Mysuru: The Cultural Capital Mysuru, which is known for the enchanting beauty of its natural environs, has now got a fillip with the spread of a floral carpet. It is indeed a visual treat to catch the sight of the flower petals adorning the surface of the streets, a perfect backdrop for selfies. The flower…
From Classroom to Camera…
March 18, 2025After a brief stint in teaching, Mysurean Akshata Ganesh passionately follows her dream of acting and cinema By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers She is a shining example of a woman achieving her dream of becoming an actress while balancing her roles as a teacher, wife and mother. Having established herself as a successful English teacher at…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: No closure of entry, exit points, clarifies PWD Minister Jarkiholi
March 17, 2025Mandya: PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi has clarified that the entry and exit points on Mysuru- Bengaluru Highway (NH-275) near Bidadi, Mandya, Pandavapura and Srirangapatna taluks, have not been closed. He was replying to the pointed questions of MLC Dinesh Gooligowda, at the Legislative Council in Bengaluru on Saturday. However, Jarkiholi clarified that, following the spate…
Kodava Heritage Centre, Madikeri: No accountability
March 17, 2025It is beyond one’s understanding why no Kodava Samaja, Akhila Kodava Samaja or Federation of Kodava Samajas evinced interest in a project that would be their pride as inheritors of their sacred land Kodagu. In Democracy all are equal, but in Indian Democracy those belonging to a major religion and caste are more equal and…
Bringing dignity to Geriatric Care
March 17, 2025By B.N. Ramya Ageing is natural and inevitable, but ageing healthily is a choice. In today’s world, where nuclear families have become the norm, many elderly individuals find themselves in Day Care Centres or left alone as younger generations pursue their ambitions. Beyond financial security, seniors need care, companionship and psychological support to live their…
Temporary fix for damaged culvert on Mysuru-Manandavadi Road
March 16, 2025Mysuru: A damaged culvert on Mysuru-Manandavadi Road near the Centenary Hall of Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Ltd. has become a serious threat to commuters and pedestrians alike. The metal crash guard on the culvert of a large drain is severely damaged, and the interlocking tiles on the footpath are caving in. The structure could…
LS seats delimitation will hurt federal structure, claims Singhvi
March 16, 2025Mysuru: AICC Spokesperson and senior Supreme Court Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the Central Government’s move on delimitation of Lok Sabha Constituencies poses a threat to the federal structure of our country. Addressing a press meet at Congress Bhavan near the city Railway Station here yesterday, Singhvi, who is also a Rajya Sabha Congress …
Tender Coconuts,Tough Spirit
March 16, 2025Mysuru’s woman tender coconut vendor defies financial odds through resilience By S.P. Nanjappa On International Women’s Day (Mar.8), we celebrate stories of courage, perseverance and self-reliance — qualities that define Nagamma, a 60-year-old roadside tender coconut seller in Mysuru city. From facing personal loss to becoming a successful entrepreneur, she has carved her own path…
Mysuru’s Piped Natural Gas Project: MCC faces Rs. 25.65 cr. revenue loss as road-digging fees slashed
March 15, 2025MLA wants earlier road-digging fee of Rs. 1,957 per metre back Bengaluru: The issue of road-digging for the installation of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) pipelines — along with the resulting road damage and meagre fees charged for excavation — was raised in the Assembly yesterday. Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda urged the Government to reinstate the…
Keeping Cool… How city Zoo is helping animals beat the heat
March 15, 2025Zoo deploys stringent health protocols, surveillance, rapid response team to tackle bird flu threat As temperatures soar, the Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, has stepped up its efforts to ensure the well-being of its animals by implementing various measures to mitigate heat stress. With a focus on hydration, cooling systems and dietary…
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