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Death by tree fall
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Death by tree fall

February 8, 2024

The PWD wanted to fell this tree while widening the road a few years ago. Star of Mysore was also for cutting the tree for widening the road. But some environmentalists objected to it and the tree was saved. Now a precious life is lost. The road was widened haphazardly around the tree making it…

Echo of ‘Chalo Delhi’: Pratap Simmha roars in Lok Sabha against Karnataka Government
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Echo of ‘Chalo Delhi’: Pratap Simmha roars in Lok Sabha against Karnataka Government

February 8, 2024

Speaking in Kannada, he alleges financial mismanagement. Says Siddu Govt. has made only zero progress. New Delhi: Following the ‘Delhi Chalo’ agitation by Karnataka Congress Government, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha took on the Government in Karnataka for what he described as mismanagement of funds allocated by the Centre.  He likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to…

Saga of ‘road hump’
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Saga of ‘road hump’

February 8, 2024

South Gate of Manasagangothri, injuries, loss of precious lives, damages  to vehicles, trauma et al. By V.N. Prasad At the outset, my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and sympathies to the injured ones. Don’t worry. No one will be brought to books, much less punished. However, high time a strong ‘engineering jurisprudence’ was put…

Padma Shri Awardee Somanna calls for effective implementation of Forest Rights Act
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Padma Shri Awardee Somanna calls for effective implementation of Forest Rights Act

February 7, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: “Forest Rights Act, which has been enacted to recognise and vest the forest rights and occupation of forest land in forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers, must be implemented effectively by the Government for the upliftment of the community,” said Tribal leader and Padma Shri awardee Somanna, in city, this morning….

Traditional start to Suttur Jathra Mahotsava
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Traditional start to Suttur Jathra Mahotsava

February 7, 2024

The   six-day Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Shivayogigala Jathra Mahotsava, popularly known as Suttur Jathra Mahotsava, got off to a colourful and traditional start at Suttur Srikshetra in Nanjangud taluk yesterday. The Jathra Mahotsava, being held under the supervision of Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji of Suttur Mutt, was graced by Sri Adrushya Kadasiddheshwara Swamiji of Sri…

100 ‘Ashwamedha Classic’ buses launched
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100 ‘Ashwamedha Classic’ buses launched

February 6, 2024

Mysuru gets 15 buses; Additional 10 buses to ply from Bengaluru; Daily 50 trips; Rs. 185 per seat Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah flagged off 100 ‘Ashwamedha Classic’ buses — upgraded versions of KSRTC buses in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru yesterday. Notably, 15 ‘Ashwamedha’  buses will be stationed at the Mysuru depot, conducting two…

Six more AI-based cameras on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
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Six more AI-based cameras on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway

February 6, 2024

NHAI approves Video Incident Detection and Enforcement System worth Rs. 3.6 crore  Mysore/Mysuru: With the goal of effectively curbing accidents resulting from traffic violations on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway and enforcing penalties on offenders, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has given approval for the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)…

15,000 students move out of Mysuru in five years
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15,000 students move out of Mysuru in five years

February 6, 2024

School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa expresses concern over poor quality of education; promises remedial measures Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru, once hailed as a ‘Hub of Education,’ is facing a challenge in maintaining its prestigious status, said School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa. He has voiced serious concerns over the migration of students from Mysuru…

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