Maximum speed of 100 kmph imposed to discipline commuters; suitable decision soon, says Pratap Simha Mysore/Mysuru: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is mulling on increasing the speed limit on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway from the existing maximum speed of 100 kilometres per hour (kmph). “The NHAI is planning to increase the speed limit in…
Day-long Religious Meet of Seers held
September 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The day-long Santa Samavesha (Seers Meet) and Dharma Sabha (Religious Meet), organised under the joint aegis of Udupi Pejawar Mutt seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji Chaturmasya Vrata Samiti and Mysuru District Unit of Viswha Hindu Parishat (VHP), began at Nadamantapa in Ganapathi Sachchidananda Ashrama premises on Nanjangud Road here this morning. More than 25…
Eco-friendly Ganesha workshop
September 10, 2023Over 200 students make their own clay idols Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day workshop, organised by the city’s Parisara Balaga, commenced yesterday at the premises of Kukkarahalli Lake and Lalitha Mahal Palace grounds. This workshop has been conducted in collaboration with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). The aim is…
PM opens G20 Summit
September 9, 2023Narendra Modi calls to remove ‘global trust deficit’; welcomes African Union into G20 New Delhi: Leaders of the world’s biggest economies have gathered in New Delhi for a two-day G20 summit that began this morning. The mega summit is being held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the grandeur of which is being praised…
632 killed as devastating quake strikes Morocco
September 9, 2023Rabat: A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck central Morocco late on Friday, resulting in tragic loss of lives. The earthquake has claimed the lives of at least 632 people, with dozens more sustaining injuries. Morocco’s Interior Ministry confirmed the grim toll early on Saturday, reporting that 632 individuals had tragically lost their…
Release of Cauvery water: Former CM Bommai accuses Congress of failing to protect State’s interests
September 9, 2023Srirangapatna: Accusing the State Congress Government of failing to protect the interests of Karnataka in Cauvery row, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai alleged that the Congress has betrayed the State by releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at a time when the State was staring at drought. Speaking to presspersons after leading a BJP delegation…
G20 Summit: World leaders land in Delhi
September 8, 2023New Delhi: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden will be among the first world leaders to land in New Delhi today to attend the two-day mega Group of 20 or G20 Summit 2023 beginning on Sept. 9. Flights carrying VVIPs have started landing in Delhi from 7 pm yesterday. Officials aware…
Dasara elephants, staff covered under Rs. 1.98 crore insurance
September 8, 2023Forest Department pays a premium of Rs. 56,781 to the insurance company Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Dasara festival of 2023 has commenced in grand fashion, marked by the ceremonial arrival of elephants, the centrepiece of this celebrated event. The festivities have ignited tremendous enthusiasm, signalling the commencement of a month-long extravaganza. This year, the prestigious role…
Crocodile spotted in Kukkarahalli Lake
September 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Morning walkers at Kukkarahalli Lake are a worried lot after spotting a crocodile in the Lake yesterday morning. Though crocodiles were spotted in the Lake earlier, the Forest Department had rescued them. Later, the walkers, assuming that there were no crocodiles in the Lake, were enjoying their walks without fear. Now, a crocodile was…
Senior Citizens beware !
September 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Even as there is a decline in incidents of youths targeting motorists, particularly senior citizens driving four-wheelers, the latest crime involving a 70-year-old retired Police Officer, has brought this disturbing trend back to the forefront. The victim is identified as 70-year-old B.A. Devaiah, a resident of Kuvempunagar ‘M’ Block who had a distinguished Military…















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