Bengaluru: Months after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah initiated a proposal to establish the Chamundi Hill Development Authority aimed at fostering sustainable development of the Hill, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has granted approval for the formation of the Statutory Authority for the Hill Temple. ‘Sri Chamundeshwari Kshethra Abhivruddhi Pradhikara Bill-2024’ (Bill Number 10) was tabled by Ramalinga…
Mysuru Zoo translocates 40 spotted deer to Kali Reserve Forest
February 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: After successfully translocating over 52 spotted deer to the Arabithittu Reserve Forests and Wildlife Sanctuary in Hunsur, relocating more than 13 Indian Gaur to the Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga, and transferring giraffes to both the Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru and the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park (Hampi Zoo), the…
Toxic garbage-burning smoke engulfs Vijayanagar Third Stage
February 22, 2024MCC blames Hootagalli CMC; Hootagalli CMC says not us but MCC and MUDA Mysore/Mysuru: While open dumping has remained a persistent concern in Mysuru over recent years, residents allege that garbage dumped at vast dump yards is set on fire during the night to expediently dispose of unsegregated waste. Over the past two days, residents…
Senior Supreme Court lawyer Fali S. Nariman passes away
February 21, 2024New Delhi: Eminent jurist and senior Supreme Court advocate Fali S. Nariman passed away at his Delhi home this morning. He was 95. He is survived by his son, former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, daughter-in-law Sanaya and daughter Anaheeta. His wife Bapsi Nariman passed away in 2020. The noted jurist was awarded…
Process on for election surveillance, monitoring
February 21, 2024Set up check-posts strategically across Mysuru instead of replicating previous locations: DC Mysore/Mysuru: With the Lok Sabha elections round the corner, the Mysuru District Administration has initiated the establishment of checkpoint posts on National Highways, State Highways and other roads traversing the district, particularly those linking to neighbouring districts and States. “These checkpoint posts will…
Arun Yogiraj’s masterpiece at Mysore Medical College
February 21, 2024By Dr. Asha Shekar, Professor, Department of Physiology, MMC&RI As the nation commemorated the ‘Pran Pratishta’ ceremony of Ram Lalla (Balak Ram) idol in Ayodhya, sculpted by Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru, it is worth reflecting on his noteworthy connection with Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI). Notably, Yogiraj has gifted yet another remarkable creation…
Cheluvamba Hospital to get Mobile NICU
February 20, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to prevent infant mortality in Mysuru District, the State-run Cheluvamba Hospital will soon get a cutting-edge mobile Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), also called a neonatal ambulance, that has been launched Statewide for emergency treatment of new-borns. This new addition, under Integrated Management of Neonatal and Child ICU, aims to ensure…
A time to pray and remember
February 20, 2024Men behind city’s perfumed enterprise February 14th every year is Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate love and romance. And February 16th every year is a day to celebrate anniversary of city’s “eccentric” evening english newspaper — Star of Mysore (SOM). Yes, eccentric is the word used by the famous Tourist Guide book of Australia…
Camera trap wildlife census begins in Bandipur Reserve
February 20, 2024Camera traps used in 612 points in 1,036 sq.km area; survey of 305 points completed By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The Forest Department has completed the initial phase of the internal wildlife census, utilising camera traps at 305 designated locations within the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Although the National Tiger Census occurs every four years, camera trap…
Online marriage registration in Mysuru by month-end
February 19, 2024Does not apply to those opting for marriage registration under the Special Marriage Karnataka Rules, 1961 Bengaluru/Mysuru: In a bid to boost marriage registrations and streamline the application process, Karnataka has introduced an online registration facility for marriages governed by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The initiative was inaugurated by Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre…
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