Mysuru: Mysuru’s iconic Kukkarahalli Lake and the historic Dewan Purnaiah Canal were the focus of the opening day of the two-day Kukkarahalli Kere Habba-2026 this morning with environmentalists, academicians and citizens calling for urgent measures to conserve the city’s natural water systems. The event featured bird watching, tree walk, exhibition, a signature campaign. Around 600 morning walkers visited the exhibition today. There were also…
Mysuru: K.R. Circle, one of Mysuru’s most iconic heritage landmarks, is showing signs of neglect, with damaged heritage-style lamp shades and exposed electrical wiring marring its appearance and raising safety concerns. Named after the visionary Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the circle is regarded as the heart of the city and is a major landmark frequented by tourists and residents alike….
Kushalnagar: Functionaries of the Thanjavur South District Unit of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) offered special puja, homa and a yajna at Talacauvery, the birthplace of the River Cauvery in Kodagu district, on Thursday, praying for abundant rainfall and improved inflows into the river. The TVK, led by actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay, organised the rituals by engaging local priests and sought divine blessings for widespread rainfall…
To be held on Oct. 18 and 19; Entry free; Event to cost Rs. 5 crore – Rs. 8 crore Mysuru: The much-awaited Mysuru Dasara Kambala, to be held as part of this year’s Nada Habba, has been rescheduled to Oct. 18 and 19 (Sunday and Monday). The event was originally slated for Oct. 17 and 18 (Saturday and Sunday) to enable…
Mysuru: Unregulated dumping of construction materials on city roads continues to cause fatal and non-fatal accidents, even as authorities appear to look the other way. Data available with the Traffic Police reveals that loose gravel, sand and other construction debris left on roads have contributed to 212 accidents over the past three years, claiming 122 lives and leaving 111 riders grievously…
Transport Department announces 50 percent rebate on fines Mysuru: The Regional Transport Office (RTO)-West, in association with District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), released the banner announcing 50 percent rebate in fines on Department Statutory Action (DSA) on Thursday. The banner was released by DLSA Chairperson and Principal District and Session Judge Usha Rani at her office…
Transport operators say authorised companies are charging above Government-approved rates Mysuru: Even as the State Government has fixed rates for the installation of Panic Buttons and Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs) in public service vehicles, transport operators have alleged that authorised vendors are charging well above the prescribed prices. The installation of Panic Buttons and…
Bengaluru, June 27 (KMS& BCT)- The Karnataka Government has decided to resume safari operations in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves fully. In a press statement, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) said that the decision was based on recommendations from experts and Forest Department officials following a detailed technical study. The Government has accepted the Committee’s report, which included a scientific assessment of the carrying…
Halaguru: A young doctor from Mysuru died by suicide by consuming poison in the Muthathi forest. The deceased has been identified as Dr. Rakshith (28), son of Surendra, a resident of Makanahalli village in T. Narasipur taluk. He was running a private clinic at Kesthur village in Maddur taluk. According to the Police, Dr. Rakshith had been missing since Tuesday. His mother, Annapurnamma, had filed a missing person complaint at the Kesthur Police Station. On Friday morning, his…
Mysuru: Krishnaraja (KR) Police have found a decomposed body of a man at the parking area atop Chamundi Hill and have registered a case. The deceased is aged between 45 and 50 years, 5.6 ft. tall and was wearing a white coloured full arm shirt and white dhoti. Youth dies at KR Hospital A youth, who was found lying…
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