracker prices Deepavali dampener
October 23, 2022But crowds at cracker stalls keep up festive spirit high Mysore/Mysuru: Deepavali celebrations which are just three days away will definitely pinch the pocket of consumers as prices of firecrackers have gone up by 35 to 40 percent this year. According to wholesalers and retailers, the hike in prices is linked to both shortage of…
700-year-old Shiva Temple discovered near Virajpet
October 23, 2022Madikeri: An ancient Shiva Temple, said to be about 700 years old, has been discovered at Bollumadu village in Virajpet taluk. The temple, found at a spot behind the Post Office on Kadanga Paraane is in a highly dilapidated state and is on the verge of total collapse. The temple, said to be built using…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: October 22, 2022
October 22, 2022Mysuru reports 6 new COVID-19 positive cases, 5 discharges and 0 deaths today.
Multiple heritage structure collapses cause concern
October 22, 2022Authorities look the other way citing fund crunch, lament conservationists Mysore/Mysuru: Frequent collapse of heritage buildings in Heritage City has caused concern among conservationists, heritage experts and the general public. While a portion of Maharani’s Science College collapsed yesterday, reducing the Chemistry Laboratory and another adjacent room into rubble, a portion of the Mysore Palace…
Clay lamps struggle to light up lives of potters
October 22, 2022Potters troubled as diyas lose sheen, outshined by artificial lights market By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Pottery work is extremely labour-intensive and earthen lamps have been selling at the same price for years with only a marginal increase. But the expenses and labour have doubled for the potters and the invasion of cheap Chinese lamps sold…
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