Mandya: The ‘Prana Pratishtapana’ ceremony of Lord Rama idol is scheduled to take place on Jan. 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh and Ayodhya is buzzing with extensive preparations for this auspicious event, and notably, Kannadigas have played a significant role in these arrangements. From providing the rocks used to carve the idols to contributing the…
Restoration of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel: DPR in final stages, says Heritage Commissioner
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage is currently in the final stages of completing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) aimed at the conservation and restoration of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. This historic palace, renowned for its opulence and a distinctive blend of English and Italian architectural styles from the Wadiyar era, is a…
Conference on ‘Markets as Living Heritage: Conservation and Revival’ in city
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A conference with the theme ‘Markets as Living Heritage: The Case of Conservation and Revival’ began this morning at the Wadiyar Centre For Architecture (WCFA) in city. The primary objective of this conference is to illustrate the significance of markets as living heritage and underscore the critical importance of their conservation and revival. Organised…
Mysuru needs more Fire Stations
January 6, 2024Today at 2.45 am, I was woken up by a loud sound that shook me to my core. It was the apartment’s fire alarm! The word ‘alarm’ is too mellow a word to describe the decibel level a fire ‘siren’ makes. It has a quality that triggers a sense of ‘urgency and panic.’ It is…
Dasara exhibition: KEA seeks 15-day extension
January 5, 202416 lakh visitors in 75 days; Jan. 12 closing date; If Govt. agrees, expo to be extended till Jan. 28 Mysore/Mysuru: Buoyed by the overwhelming response to the Dasara exhibition, the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) has submitted a proposal to the Government to extend the annual exhibition for 15 days. The exhibition which began on…
Mysuru’s rural roads turn into threshing yards
January 5, 2024Agri produce on roads to separate crops from sheaves causes accidents Mysore/Mysuru: Every year during December and January, rural roads turn into threshing yards/grounds, with farmers blatantly spreading their agricultural produce, continuing to pose a threat to smooth traffic, which sometimes end up in accidents. Some of the vehicle owners blame it on the nonchalant…
Rest in Peace, but how?
January 5, 2024MCC burial ground at the foot of Chamundi Hill replete with sorry state of affairs By M.B. Pavan Murthy No water to conduct last rites, two defunct borewells, plastic littered everywhere, liquor packs among types of wastes strewn around and the newly built toilet yet to be opened for use… This is the sorry state…
Laser Danger!
January 4, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Airport at Mandakalli, on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road, is currently grappling with operational challenges arising from the interference caused by laser lights, posing a severe threat to the safety of both pilots and passengers. Airport Director J.R. Anoop has officially complained to the Police, addressing the imminent danger posed by these laser lights. The source…
Bid to stop ‘Andhakasurana Vadhe’ ritual: Nanjangud bandh total
January 4, 2024Nanjangud: The voluntary bandh called by devotees of Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple in Nanjangud from 6 am to 5 pm today to condemn the alleged disruption of traditional rituals during the recent ‘Andhakasurana Vadhe,’ was observed entirely this morning. The impact was widespread, with shops, business establishments, hotels and regular business activities coming to a complete…
Last salute to Maj. Gen. C.K. Karumbaya
January 4, 2024Whenever a soldier of my country died in war or peace, I always felt a tad diminished as a citizen of this country. That was how I felt this morning on hearing the news of passing away of Maj. Gen. C.K. Karumbaya SM, (retd.) in city. He belonged to Kodava community of Codanda family and…
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