Tipu Sultan or Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar? The recent remarks by Social Welfare Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, claiming that Tipu Sultan laid the foundation for the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, have triggered an avoidable controversy. At the heart of the claim is a Persian inscription at the entrance to the Dam, which the Minister believes…
New Delhi: Renowned Kannada film actor Darshan and small-time actress Pavithra Gowda, the main accused in the murder case of Renukaswamy from Chitradurga in Karnataka, have submitted written statements to the Supreme Court, through their advocates, contending why their bail should not be cancelled. On July 24, the bench of Supreme Court Justices J.B. Pardiwala…
By Mohan Kayaka Mysore/Mysuru: It has been six long years since the front portion of the heritage building housing the Saraswathipuram Fire Station in Mysuru collapsed. Yet, mired in political wrangling and bureaucratic apathy, the safety of firefighters stationed there remains gravely compromised. The structure came crashing on Aug. 9, 2019, at 3.15 pm —…
KSRTC, other Transport Corporations resume service on regular bus routes including Mysuru Bengaluru/Mysuru: As the Divisional Bench of Karnataka High Court cracked a whip, warning to treat the KSRTC strike yesterday as a contempt of court, the protesting Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees and three other Transport Corporations, relented and returned to duty,…
Spectators barred; only players, team owners, media to be allowed Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is all set to host the fourth edition of Maharaja T20 Tournament in Mysuru. According to sources, Bengaluru City Police is said to have denied permission to host the tournament at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, following which the…
Private bus operators make a killing; charge hefty fares on Mysuru-Bengaluru route Mysore/Mysuru: Defying the High Court order to maintain restraint, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) workers launched an indefinite strike across the State this morning, largely affecting the regular bus commuters, office-goers, students and mainly the women, who were widely travelling for free…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has accused the Congress-led State Government of conspiring to rename the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam after Tipu Sultan, following a fresh controversy sparked by Social Welfare Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa’s claim that Tipu had laid the dam’s foundation stone. Dr. Mahadevappa, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, remarked on…
Prashantha, Mahendra and Dhananjaya to undergo training as backup Howdah carriers Mysore/Mysuru: The first batch of nine Dasara elephants, led by the iconic Golden Howdah carrier and commander Captain Abhimanyu, reached Aranya Bhavan in Ashokapuram last evening. Their arrival followed the traditional launch of the Gajapayana — the ceremonial journey from Veeranahosahalli Gate in Nagarahole…
Minister claims Tipu was known for religious tolerance; he ended devadasi practice Srirangapatna: Minister for Social Welfare Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has sparked a fresh controversy with remarks lauding Tipu Sultan during a public event in Srirangapatna. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony of the new Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan, the Minister claimed that Tipu Sultan was…
‘If one wishes to speak on historical matters, one must first show proof’ Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who is also the scion of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, has slammed Social Welfare Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa’s claim that Tipu Sultan laid the foundation stone for the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, calling…
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