Mysuru: Environment activists and nature-lovers from various organisations like Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), Save Wildlife Organisation, Ahimsa Vedike, Parisara Samrakshana Samithi and Prakruthi Savayava Krishikaru staged a protest this morning in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office against the proposed elevated corridors that cut through Bandipur Tiger Reserve connecting Karnataka and Kerala. Holding placards with…
Mandya: The Stone Crusher Owners and Quarry Operators Association of Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district claimed that their mining activities in Baby Betta and adjoining areas are not a threat to Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. Speaking to reporters at Mandya yesterday, Association President Krishnappa condemned the District Administration reported move on banning mining activities…
Mysuru: Concerned by the dilapidated state of buildings along the Jumboo Savari route, the MCC Commissioner has issued a directive to people not to climb the heritage structures on Sayyaji Rao Road on Oct.19, the day of Dasara procession. This order applies to both Government and private buildings. The order states that at no point,…
Mysuru: Kannada and Culture Minister Jayamala inaugurated the Department Stall at Dasara Exhibition Grounds this morning. The Stall is designed to look like a replica of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu’s house ‘Kavimane’ at Kuppalli in Theerthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district. It is designed by Art Director Shashidar Adapa and built by Bengaluru- based builder Spectrum. The Stall,…
Mysuru: The ten-day Dasara Celebrations also called the Nada Habba or people’s festival has many attractions. But the one that really is close to the people from rural areas will really have something to look forward to for three days from tomorrow —Raitha Dasara. The stage is being set for the inauguration at JK Grounds…
Mysuru: There are around 200 buildings identified as heritage structures of Mysuru built by the erstwhile Maharajas. These buildings are well-maintained by the Government and used for different purposes like housing Government Offices, Hotels, Law Courts, Research Institutes and the like. These buildings, reflecting the Indo Sarcenic, Greco Roman, Hoysala and European styles of architecture,…
Madikeri: Jodupala village in Kodagu which bore the brunt of floods and landslides in the recent natural calamity witnessed a heart-rending incident yesterday. Parents of one Manjula (15), who was lost in the floods and landslides on Aug.16 performed the final rites for a look-alike doll of Manjula made from Areca leaves. The doll was…
Mandya: A bonded labourer, who was working at a quarry in Hangarahalli in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, has died at the quarry site yesterday and the villagers have suspected that the labourer has been murdered. The deceased is Kariyappa Maadar, a native of Obalapura village in Belagavi district, who was working at the quarry…
Mysuru: Actress-cum-Kannada and Culture Minister Jayamala, inaugurated the rangoli competition by drawing rangoli at Mysore Palace premises here this morning. The competition was organised by the Mahila Dasara Sub- Committee as part of Dasara festivities. Speaking after inaugurating the competition, the Minister appreciated the women for keeping this art form and ancient tradition alive which…
Mysuru: High drama prevailed at a silk shop on Chamundi Hill Road this morning when officials from the Revenue Department and the Police came to seal the shop following an order issued by Tahsildar. A woman, who claimed to be the owner of the shop, allegedly threatened to commit suicide holding a knife in her…
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