By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC Chamundi Hill is back in news again. Of course, for all the wrong reasons. The political class is hell bent on construction of a ropeway on this hillock. This subject comes up every two to three years, gets shelved due to the vehement opposition and then again resurfaces. …
Former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa appeals to save rare monolith atop Chamundi Hill Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa, who has started a campaign of sorts to save the Chamundi Hill from destructive development including projects like the ropeway and railings on steps, today raked up the safety of Nandi Statue which he said had deep fissures…
Greens, heritage experts, public raise voice against proposed ropeway Mysuru: The announcement of the ropeway to Chamundi Hill in the Budget has met with stiff opposition from all sections and an emergency meeting, convened by Save Chamundi Hill Committee, at Ramakrishna Park near Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Circle in city this morning, opposed the project and urged…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy The latest ‘great idea’ to promote tourism under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Scheme is to install stainless steel railings on both the sides of 1,008 steps leading to Chamundi Betta. In this background, there is a need to select projects undertaken or proposed to promote tourism…
Former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa garners public support, opinions at Chamundi foothill Railings will result in a fiasco like broken Raja Marga stone balustrades around Palace Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundi foothill witnessed a special event early this morning where former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa conducted a media briefing against the proposed ropeway project and also the proposal to…
Citizens of Mysuru city have been hearing wise men and reading scholarly articles and detailed reporting of events connected to the only hill that Mysuru has, Chamundi Betta for as long as I remember, that is over 50 years. The only concern was: How to save Chamundi Hill? That means, Chamundi Hill was in danger…
Mysore/Mysuru: Public opinion against the proposed ropeway project on top of Chamundi Hill to attract tourists is slowly building up after the announcement was made in this year’s State Budget. Though there was opposition earlier too for the project, it was in subdued nature as there was no official confirmation though there were talks about…
Will the ropeway reduce vehicular traffic? No Will tourists pay for a limited scenic ride? No Is the project economically viable? No Will it disrupt sensitive ecosystem? Yes Will it destroy spiritual environment? Yes Is it destined to be an eyesore finally? Yes By Bhamy V. Shenoy Ever since the Karnataka Government has approved the…
Railings to be installed on both sides of hill steps Mysore/Mysuru: A mesh fence will be erected to demarcate forest boundary atop Chamundi Hill. The fence will ensure that there is no threat to Chamundi Hill and its fragile ecosystem from encroachers. This will also prevent wild animals from entering human habitat in the Hill…
RDPR Minister K.S. Eshwarappa, who was in city this morning, visited Chamundi Hill and offered prayers to the deity along with his family members. BJP Backward Class Morcha City President Jogi Manju and other party leaders accompanied him.
Property Return ParadeFebruary 25, 2026
MDA to auction unused land in city layoutsFebruary 25, 2026
KSOU financial, administrative lapses: One-Ma...February 25, 2026
Flood Fears in YadavagiriFebruary 25, 2026
Recent Comments