No chance of wall falling as elaborate strengthening process undertaken: PWD officials The 40-ft retaining wall that is being built to protect the Kodagu Deputy Commissioner’s Office at Madikeri has given way at many places due to continuous rains, causing concern. The wall is being constructed at a cost of Rs. 5 crore. Kodagu District…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022Mysuru reports 10 new COVID-19 positive cases, 23 discharges and 0 deaths today.
One ticket, many tourist places from this Dasara?
July 7, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: One ticket, many tourist destinations — the concept of providing access to multiple tourist destinations in and around Mysuru using a single ticket — is likely to become a reality this Dasara as the district officials have been asked to make necessary preparations. At the tourism development meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office…
Tourism development projects for Mysuru: Rs. 3.74 crore plan mooted for Somnathpur Keshava Temple
July 7, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Tourism Department and the Mysuru District Administration have drawn up plans to develop the Keshava Temple at Somnathpur in T. Narasipur Taluk at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.74 crore. The Temple is located at a distance of 35 kilometres from Mysuru and the 13th-century structure is a paradise for art connoisseurs. At…
At last a Memorial for Swami Vivekananda
July 7, 2022After November 2019, I was hibernating (or was it hiding?) in my house afraid of the rakshasa (demon) called COVID-19. It was only in the last two months I chose to attend selected public functions. I attended one such selected public function yesterday. It was the foundation laying ceremony for Swami Vivekananda Memorial Cultural Youth…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022Mysuru reports 13 new COVID-19 positive cases, 14 discharges and 0 deaths today.
Chamundi Hill Ropeway project shelved
July 6, 2022District Minister Somashekar chairs Tourism Development meeting Mysore/Mysuru: The controversial ropeway project to Chamundi Hill which had attracted stiff opposition from environmentalists, nature lovers and also from the general public has been shelved, much to the relief of Mysureans who were concerned about unbridled development in an eco-sensitive zone. Elected representatives vehemently opposed the project…
Rain accompanied by gusty winds hammer Kodagu
July 6, 2022Madikeri: Heavy rain continued to pound Kodagu with reports of a couple of landslides. Following the downpour, the District Administration has declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Wednesday. Already there is an Orange Alert in Kodagu and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that it will rain further in the next five…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022Mysuru reports 4 new COVID-19 positive cases, 6 discharges and 0 deaths today.
KRS, Kabini, Harangi inflow increases
July 5, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Widespread and incessant rains in Kodagu district, especially at the Cauvery River catchment areas in Madikeri Taluk, has resulted in the increased inflow to the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. With the increased inflow, there are speculations that the Dam will reach its maximum capacity of 124.80 feet by July end. Yesterday morning, an…
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