Mysore/Mysuru: With the Lok Sabha polls for Mysuru-Kodagu Constituency scheduled to take place on Apr. 26, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force from yesterday soon after the Election Commission of India announced the 2024 LS Polls schedule. As per the schedule, the poll notification will be issued on Mar. 28 and the…
Adieu my gentleman politician: ‘Mayor’ Vasu
March 17, 2024One of the familiar names among the politicians, especially Congress politicians, in our city since early 1980s was that of Vasu. Simply Vasu, without any initials, any prefix or suffix to his name. As a politician, he rose to become a Corporator and then the Mayor of the city during 1989-90 and also an MLA…
Centre approves GPS-based toll collection system on Expressway
March 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Centre has given its approval for a pilot project involving a GPS-based tolling system on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway and the work will soon commence, official sources said. It may be recalled here that during his recent visit to Mysuru, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the project will be implemented soon….
Guarantees will be there for full five years: CM
March 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Asserting that the five pre-poll guarantees of the Congress Government will be in force for full 5 years, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said here that there need not be any doubts regarding this. He was addressing the beneficiaries of five Guarantees (Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi and Yuva Nidhi) at a convention organised…
Yaduveer, we’ll wait & watch
March 16, 2024At long last, the BJP has announced its candidate. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the BJP’s choice of a royal candidate, has ignited a flurry of reactions in the Mysuru-Kodagu region. Yaduveer’s selection has sparked sophisticated discussions in drawing rooms, lively banter in tea shops, concern in chaat stands and passionate debates in smokers’ corners. For…
I entered politics to make a meaningful impact: Yaduveer
March 15, 2024No influence by relatives; My selection was based on BJP’s rigorous processes, scrutiny Mysore/Mysuru: BJP’s new face in the Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who is also the scion of the erstwhile Mysore royal family, has articulated his motive behind venturing into the realm of politics — to render a significant contribution…
Winds of change sweeping the country | What next for Dr. Sudha Murty?
March 15, 2024With the 2024 Parliamentary election at the threshold of polling booths, the country is all set to see a new government, or a government in new garbs or possibly the old wine in a new bottle. Selection of candidates from different political parties is going on in an atmosphere of turmoil, suspense, surprise and disappointment…
Chamundi Hill Climbers
March 15, 2024By B.N. Ramya Chamundi Hill, the revered abode of the presiding deity of Mysuru, Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari, stands as a prominent attraction drawing visitors from far and wide. This iconic landmark holds deep historical significance and religious reverence, captivating both the devout and nature enthusiasts alike with its enchanting environs. Beyond its tourist allure and…
BJP selects Yaduveer Wadiyar for Mysuru-Kodagu LS seat
March 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The BJP’s selection of candidates for the Lok Sabha (LS) polls in Karnataka released last evening includes notable replacements, one of which is the allocation of the Mysuru-Kodagu ticket to Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the scion of the erstwhile Mysore royal family. Speculations about Yaduveer’s candidacy had been circulating for some time and the…
LS Polls: Nine MPs dropped, new faces emerge in BJP’s Karnataka list
March 14, 2024New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its second list of candidates last evening for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Comprising 72 candidates, the list spans 10 States, including Karnataka (20 seats), and one Union Territory. While some anticipated candidates secured spots on the list, there were also notable omissions, making the overall list…















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