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Chamundi Temple to get new crane for lifting idol
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Chamundi Temple to get new crane for lifting idol

January 10, 2021

Century-old wooden crane used during Rathotsava wears out  Railway Engineers design iron crane; works almost complete  By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: The next Sri Chamundeshwari Rathotsava, an integral part of Mysuru Dasara, will be a hassle-free one with the Railway engineers manufacturing a special iron crane to lift the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari along with…

Three of a family killed, 14 injured as vehicle overturns
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Three of a family killed, 14 injured as vehicle overturns

January 8, 2021

Tempo Traveller carrying 17 from TN  was bound to Chamundi Hill in Mysuru Chamarajanagar:  Three persons of a family were killed while 14 others sustained injuries when the Tempo Traveller in which they were travelling overturned  near Suvarnavathi Dam in Chamarajanagar taluk at about 4 am today. The deceased are Subramanya (75), his wife Amaravathi…

She’s no more…
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She’s no more…

January 7, 2021

Leopardess injured in Chamundi Hill hit-and-run case dies at Bannerghatta Rehab Centre Mysore/Mysuru: An 11-year-old leopardess, which was seriously injured in a suspected hit-and-run incident atop the fog-covered Chamundi Hill on the morning of Dec. 28 and  later shifted to Bannerghatta Rehabilitation Centre in Bengaluru for treatment, succumbed to injuries on Jan. 5 night. The…

With bags in hand, Ex-Servicemen clean Chamundi Hill steps
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With bags in hand, Ex-Servicemen clean Chamundi Hill steps

January 3, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Keeping in view the on-going nationwide ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan,’ members of Mysuru Ex-Servicemen Movement organised a ‘Shram Daan’ this morning where they cleaned the 1,008 steps of Chamundi Hill that leads to Sri Chamundeshwari Temple.  Armed with huge carry bags, the ex-servicemen assembled at the foot of Chamundi Hill at around 6.15 am and…

New Chief Secretary P. Ravi Kumar visits Chamundi Temple
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New Chief Secretary P. Ravi Kumar visits Chamundi Temple

January 3, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: New Chief Secretary (CS) of State P. Ravi Kumar, who took over from T.M. Vijayabhaskar upon his retirement on Dec.31, 2020, visited the famed Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi hill here this morning along with his family members. Ravi Kumar, who arrived in city yesterday afternoon, went to Chamundi Hill along with his wife and…

Devotees flock temples on New Year Day
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Devotees flock temples on New Year Day

January 1, 2021

No entry to Chamundi Hill temple Mysore/Mysuru: Leaving behind nightmarish memories of COVID-19 pandemic hit 2020, devotees flocked major temples  in the city in good numbers this morning to offer prayers seeking a happy, prosperous and peaceful New Year-2021. People from all ages were seen visiting the temples from as early as 6 am braving…

Fire destroys half an acre forest atop Chamundi Hill
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Fire destroys half an acre forest atop Chamundi Hill

December 30, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Fire destroyed forest cover on half an acre of land atop Chamundi Hill on Monday evening.  According to eye witnesses, the fire was spotted at around 4.45 pm near Sri Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Temple on Uttanahalli side. On receipt of information, Fire tenders from Saraswathipuram and Bannimantap rushed to the spot along with staff…

Misty Morning Mishap: Leopardess injured in hit-n-run atop Chamundi Hill
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Misty Morning Mishap: Leopardess injured in hit-n-run atop Chamundi Hill

December 28, 2020

Rescued and shifted to Koorgalli Rehab Centre Mysore/Mysuru: Mysureans woke up this morning to dense fog and mist hovering over the city. The misty conditions remained till about  10 am until the Sun emerged. People, especially motorists and morning walkers, experienced poor visibility.  Meanwhile, in a misty morn mishap, a four-and-a-half-year-old leopardess was seriously injured…

More misty mornings ahead
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More misty mornings ahead

December 28, 2020

Today morning, city records 12 degree Celsius Mysore/Mysuru: There was an unusual chill this morning, with the minimum temperature dropping to 12 degree Celsius while the maximum temperature hovered at 29 degree Celsius. While it was hazy in the heart of the city, those areas that had thick vegetation like the Manasagangothri campus were covered…

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