MUDA entrusts a New Delhi-based company to prepare Detailed Project Report for Rs. 63,80,000 Mysore/Mysuru: The decision by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to assign the task of preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the revitalisation of Kukkarahalli Lake, situated in the heart of the city, to a company based in New Delhi…
Dead cold chambers at mortuary raise a stink
May 9, 2024Malfunctions and permeating foul smell cast a shadow over MMC&RI’s Centenary Celebrations Mysore/Mysuru: The countdown has commenced for the centenary celebrations of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) scheduled for September. However, the prestigious educational institution finds itself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. The cold storage or cold chambers at the mortuary…
Mysuru markets await their ‘King’ and ‘Sultan’
May 8, 2024Months of severe drought conditions hit Mango, Jackfruit yield; shortage in supply Mysore/Mysuru: One is hailed as the ‘King’ and the other revered as the ‘Sultan’ of fruits, and both grace the summer season, much to the delight of people eagerly awaiting to savour their succulent flavours. Yes, you guessed it right. We’re talking about…
Heavy rains expected in Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar today
May 8, 202415.5 mm rains in Mysuru district yesterday Mysore/Mysuru: The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts today. The Weather Department has also predicted heavy winds at a speed between 30 and 40 kilometres along with heavy rains accompanied by thunder and lightnings today. Yesterday morning, Mysuru city received rains from…
Why Govt. School and College buildings are dilapidated and rundown?
May 8, 2024The Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka, had released huge amount in crores to 460 Government First Grade Colleges in the State during the academic year 2023-24. This amount was released under non-salaries and salaries expenditure. With this funds one would expect the Principals of the respective colleges to utilise the funds for the…
Rs. 105 cr. spent on Lake, but…
May 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Hebbal Lake, one of the historical water bodies, which was on the verge of death got a new lease of life with the timely financial assistance of a whopping Rs. 105 crore by Infosys Foundation. Rajya Sabha Member Sudha Murty was the Chairperson of the Foundation then, when the plans were drawn for conservation…
Health Department staff involved in female foeticide at Pandavapura
May 7, 2024Ambulance driver, his wife, mother-in-law, nurse arrested Pandavapura: The Health Department staff, who are supposed to protect the health of the patients, have involved themselves in killing female foetuses at the Department quarters, located right behind the Taluk Health Officer’s (THO) office in Pandavapura. The Police have arrested four employees of the Department in this…
MCC’s Abhaya squad suffers from shortfalls
May 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Abhaya, the emergency rescue squad of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is down by shortfalls, triggering the inevitability to address them urgently, with the onset of rainy season posing a greater challenge. Currently, Abhaya squad, comprising 3 teams, works in 3 shifts attending to the calls 24×7, but still the incapacitated squad is unable to…
Sex Scandal: SIT issues warning against people sharing videos; launches Helpline
May 6, 2024Victims can call: 63609-38947 from 8 am to 8 pm Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a stern warning against dissemination of videos related to sex scandal involving Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, on social media. The controversy, involving the circulation of over 2,900 pornographic videos in pen drives, has sparked nationwide concern…
Mysuru city’s burning issue: Poor maintenance plagues Muktidhama
May 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Crematoriums, often referred to as Muktidhamas, are considered sacred spaces for performing the last rites where the loved ones of the dead person bid the final farewell. However, when neglected, these places can become harrowing experiences for grieving families. One such crematorium facing neglect is the ‘Hi-Tech Crematorium – Muktidhama’ situated in Vijayanagar 4th…















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