Mysore/Mysuru: Even as bandh is being observed in the State capital Bengaluru, opposing release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, series of protests were staged at various parts of Mysuru city by several organisations today, criticising the State Government’s decision to release water to TN. Activists of Cauvery Kriya Samithi (Cauvery Action Committee) staged a…
Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Deve Gowda has called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mediate in the ongoing Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. He proposed the establishment of an independent expert panel to develop a fair water-sharing formula between the two States. At a press conference…
Mysore/Mysuru: Facing the heat of today’s Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water sharing, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has expressed his view that the absence of a “distress formula” that would benefit both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is the key reason behind the dispute’s prolonged existence without an amicable solution. Speaking to the media at Mysuru Airport this…
Kannada organisations, activists call for total Karnataka Bandh on Sept. 29 Bengaluru: In protest against the State Government’s decision to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, several pro-farmer and pro-Kannada organisations have called for a complete ‘Bengaluru bandh’ on Sept. 26 (Tuesday). Over 175 organisations and Opposition parties including BJP and JD(S) have extended their…
Of the 280 identified monuments in Karnataka, 61 in Mysuru Division open for adoption Mysuru/Bengaluru: In a significant move aimed at enhancing the visitor experience at Karnataka’s monuments, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah launched the ‘Namma Smaraka’ digital online portal (‘Digital Vedike’) at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru this morning. This event, jointly organised by the Tourism Department…
Mysuru among 100 cities across the country selected under Centre’s ‘Food Streets’ project By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Mysuru has been chosen as one of 100 cities nationwide to participate in the ‘Food Streets’ project initiated by the Central Government. The selected area for development under this project is Lalitha Mahal Palace Road, which is adorned…
It will neither be ‘grand’ nor ‘simple’ but a ‘traditional’ celebration Mysore/Mysuru: In response to mounting pressure from stakeholders in the tourism sector, District Minister H.C. Mahadevappa has announced that Mysuru Dasara will no longer be categorised as either ‘simple’ or ‘grand.’ Instead, it will be ‘traditional’ Dasara adhering to the historic essence of the…
Madikeri: Addressing a long- standing demand of the Kodava community, the Karnataka Cabinet yesterday stamped its approval for the official use of ‘Kodava / Kodavaru’ on caste certificates and all other documents, replacing the previous ‘Kodagaru’ designation or classification. The State Government has endorsed the recommendations put forth by the Karnataka Backward Classes Commission. The…
Fortnight-long water sports planned during Dasara festival; no decision yet on venue — Varuna Lake or KRS backwaters Mysore/Mysuru: With less than a month left for Dasara festival to begin on Oct. 15, several plans are on to make the annual event more attractive, with adventure sports including water and land-based events, among them. It…
Mandya: In a show of solidarity, the Cauvery heartland of Mandya and Maddur witnessed a complete shutdown this morning as farmers, activists and various pro-Kannada organisations united for a Bandh against the State Government’s move to comply with the orders to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The call for the Bandh was given by…
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