Mohan Ramanathan of ‘Noida Twin-Tower Demolition’ fame, bats for the conservation of heritage buildings with the aid of available technology, continuous political will and committed funding. He is also the Founder-Chairman of the Indian Demolition Association (IDA), a first-of-its-kind association which makes it even more interesting to hear him. — Ed On Aug. 28, 2022,…
Metal angles stolen from 240 electric poles on Expressway: Restoration, brazing works begin to prevent thefts
February 4, 2023CESC forms Task Force to coordinate with NHAI on all electricity-related issues Mysore/Mysuru: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has finally begun the task of restoring electricity poles that were vandalised on the 10-lane Access-Controlled Expressway between Mysuru and Bengaluru (NH-275). The works began last evening. This comes after two reports in Star of…
Mekedatu dispute between Karnataka – TN in Court unwarranted: Law Minister
February 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Minor Irrigation, J.C. Madhu Swamy has asserted that ‘Inter-State water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over Mekedatu (Multi-purpose Balancing Reservoir Project) in Ramanagar district, is not a fit subject that has been drawn to Court by TN Government. Some people with vested interests foment disputes and…
Former IB Officer R.N. Kulkarni murder case: Delay, Delayed…
February 4, 2023It has been three months since R.N. Kulkarni was murdered on Nov. 4, 2022. The Police have still not filed a chargesheet. That apart, the reason that led to the murder — illegal construction — still has not been demolished. Is this not proof that our system is broken? R.N. Kulkarni was a former Intelligence…
Metal angles stolen from 240 electric poles: CESC asks NHAI to ensure public safety on Expressway
February 3, 2023Meeting held with Mandya In-Charge Secretary; CESC MD inspects vandalised poles on NH-275 Srirangapatna: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to ensure that all electric poles on the sides and bypasses of the 10-lane Access-Controlled Expressway between Mysuru and Bengaluru (NH-275) are well-secured before the electricity…
Residents pour out water, garbage problems at MCC Zonal Adalat
February 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing to hold ‘Adalats’ at all its nine Zonal offices for addressing the grievances of the residents, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) held the Adalat at Zone 6 and 7 offices this morning. Deputy Mayor Dr. G. Roopa chaired the Adalat at the MCC Office near Dr. Ambedkar Circle on Pulikeshi Road, Mandi Mohalla,…
Retired IB Officer R.N. Kulkarni murder case: Hearing on vacating stay on demolition posted to Feb. 6
February 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A City Court that was hearing the issue of vacating the stay order on the demolition of the portion of the building next to the house of former Intelligence Bureau (IB) Officer R.N. Kulkarni in Sharadadevinagar, has adjourned the matter to Feb. 6. The adjournment came this morning. Principal District and Sessions Court had…
1.3 lakh property owners yet to take Property Cards
February 2, 2023SVAMITVA and resurvey with drones to begin in Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu Mysore/Mysuru: The property survey under Urban Property Ownership Record (UPOR) has been completed and the Department of Land Records has accounted for over 4.5 lakh properties in Mysuru city and the surrounding 42 villages as per the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP), also known…
Kodagu woman rescued from Kuwait returns to village
February 2, 2023Siddapur: The Kodagu woman, who was rescued from Kuwait following the intervention of Kodagu District Administration and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), arrived at her home last evening after her nightmarish experience on a foreign soil. After reaching Chennai Airport, Parvathi, came to her home at Karadigodu near Siddapur. Emotional after meeting her mother…
Meet 8-year-old Chiranthan Gowda: The ‘Human Calculator’ of Mysuru
February 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Unlike a few, who dread over the very mention of Mathematics, here is an eight-year-old boy, for whom it’s like biting a favourite chocolate. The exceptional talent was on display at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) in city on Jan. 29. Chiranthan M. Gowda is that young…
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