Downpour predicted for two more days Mysore/Mysuru: Last evening’s relentless downpour of moderate to heavy rains unleashed untold misery upon the city, severely disrupting normal life. The unrelenting rainfall led to several trees getting uprooted and rainwater infiltrating houses in low-lying areas. The residents endured a sleepless night, grappling with the arduous task of removing…
Mysore/Mysuru: In anticipation of the Deepavali festival rush, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has implemented extensive measures to accommodate the increased number of travellers during this festive season. To ensure a hassle-free experience during the festivities, KSRTC will deploy an additional 2,000 buses departing from Bengaluru to various destinations within Karnataka and neighbouring…
He weaves ‘Gandabherunda’ saree non-stop for 36 hours By M.B. Pavan Murthy In a world increasingly dominated by advanced automation, traditional craftsmanship often finds itself at risk, leading to potential unemployment for skilled artisans. Amidst this challenge, dedicated individuals like A.P. Nagaraj are making extraordinary efforts to preserve and promote the art of handloom weaving….
“It was inevitable as poachers attacked Forest staff with lethal weapons” Bandipur: A poacher was killed when the Forest Department staff fired at them in Bandipur Tiger Reserve Forest yesterday early morning. The deceased has been identified as Manu (26), a resident of Bheemanabeedu in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar district. Following information that a gang…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara illumination, which commenced with the festival’s inauguration on Oct. 15, came to a heart-warming conclusion last night, leaving both residents and visitors with cherished memories. It marked the culmination of a festive period. For over 22 days, the city of Mysuru was adorned with vibrant and dazzling light displays on buildings, streets…
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist Practically, every street in Mysuru has some history behind it. But this street has a tale of tragedy. In Chamarajapuram, one comes across a road named, ‘Deva Parthiva Road’. Not many know either this Deva Parthiva or the obscured history behind him. It stands apart, telling a different tale, from…
Historical journey from Mysore State to Karnataka The historical relics, inscriptions, royal insignias and occasions prior to renaming of the State as Karnataka have been finely displayed in the form of photographs at the stall of Kannada and Culture Department Mysuru: While Karnataka celebrates ‘Karnataka Sambhrama-50’ to commemorate 50 years since the State was renamed…
Mysuru: Sixteen items, including various products and logos from the Mysuru region, have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) status. Overall, 46 products from Karnataka have received the GI tag, with 16 of them hailing from Mysuru. These include renowned items such as Mysore Betel Leaf, Mysore Jasmine, Mysore Paintings and Mysore Sandal Soap….
Plastic crisis persists as enforcement falls short, making a mockery of plastic ban Mysuru: All the efforts made during the recently concluded Nada Habba Mysore Dasara to combat the plastic menace in Chamundi Hill appear to have been in vain. The menace is posing a significant threat to the ecology of Chamundi Hill, one of…
Mysuru’s rise as a burgeoning technology cluster highlighted ‘Preferential Public Procurement Policy’ to support startups with unique Intellectual Property: Priyank Kharge Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge announced that the Government will introduce a ‘Preferential Public Procurement Policy’ to support startups with unique Intellectual property (IP) registered with the State Startup Cell…
24.10-acre land row at Kurubarahalli Sy.No. 4...March 10, 2026
Doctors’ strike to hit OPD services from tomo...March 10, 2026
Mysore Silk demand echoes in AssemblyMarch 10, 2026
Over 3 lakh Mysore Silk sarees sold in 3 year...March 10, 2026
Recent Comments