Named as ‘Soliga ecarinata’ after the indigenous community Chamarajanagar: A new genus of wasp from the forests of Biligiri Rangana Betta (B.R. Hills) in Chamarajanagar district has been discovered by entomologists of Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE). The newly discovered wasp has been named ‘Soliga ecarinata’ after the indigenous community…
Mysore/Mysuru: As soon as 50 percent discount (rebate) on pending fines towards traffic violations was announced, there has been a rush of people to Police Stations to encash the offer. In the City alone, a total of Rs. 50,23,950 fine was collected in two days, disposing 23,576 cases, including Feb. 3 and Feb. 4. ACP…
15 Railway Stations to be redeveloped under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme All broad-gauge routes to be fully electrified by December 2023 Mysore/Mysuru: A poll-bound Karnataka has received a budget outlay of Rs. 7,561 crore for Railway projects and notably, the Mysuru Railway Division has been allotted Rs. 920 crore, one of the highest allocation so…
Mohan Ramanathan of ‘Noida Twin-Tower Demolition’ fame, bats for the conservation of heritage buildings with the aid of available technology, continuous political will and committed funding. He is also the Founder-Chairman of the Indian Demolition Association (IDA), a first-of-its-kind association which makes it even more interesting to hear him. — Ed On Aug. 28, 2022,…
CESC forms Task Force to coordinate with NHAI on all electricity-related issues Mysore/Mysuru: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has finally begun the task of restoring electricity poles that were vandalised on the 10-lane Access-Controlled Expressway between Mysuru and Bengaluru (NH-275). The works began last evening. This comes after two reports in Star of…
Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Minor Irrigation, J.C. Madhu Swamy has asserted that ‘Inter-State water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over Mekedatu (Multi-purpose Balancing Reservoir Project) in Ramanagar district, is not a fit subject that has been drawn to Court by TN Government. Some people with vested interests foment disputes and…
It has been three months since R.N. Kulkarni was murdered on Nov. 4, 2022. The Police have still not filed a chargesheet. That apart, the reason that led to the murder — illegal construction — still has not been demolished. Is this not proof that our system is broken? R.N. Kulkarni was a former Intelligence…
Meeting held with Mandya In-Charge Secretary; CESC MD inspects vandalised poles on NH-275 Srirangapatna: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to ensure that all electric poles on the sides and bypasses of the 10-lane Access-Controlled Expressway between Mysuru and Bengaluru (NH-275) are well-secured before the electricity…
Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing to hold ‘Adalats’ at all its nine Zonal offices for addressing the grievances of the residents, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) held the Adalat at Zone 6 and 7 offices this morning. Deputy Mayor Dr. G. Roopa chaired the Adalat at the MCC Office near Dr. Ambedkar Circle on Pulikeshi Road, Mandi Mohalla,…
Mysore/Mysuru: A City Court that was hearing the issue of vacating the stay order on the demolition of the portion of the building next to the house of former Intelligence Bureau (IB) Officer R.N. Kulkarni in Sharadadevinagar, has adjourned the matter to Feb. 6. The adjournment came this morning. Principal District and Sessions Court had…
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