MCC Officers say helpless due to ‘Political Interference’ Mysore/Mysuru: The bustling Sayyaji Rao Road and its surrounding areas in the heart of the city appeared noticeably empty last fortnight following an extensive operation conducted by the officials of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the local Police on July 19. Street vendors on the footpaths…
New trend on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway: Vehicles take diversions to bypass toll plazas
August 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented full-fledged toll collection on the Access Controlled Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, certain drivers have discovered convenient and alternative routes to evade paying the toll. It has been three months since toll collection commenced on the Expressway and three toll plazas have been established at Gananguru in…
Accident rate plummets on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
August 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As a result of the stringent measures implemented by the Police on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, the incidence of accidents has significantly decreased, providing a sense of relief to the law enforcement agency. Previously, after the Expressway was opened for traffic in March, accidents, both fatal and non-fatal, had become commonplace. However, following the introduction of…
KBG’s anthology ‘Life and Times’ released
August 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. K.C. Belliappa, former Vice-Chancellor of Central University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, released Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Founder-Editor K.B. Ganapathy’s (KBG) book ‘Life and Times’ at a programme held at Rani Bahadur Auditorium on Hunsur road here this morning. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Belliappa said: ‘”K.B.Ganapathy holds forth eloquently on everything under…
President, Governor wind up Mysuru visit
August 6, 2023Murmu visits Theppakadu Elephant Camp; Governor calls on Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji in city Mysore/Mysuru: A gathering of dignitaries, including Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, warmly welcomed President Droupadi Murmu upon her arrival at Mysuru Airport enroute to Theppakadu Elephant Camp at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Among the notable attendees…
Tourist spots at a glance in Mysuru Railway Station
August 6, 2023Wall paintings of Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, Dodda Gadiyara are a big hit among tourists Mysore/Mysuru: World-renowned Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill and Nandi Hill are among several prominent tourist spots in the State, especially in Mysuru and visitors can now witness these attractions all in one place, depicted as beautiful wall paintings at the Mysuru…
Dasara elephant team passes firecracker test
August 5, 2023Final list of participating pachyderms only after results of pregnancy test By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Preparations for the Gajapayana (elephant march) on Sept. 1 for the Dasara festivities in Mysuru have already commenced. Before finalising the list of elephants participating in the festival, the identified elephants have undergone acclimatisation tests with firecrackers to prevent…
CPC Polytechnic students come up with urban mobility solution
August 5, 2023FWD-E-TRIKE addresses challenges of traffic snarls, air pollution, limited-time parking spaces Mysore/Mysuru: In a world where sustainable transportation is gaining increasing importance, the FWD-E-TRIKE project of students of CPC Polytechnic in city emerges as a beacon of hope for urban mobility. Developed by a team of forward-thinking engineers, this ground-breaking electric trike is poised to…
107th Foundation Day Celebrations – University of Mysore: Today!
August 5, 2023He completed his Graduation, Post-Graduation and Research degree from the University of Mysore (UoM). He is the product of the Department of Zoology, Manasagangothri. As a faculty, he had an opportunity to serve the Department for over three decades (1975-2008). After serving as VC of Bangalore University (2006-2008), he was appointed as Director, National Assessment…
Echo of vehicles plunging into canals in Mandya: DC constitutes panels to study need for crash barriers
August 4, 2023Officials, elected representatives conveniently forgot the 2018 Kanaganamaradi bus accident that killed 30 Mandya: Following two recent accidents involving cars plunging into the VC Canal in Mandya district, which resulted in the tragic death of five individuals, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara has taken prompt action by constituting Committees. The primary purpose of these Committees is…















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