Senior citizens in a state of anxiety; questions arise over Civic Body’s insensitivity and using elders to intimidate owner Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has set a deadline for the settlement of outstanding tax dues from Tapovan Solace Apartments at Sharadadevinagar. The MCC has issued a warning, indicating that if the dues are not…
Statue of Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji at Gun House Circle: High Court refuses interim order; seeks State’s response on PIL plea
January 3, 2024Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court has declined to issue an interim order against the unveiling of a statue of late Suttur Seer Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji at the Gun House Circle near Mysore Palace. However, the Court has directed the Advocate General to respond to the concerns raised in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)…
Bid to stop Andhakasurana Vadhe ritual: Call for voluntary Nanjangud bandh tomorrow
January 3, 2024Nanjangud: Condemning the bid to prevent the practice of Andhakasurana Vadhe organised by Srikanteshwara Swamy temple in Nanjangud recently by allegedly throwing enjalu neeru (used water), the temple devotees and like-minded people have voluntarily decided to observe bandh in the town tomorrow (Jan. 4) from 6 am to 5 pm. Yuva Brigade leader Girish told…
Be ready to keep Covid-19 under check: DC
January 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has instructed the Officers of Health and Family Welfare Department to make all preparations to tackle the spread of new COVID-19 variant in the district. Addressing the Health and Family Welfare Department officials at a meeting held at his Office yesterday, DC said “With the rise in COVID…
Mysuru brims with record tourists
January 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city which is a hub of tourists saw record number of visitors during the recently concluded Christmas vacation topping with New Year’s eve celebrations on Dec. 31, 2023. A total of 1.84 lakh tourists visited Mysore Palace, while Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) saw 2.28 lakh visitors during the last week of…
No official communication yet; I learnt through messages: Arun
January 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Speaking with reporters, Arun Yogiraj revealed that he has not yet received official communication regarding the acceptance of the idol he sculpted. However, the messages posted by senior BJP leaders on ‘X’ led him to believe that his work had indeed been accepted. Expressing his joy, Yogiraj mentioned that he was one of the…
City temples draw thousands on New Year Day today
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: On the dawn of the New Year today, Mysuru city witnessed a profound connection with spirituality as a multitude of residents and tourists flocked to various temples in and around the city, seeking divine blessings for the year ahead. Prominent temples such as Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill, Tripurasundari Jwalamukhi Temple at…
New Year mishap: Two BBA students killed in wee hours as bike collides with SUV
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Two 22-year-old Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students lost their lives today at 2.15 am in a tragic incident when their speeding bike collided with an SUV in city. They were travelling on their bike from B.M. Hospital Junction towards Aishwarya Petrol Bunk on Hunsur Road and their bike collided with an SUV coming…
Mysuru rings in with lights, music, fireworks 2024
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Cultural Capital and Heritage City of Mysuru played host to a spectacular New Year celebration last night, welcoming 2024 with renewed vigour and an atmosphere filled with joy, music and cultural festivities. The Central Business District and more than 25 renowned hospitality brands transformed into a kaleidoscope of colours and lights, with festive…
Echo of his brother’s arrest in tree felling case: MP Pratap Simmha takes a swipe at CM Siddaramaiah
December 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Expressing dismay over his younger brother Vikram Simha’s arrest in an illegal tree felling case in Hassan, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha has taken a sarcastic swipe at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, suggesting that one should learn the art of troubling others from Siddaramaiah. Addressing the media at his Vijayanagar residence this morning, Pratap Simmha ironically…
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