Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the Karnataka Government’s action of hiking petrol and diesel prices soon after the Lok Sabha polls, the City and District Unit of the BJP, as part of the Statewide agitation, staged a massive protest in front of the new Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office in Siddarthanagar here this morning. Hundreds of BJP leaders…
Mysuru-Bengaluru National Highway-275: Tech, strict vigil result in accident rate decline
June 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The number of accidents on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway has dramatically decreased, providing a sigh of relief for travellers. Data from last year and this year highlights the positive impact of rigorous safety measures implemented by the Police Department and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). NH-275 linking the two cities had attained notoriety…
Elephant found dead inside open well !
June 18, 2024Wild tusker buried in the well as efforts to lift it prove futile A wild elephant, aged about 15 years, died after falling into an open well at Palangala village in Kedamullur Gram Panchayat in Kodagu district yesterday night at around 11. Efforts to lift the elephant using an earthmover this morning proved futile. Consequently,…
Hike in petrol, diesel prices: BJP to lay siege to DC’s office tomorrow
June 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: BJP leaders and workers of the City and District units will lay siege to the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office tomorrow (June 18) at 10.30 am in protest against the increase of petrol and diesel prices by the State Government, said BJP City President L. Nagendra. Addressing press persons at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city yesterday,…
15 killed in train mishap at West Bengal
June 17, 2024Kolkata: The death toll in a collision between a passenger train and a goods train in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district this morning, has risen to 15. Also, over 60 passengers who sustained injuries were shifted to nearby Hospitals, even as rescue operations have continued. The collision took place between Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train…
Don’t treat celebrities like God; Justice should prevail: Sudeep
June 17, 2024Bengaluru: In response to the arrest of actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the Renuka Swamy murder case, fellow Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep emphasised that justice for victim Renuka Swamy’s family is paramount, and the film industry should not be tarnished due to the actions of one individual. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Sudeep urged people…
Rangayana’s legacy in danger as senior artistes retire
June 16, 202435-year-old theatre repertory has only three senior artistes; no action on contractual appointment of new faces Mysore/Mysuru: Rangayana, the pride of Mysuru, has enriched the world of theatre for the past three-and-a-half decades with numerous acclaimed plays embraced by diverse audiences. Founded in 1989 with 24 artistes under its first Director B.V. Karanth, this theatre…
Impact of guarantee schemes: State Government increases fuel prices
June 16, 2024Statewide protest by BJP tomorrow Bengaluru/Mysuru: Following the Congress-led State Government increasing Karnataka Sales Tax (KST) on petrol and diesel, the fuel rates in the State has gone up. Accordingly, the rate of petrol in Mysuru which was Rs. 99.40 per litre has gone up to Rs. 102.41 per litre an increase of Rs. 3.01…
City’s bus shelters unsafe, unsanitary
June 16, 2024Poorly maintained bus shelters tarnish the city’s image as a tourist destination What can you do if the wait for a KSRTC bus prolongs and there’s no place to sit? Unfortunately, not much, as most bus shelters in Mysuru city lag behind in providing basic amenities. It’s not just about seating; hygiene, tidy surroundings and…
Mysuru gears up for Intl. Day of Yoga
June 15, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration is all prepped up to host 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) to be held on June 21 at the Mysore Palace premises. The first International Day of Yoga was held on June 21, 2014. Presiding over a meeting held to discuss preparations for the mega event at Deputy Commissioner’s Office…















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