It was reported yesterday that Karnataka Dy.CM and a team of senior officials would visit Singapore to get a first-hand experience of tunnel roads so they can build similar underground roads to decongest Bengaluru. Ambitious much? A few years ago, Bengaluru got an underpass system called ‘Magic Box’, where they created box-shaped passages under existing…
Ashada Friday: Devotees throng Chamundi Hill temple
June 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Amid clear skies and a favourable weather, thousands of devotees from the city and across the State made a beeline to Chamundi Hill temple to seek the blessings of Goddess Chamundeshwari this morning on the first Ashada Friday, an auspicious day in the Ashada month for Hindus. The pujas and all other rituals associated…
5 crore women travel for free in 11 days
June 23, 2023Zero tickets’ worth Rs. 126,72,99,929 issued so far Mysore/Mysuru: The recent launch of the ‘Shakti’ scheme which provides free travel for women on non-premi-um Government buses, has remained popular among female passengers even after 11 days. Data from all divisions of the KSRTC show that over 5 crore women have travelled across the State, costing…
Of Passionate People …and their service to society
June 23, 2023In the beginning of the month, I had received a book about a famous Horticulturist during the days of Wadiyar rulers of Mysore, Rao Bahadur H.C. Javaraya titled ‘a gardener and a gentleman.’ The format of the book was similar to a miniature coffee-table book with innumerable beautifully produced photographs and pictures enriching each and…
District Administration gears up for first Ashada Friday tomorrow
June 22, 2023KSRTC to run free buses for devotees from Lalitha Mahal grounds to Chamundeshwari Hill Temple Mysore/Mysuru: With thousands of devotees from all parts of the State and elsewhere expected to visit Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill during Ashada Fridays (June 23, June 30, July 7 and July 14), the District Administration is fully geared…
IAF’s exhibition vehicle in city colleges from July 4
June 22, 2023It has aircraft flight simulators, Glasstron goggles, Virtual Reality headsets for students to have hands-on experience Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to attract young individuals to join the IAF (Indian Air Force), a unique mobile platform called IPEV (Induction Publicity Exhibition Vehicle) has been launched to promote the IAF’s activities nationwide. It is a big blue…
Rare moment as Sub-Inspector dad passes baton to daughter
June 22, 2023Mandya Central Police Station becomes a witness to the bond between a father and daughter Mandya/Mysuru: Children naturally follow the profession of their parents. It brings immense joy to the parents especially when their children surpass their parents’ occupation and reach greater heights. The Mandya Police Department witnessed such a rare incident. In a heart-warming…
Scenic Brindavan Gardens dotted with over 2,000 Yoga performers
June 21, 2023Many students from schools brought to venue in goods tempos, sparking outrage Srirangapatna: Over 2,000 performed Yoga amidst the scenic premises of Brindavan Gardens at KRS this morning as part of the Ninth International Day of Yoga organised by Mandya District Administration. However, due to severe lapses by the organisers, the performance was delayed by…
Criminals extort money from elderly car drivers by faking accidents
June 21, 2023A gang operating in city is targeting only aged persons driving four-wheelers Mysore/Mysuru: Two-wheeler riders who are targeting senior citizens driving four-wheelers to extort money are blaming them of committing accidents. Three cases of such incidents taking place in a span of 15 days in city are reported. After waylaying cars driven by elderly people,…
Mysuru’s first Botanical Garden with rare plants smells of sewage
June 21, 2023Horticulture Department writes multiple letters to MCC, MUDA, Forest Department; relief not in sight By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The Mysuru city’s first Botanical Garden, which was intended to join the long list of existing natural water bodies, parks, boulevards and green canopies is in danger of turning into a neglected place. Sewage water is entering…
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