Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Airport at Mandakalli, on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road, is currently grappling with operational challenges arising from the interference caused by laser lights, posing a severe threat to the safety of both pilots and passengers. Airport Director J.R. Anoop has officially complained to the Police, addressing the imminent danger posed by these laser lights. The source…
Bid to stop ‘Andhakasurana Vadhe’ ritual: Nanjangud bandh total
January 4, 2024Nanjangud: The voluntary bandh called by devotees of Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple in Nanjangud from 6 am to 5 pm today to condemn the alleged disruption of traditional rituals during the recent ‘Andhakasurana Vadhe,’ was observed entirely this morning. The impact was widespread, with shops, business establishments, hotels and regular business activities coming to a complete…
Last salute to Maj. Gen. C.K. Karumbaya
January 4, 2024Whenever a soldier of my country died in war or peace, I always felt a tad diminished as a citizen of this country. That was how I felt this morning on hearing the news of passing away of Maj. Gen. C.K. Karumbaya SM, (retd.) in city. He belonged to Kodava community of Codanda family and…
MCC hangs tax recovery banner outside Tapovan Solace senior residents’ apartments
January 3, 2024Senior 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…
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