But crowds at cracker stalls keep up festive spirit high Mysore/Mysuru: Deepavali celebrations which are just three days away will definitely pinch the pocket of consumers as prices of firecrackers have gone up by 35 to 40 percent this year. According to wholesalers and retailers, the hike in prices is linked to both shortage of…
700-year-old Shiva Temple discovered near Virajpet
October 23, 2022Madikeri: An ancient Shiva Temple, said to be about 700 years old, has been discovered at Bollumadu village in Virajpet taluk. The temple, found at a spot behind the Post Office on Kadanga Paraane is in a highly dilapidated state and is on the verge of total collapse. The temple, said to be built using…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: October 22, 2022
October 22, 2022Mysuru reports 6 new COVID-19 positive cases, 5 discharges and 0 deaths today.
Multiple heritage structure collapses cause concern
October 22, 2022Authorities look the other way citing fund crunch, lament conservationists Mysore/Mysuru: Frequent collapse of heritage buildings in Heritage City has caused concern among conservationists, heritage experts and the general public. While a portion of Maharani’s Science College collapsed yesterday, reducing the Chemistry Laboratory and another adjacent room into rubble, a portion of the Mysore Palace…
Clay lamps struggle to light up lives of potters
October 22, 2022Potters troubled as diyas lose sheen, outshined by artificial lights market By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Pottery work is extremely labour-intensive and earthen lamps have been selling at the same price for years with only a marginal increase. But the expenses and labour have doubled for the potters and the invasion of cheap Chinese lamps sold…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022Mysuru reports 10 new COVID-19 positive cases, 8 discharges and 0 deaths today.
Mysuru gets Wellness Centre for Central staff, pensioners
October 21, 2022No.10, Block No.11, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Shakthinagar; 7.30 am to 2 pm; call 0821-2590080 for enquiries Mysore/Mysuru: Here is some good news for thousands of Central Government employees and pensioners residing in Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Hassan and Kodagu. The Union Government has opened a Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Wellness Centre in Mysuru at No.10,…
MCC encroaches Storm Water Drain in Yadavagiri
October 21, 2022Rain havoc opposite Commissioner’s house! Mysore/Mysuru: The misery caused by relentless rains in Bengaluru has been blamed on greedy builders and developers encroaching and constructing buildings upon Storm Water Drains (SWDs). But our own Mysuru is not far behind. In fact, here, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is itself a major culprit. MCC, which should…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: October 20, 2022
October 20, 2022Mysuru reports 16 new COVID-19 positive cases, 23 discharges and 0 deaths today.
Dengue cases spike: 638 cases reported from January 2022
October 20, 2022Health Department conducts house-to-house awareness on disease prevention Mysore/Mysuru: While COVID-19 cases have shown a steep decline, there has been a considerable increase in dengue cases in Mysuru. Heavy rainfall and cold climate have contributed to the spike in cases. The Health Department has asked the people to be wary of a possible dengue outbreak,…
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