Srirangapatna: The historic Sri Lakshminarayanaswamy Temple has re-emerged from the backwaters of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir after remaining submerged for nearly three years, drawing visitors from across Karnataka and outside eager to witness the rare phenomenon. While the temple’s reappearance has generated excitement among tourists and photographers, the sharply declining water level in the reservoir has become a matter of concern for farmers. According…
New Delhi: The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama, announced the recipients of its prestigious honours, the Akademi Ratna (Fellowship), Akademi Puraskar and Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, for 2024 and 2025. Eleven artistes and scholars from Karnataka figure in the list of awardees. The awards are regarded as the country’s highest national recognition for practising artistes and scholars in the performing arts. Senior mridanga exponent…
Five Tonga stands, prepaid ticket counters and stables to be set up under Rs. 2.71 crore project Mysuru: The roadblocks facing Mysuru’s ambitious ‘Tonga Experience Zone’ project have finally been resolved, clearing the way for its completion within the next two months. The project, being implemented by the Karnataka Tourism Department under the Union Government’s Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, aims to revive the city’s traditional…
Enhanced seating capacity from 33,500 to 50,000; Permanent roofing, drainage, parking & redesigned entry-exit points Mysuru: Mysuru’s famed Torchlight Parade Grounds at Bannimantap is set for a major facelift, with plans to upgrade seating facilities, provide permanent roofing, improve drainage and parking and redesign entry and exit points to enhance safety and crowd management. The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), which manages the…
Sir, This is to bring to your attention the hazardous condition of the roads in Hebbal and Vijayanagar following recent underground electric cable installation works. The roads have been left in disrepair, with many sections still open or improperly filled. This has created a significant safety risk for motorists, particularly two-wheeler riders, due to uneven…
Mysuru: Mysuru’s famed Karanji Lake, once renowned for its pristine waters, rich greenery and thriving birdlife, is facing a serious ecological threat as unchecked sewage inflow continues to pollute the waterbody. What was once considered one of the city’s most treasured tourist attractions and biodiversity hotspots is increasingly turning into a sewage reservoir, triggering concern…
Mysuru: A turtle that suffered severe injuries during canal excavation work near Mallupur village in Nanjangud Taluk was successfully treated and released into the Kapila River after a week-long rescue and rehabilitation effort. The turtle was seriously injured when an excavator bucket struck it during canal works, shattering its upper shell. According to those involved…
Lalitha Mahal Grounds unavailable for devotees during Ashada Fridays Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration is exploring alternative parking locations for devotees visiting Chamundi Hill during the upcoming sacred Ashada Friday celebrations, as private vehicles will not be allowed to ascend the Hill during the festival period. The Ashada festivities this year begin with the first…
Senior Civil Judge Nagaraj S. Ankasadoddi inaugurates World Day Against Child Labour Mysuru: Principal Senior Civil Judge Nagaraj S. Ankasadoddi has said, the children should carry books in their hand than any other unwanted tools, as the children are considered as the future of the country. Judge Ankasadoddi was spe- aking after inaugurating World Day…
Mysuru: “Outstanding co-operator Lalitha G.T. Devegowda, who has been conferred with the prestigious state-level Sahakara Ratna award by the State Government, is being feted for her immense contribution to the co-operative sector and this honour is attributed to her service to the society”, said Adichunchanagiri Mutt Seer Dr. Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji. He was speaking at the…
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