In the beginning of the month, I had received a book about a famous Horticulturist during the days of Wadiyar rulers of Mysore, Rao Bahadur H.C. Javaraya titled ‘a gardener and a gentleman.’ The format of the book was similar to a miniature coffee-table book with innumerable beautifully produced photographs and pictures enriching each and…
District Administration gears up for first Ashada Friday tomorrow
June 22, 2023KSRTC to run free buses for devotees from Lalitha Mahal grounds to Chamundeshwari Hill Temple Mysore/Mysuru: With thousands of devotees from all parts of the State and elsewhere expected to visit Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill during Ashada Fridays (June 23, June 30, July 7 and July 14), the District Administration is fully geared…
IAF’s exhibition vehicle in city colleges from July 4
June 22, 2023It has aircraft flight simulators, Glasstron goggles, Virtual Reality headsets for students to have hands-on experience Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to attract young individuals to join the IAF (Indian Air Force), a unique mobile platform called IPEV (Induction Publicity Exhibition Vehicle) has been launched to promote the IAF’s activities nationwide. It is a big blue…
Rare moment as Sub-Inspector dad passes baton to daughter
June 22, 2023Mandya Central Police Station becomes a witness to the bond between a father and daughter Mandya/Mysuru: Children naturally follow the profession of their parents. It brings immense joy to the parents especially when their children surpass their parents’ occupation and reach greater heights. The Mandya Police Department witnessed such a rare incident. In a heart-warming…
Scenic Brindavan Gardens dotted with over 2,000 Yoga performers
June 21, 2023Many students from schools brought to venue in goods tempos, sparking outrage Srirangapatna: Over 2,000 performed Yoga amidst the scenic premises of Brindavan Gardens at KRS this morning as part of the Ninth International Day of Yoga organised by Mandya District Administration. However, due to severe lapses by the organisers, the performance was delayed by…
Criminals extort money from elderly car drivers by faking accidents
June 21, 2023A gang operating in city is targeting only aged persons driving four-wheelers Mysore/Mysuru: Two-wheeler riders who are targeting senior citizens driving four-wheelers to extort money are blaming them of committing accidents. Three cases of such incidents taking place in a span of 15 days in city are reported. After waylaying cars driven by elderly people,…
Mysuru’s first Botanical Garden with rare plants smells of sewage
June 21, 2023Horticulture Department writes multiple letters to MCC, MUDA, Forest Department; relief not in sight By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The Mysuru city’s first Botanical Garden, which was intended to join the long list of existing natural water bodies, parks, boulevards and green canopies is in danger of turning into a neglected place. Sewage water is entering…
Gruha Jyothi Scheme seems jinxed: Server down for third day
June 20, 2023KarnatakaOne Centres besieged by power consumers Mysore/Mysuru: As the Karnataka Government last Sunday opened the registration for free electricity scheme (officially Gruha Jyothi), the registration portal went kaput and the situation continued even for the third day today, leaving many disheartened. The server of Seva Sindhu portal continues to play truant, holding up the process…
Don’t destroy Chamundi Hill in the name of development
June 20, 2023New constructions will erode religious sanctity; commercialise Hill: Former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa Mysore/Mysuru: The administrative approval from the Centre to the holistic development of Chamundi Hill under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 45.70 crore, has stirred up activists in the city, who are preparing…
Jodi Tenginamara Road in Bannimantap cries for immediate attention
June 20, 2023Residents urge authorities concerned to make spot visit to know the problems Mysore/Mysuru: The Jodi Tenginamara Road in Bannimantap is in a pathetic state and when the repair works of this road will be taken up is a million dollar question. This road, from Highway Circle till JSS Medical College Hostel is filled with potholes….















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