No approvals for new residential layouts; project planning and execution halted Mysuru: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), which was recently renamed as the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), has not convened a single meeting in past six to seven months — an administrative vacuum that has severely impacted city’s real estate sector and dented Government…
MCC chief inspects facilities, cleanliness at Udayagiri
June 15, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif went on city rounds and inspected various facilities and cleanliness at Udayagiri, Kyathamaranahalli, Rajivnagar, Beedi Colony and surrounding areas. Asif, who noticed uncleared weeds in storm water drains, instructed officials to clear the storm water drains to ease the flow of water and prevent breeding of…
Monsoon adventure rush: River rafting season begins in Kodagu with tight safety norms
June 15, 2025Kushalnagar: It’s raining heavily in Kodagu and adventure enthusiasts eager for an adrenaline rush are heading to Dubare and Barapole for whitewater rafting and rappelling in the rapids. The activity season for 2025 has resumed with the onset of the monsoon and is drawing a good response. Rafting on the Cauvery and Barapole rivers is…
‘Parthenium Park’ in city!
June 15, 2025Mysuru: Amid the ‘Swachh Bharat’ campaign and ‘Swachh Survekshan’ survey, a neglected park in the city has got converted into a ‘Parthenium park’ with parthenium weed plants growing in it uncontrolled. This park is located on Maruti Temple Road in Kuvempunagar coming under MCC Ward 47. Parthenium plants have grown big in this park, posing…
New rafting spot at Kumarahalli
June 15, 2025Kushalnagar: This year, the District Administration has permitted whitewater rafting at Kumarahalli (Bidalli) in Somwarpet taluk. The site in Kumaradhara River is located at the foothills of the scenic Pushpagirimountains, behind the famous Mallalli Falls near the Power Station. Rafting starts from Kumarahalli and ends just behind the Bidalli Mini Hydel Project near Mallalli waterfalls….
Filing of new Income Tax Returns for FY 2024-25: Date extended
June 15, 2025Mysuru: In view of the extensive changes introduced in the notified Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and considering the time required for system readiness and roll-out of ITR utilities for financial year 2024-25, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date for filing of Income Tax Returns, which was originally due on…
Fields of Gold: Sunflower bloom into a seasonal spectacle at Gundlupet
June 15, 2025By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Facing the sun with their radiant yellow blooms, charming sunflower fields are now drawing crowds of tourists travelling through Gundlupet, especially those coming from Kerala and Ooty towards Mysuru. Visitors can’t resist stopping to snap selfies and reels amidst these dazzling golden expanses. Thanks to good pre-monsoon showers, farmers across Gundlupet…
Thousands take part in cleanliness campaign
June 15, 2025Mysuru: Thousands took part in the ‘Namma Mysuru, Swachha Mysuru’ campaign organised by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) as a part of World Environment Day celebrations, here yesterday. Volunteers cleared the plastic waste and other materials littered on the either side of the Outer Ring Road. Speaking on the occasion, MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif said…
Food safety officials crack down on substandard edible oil sales
June 15, 2025Mysuru: Following complaints about the unchecked sale of sub-standard edible oil, Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration officials conducted surprise raids on shops selling edible oil and collected samples for laboratory testing. Dr. S.L. Ravindra, Designated Officer of the Department, said the raids were carried out on the instructions of the Food and Consumer…
Yoga Pranotsava 2025: Two-day State-level Seminar on ‘Yoga Pranayama’ on June 19, 20
June 15, 2025Mysuru: As a prelude to International Day of Yoga-2025, ‘Yoga Pranotsava-2025,’ a two-day State-level Seminar on ‘Yoga Pranayama’ has been organised by Scientific Pranayama Foundation Trust (SPFT), Mysuru, at GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women (GSSSIETW) on KRS Road in Metagalli, Mysuru, on June 19 and 20. The seminar is organised in association…















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