Mysore/Mysuru: The citizens of Mysuru have persistently advocated for the establishment of the Chamundi Hill Development Authority, aiming to set clear guidelines and ensure strict adherence to them. They voiced their opposition to development plans that prioritise turning Chamundi Hill into a tourist destination by allowing construction of buildings and roads across the hill endangering…
Mysore/Mysuru: Gopal (46), a cleaning staff at Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill, passed away following a heart attack while on duty yesterday. A resident of Chamundi Hill, Gopal was on duty near the special entrance of the Temple when he suffered a heart attack. Though he was being rushed to a private hospital, he is…
Mysore/Mysuru: Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrapped up his busy 16-hour visit to Mysuru, where he connected with prominent Lingayat and Hindu communities. He participated in the Suttur Jathra Mahotsava and engaged with community leaders and spiritual figures. He also visited Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill, where he offered special prayers. During the high-profile…
Impact on local environment and ecosystem will be studied, says Tourism Minister Mysore/Mysuru: Facing intense condemnation and widespread criticism from various environmental groups and activists who underscore the potential harm to the fragile ecosystem if the Chamundi Hill ropeway project is implemented, Tourism Minister H.K. Patil stated that a final decision on the ropeway proposal…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha emphasised the potential use of funds held by the Chamundi Temple Management Committee to revitalise heritage temples facing dilapidation. He regretted that the State Govt. has not taken any step so far to renovate and rejuvenate heritage temples that need urgent restoration. The MP was speaking to reporters during the…
Escalating problem at a place of worship ignored by Gram Panchayat, say environment activists The authorities maintaining Chamundi Hill appear to be grappling with an uphill battle against the uncontrollable waste crisis plaguing the place of worship, a prominent centre for religious tourism in the city. Plastic waste, in particular, has accumulated across the Hilltop,…
Mysore/Mysuru: On the dawn of the New Year today, Mysuru city witnessed a profound connection with spirituality as a multitude of residents and tourists flocked to various temples in and around the city, seeking divine blessings for the year ahead. Prominent temples such as Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill, Tripurasundari Jwalamukhi Temple at…
Mysore/Mysuru: Following the renewed demand for building a ropeway to Chamundi Hill in the city made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, a delegation of environmentalists and writers from the city will be meeting the CM in Bengaluru in first week of January 2024. Environmentalist Parashurame Gowda of Parisara Balaga, who addressed media persons on behalf of…
CM’s statement on controversial project sparks renewed debate amid environmental concerns Mysore/Mysuru: Over 17 months have elapsed since the previous BJP Government shelved the controversial ropeway project to Chamundi Hill, facing strong opposition from environmentalists, nature enthusiasts and the general public. However, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reignited the discourse by declaring the Congress Government’s readiness…
Former Cricketer and currently BCCI National Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who was in Mysuru city along with his wife Dr. Vijeta, to watch their son Samit Dravid play BCCI Under-19 Cooch Behar National Cricket Tournament, hosted by Mysuru Zone of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), at SDNR (Srikantadatta Narasimharaja) Wadiyar Stadium in Manasagangothri, since Dec….
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