Mysuru: Mysore Royal Family Member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed the Thottilu Shastra ceremony of his two-month-old younger son, at the premises of Goddess Chamundeshwari temple at Chamundi Hill in city this morning. The baby boy was born on Oct. 11, 2024, Ayudha Puja day, to Yaduveer Wadiyar, the Mysuru-Kodagu MP and Trishika Kumari couple….
MUDA 50:50 sites scam: Plea for CBI probe against CM: HC postpones hearing to Dec. 19
December 11, 2024Bengaluru: The High Court postponed the hearing over the application seeking Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the case of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah allegedly influencing the grant of sites to his wife under 50:50 scheme at Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), to Dec. 19. During the arguments heard at the Court on Tuesday, Advocate…
S.M. Krishna: Architect of Bengaluru’s IT growth
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: Former Karnataka CM Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, widely known as S.M. Krishna, passed away today at the age of 92 at his residence in Bengaluru. A charismatic leader with a modern outlook, Krishna carved a niche in India’s political landscape with his administrative prowess and forward-thinking vision. He was often referred to as the “modern…
Fate of dilapidated heritage Devaraja Market and Lansdowne buildings
December 10, 2024Supreme Court case likely to impede Cabinet approval for DPR Archaeological Survey of India, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage now parties to petition Mysuru: While the Urban Development Department prepares to present the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the long-pending demolition and reconstruction of the Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market to the…
Are traffic AI cameras malfunctioning?
December 10, 2024Car driver’s ordeal of getting notice for wearing seat belt! Motorists receiving erroneous traffic rule violation notices Mysuru: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras installed by the Traffic Police to monitor violations and prevent accidents appear to be malfunctioning, with many motorists receiving notices for not wearing seat belts or helmets despite following traffic rules. These…
Traffic offenders beware !
December 9, 2024Police may knock at your door Rs. 240 crore fine pending in city Mysuru: If you have received a penalty notice for violating traffic rules and haven’t paid the fine, the Traffic Police may soon be knocking on your door to collect the dues. The Mysuru City Traffic Police, ramping up their efforts against violations,…
Yuva Brigade leads Kapila River Cleaning Drive
December 9, 2024Mysuru: The 16-pillared mantapa, commonly called Hadinaaru Kaalu Mantapa at Kapila River in Nanjangud near the Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple, a symbol of heritage and devotion, shone once again thanks to the efforts of the Yuva Brigade and local volunteers. Determined to preserve the beauty and sanctity of the site, the youth-led team took on the…
Residents slam doors on e-Swathu awareness staff
December 9, 2024At MGP meeting, MCC Zonal Commissioners mention disrespectful behaviour by some residents Mysuru: While attempting to raise awareness about e-Swathu through a door-to-door campaign, residents often shut their doors on staff, lamented Anand, Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Zonal Office 8 and Mahesh Kumar Jigani, Commissioner of MCC Zone Office 4. At the monthly…
2024 saw 50 deaths against 188 in 2023: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
December 8, 2024Mysuru: The number of accidental deaths on the 119-km Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway has significantly decreased following the implementation of the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). Since September 2024, there have been no reported fatalities, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha on Dec. 5. Gadkari was responding to queries raised…
Gas pipeline project resumes after long delay
December 8, 2024Mysuru: The ambitious initiative to provide ‘direct to home’ Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to every household in Mysuru city has resumed after a delay of one and a half years. Works have restarted with fresh instructions from the Urban Development Department and residents will soon be able to access affordable cooking gas. Pipelines have already…
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