Mysore/Mysuru: The historic N. Madhavrao Circle, popularly known as Agrahara Circle, is set for redevelopment at a cost of Rs. 50 lakh. The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has sanctioned special funds for the project and Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa is leading the initiative to restore the structure and give the landmark a fresh look. Despite…
Mysore/Mysuru: The redevelopment of Mysuru’s Agrahara Circle will not only restore the landmark but also highlight traditional architectural elements. The plan includes a stone-built outer ring, a central fountain and a specially designed pavilion topped with a seated statue of Lord Shiva. Traditional-style retaining walls will also be constructed along adjoining roads, giving the Circle…
Mysuru: Members of Brahmana Yuva Vedike staged a dharna at Agrahara Circle in city yesterday in protest against Brahmin students being forced to remove ‘janivara’ (sacred thread) before entering CET examination hall in Bidar and Shivamogga recently. The protesters, who arrived at the Circle, shouted slogans condemning the incident and later held a protest march…
Mysore/Mysuru: An elderly woman lost her gold chain when a chain snatcher yanked it off when she was crossing the road at Agrahara Circle in city on Friday night. The woman, who lost her gold chain, is 68-year-old M.V. Champakavalli, wife of Ramanujan, a resident of Thyagaraja Road, 2nd cross in city. At about 9…
Mysore/Mysuru: A father and his son displayed their cruelty by beating a horse mercilessly with a whip near the tonga stand at Agrahara Circle in city yesterday night. Though the horse collapsed due to severe whipping by the father-son duo, they continued to beat the horse without mercy. When the public began to question them,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Even as Mysuru is called as the cultural and heritage capital of the State, the official apathy towards maintenance of prominent circles, streets and other public buildings which are listed as heritage centres, has resulted in the century old Agrahara Circle (Madhavarao Circle) in the heart of the city turning dilapidated due to poor…
Mysore/Mysuru: A weak branch of a tree, near SBI Bank, close to Agrahara Circle, broke and fell down due to strong wind last night, damaging four two-wheelers parked nearby. The incident took place at about 8.30 pm and the damaged two-wheelers include a Honda Dio (KA-05-HQ-4351) and Honda Activa (KA-09-HC-9767) among other two-wheelers, according to…
By Gouri Satya, Sr.Journalist As a few other subjects drew my attention, I could not continue to write about the past history of Mysore for the last few weeks. My earlier articles on the old city of Mysore published in these columns, in particular on Agraharas and Keris, received overwhelming response. Readers posted hundreds of…
Mysuru: Fed up over official apathy over filling up of potholes, citizens staged a unique protest by planting a sampling in one of the huge potholes on the stretch from Agrahara Circle to JSS Hospital yesterday. Local resident Lakshman said that the road has got damaged as the MCC failed to asphalt the road after…
Mysuru: The scorching summer heat is sapping the energy of not only human beings but the birds are also feeling very thirsty. In order to quench the thirst of birds, Arivu Samsthe launched a unique drinking water and feeding campaign for birds at Agrahara Circle here on Mar. 29. Zoo Authority Chairperson Mallige Veeresh launched…
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