Mysuru: Traffic was temporarily disrupted near View Point atop Chamundi Hill early this morning when a private tourist bus collided with an electric pole, causing it to fall across the road. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as the power supply to the pole had already been disconnected due to unpaid bills. The accident occurred between…
Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have dismissed a complaint filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, alleging theft and black-market sale of sarees offered as gifts to the Goddess at Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill. Snehamayi Krishna had lodged the complaint at the city’s Krishnaraja Police Station, accompanied by a video clip, accusing M.J. Roopa, Secretary…
DC holds meeting: Traffic, security measures in place for devotees Mysuru: With a large number of devotees expected at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill for the New Year, Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy convened a meeting with officials at ZP Hall this morning to discuss and ensure necessary facilities for the devotees. During…
Mysuru: ‘Taayiya Madilu’ Kuteera, a breastfeeding facility for lactating mothers, established by Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Gold atop Chamundi Hill, will start functioning from Jan. 3, 2025. Announcing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Club President Prema Ravi said that Chamundi Hill Gram Panchayat President Nagarathna will inaugurate the facility…
Mysuru: A dangerously tilted electric pole on the Mysuru-Chamundi Hill road is posing a serious threat to commuters. Neglecting the situation could lead to a tragedy, warn locals. The pole was installed in a rush as part of safety measures ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chamundi Hill on June 20, 2022. To…
Mysuru: Mysore Royal Family Member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed the Thottilu Shastra ceremony of his two-month-old younger son, at the premises of Goddess Chamundeshwari temple at Chamundi Hill in city this morning. The baby boy was born on Oct. 11, 2024, Ayudha Puja day, to Yaduveer Wadiyar, the Mysuru-Kodagu MP and Trishika Kumari couple….
Mysuru: Following incessant rains brought by Cyclone Fengal, a massive boulder rolled down Chamundi Hill and blocked the road, causing a brief period of panic. Public Works Department (PWD) officials swiftly cleared the boulder, restoring traffic flow on the road leading to Mysuru. The incident, which occurred between Monday night and the early hours of…
We offered prayers for ‘Shatru Samhara’, divine intervention, says Ex-Minister B.C. Patil Mysuru: Amid ongoing internal discord and dissident BJP leader and MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal continuing his criticism of senior party figures, particularly State BJP Chief B.S. Yediyurappa and his son, B.Y. Vijayendra, a large contingent of former BJP Ministers and Legislators, supporting Vijayendra,…
CM Siddaramaiah asks Muzrai Department Principal Secretary to table a proposal Bengaluru: The 2019 proposal to provide a Golden Chariot (Suvarna Ratha) for Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill, Mysuru, has been revived. Originally proposed with a budget of Rs. 7 crore, the amount was increased to Rs. 7.6 crore in 2020. Now, in 2024,…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy A recent development on Chamundi Hill — establishing a ‘Goshale’ (cow shelter) on 1.475 acres of land behind the Dasoha Bhavan building by a private entity — has raised concerns. Videos and photographs posted by NGOs on social media show levelling of vast ground, reportedly by felling trees and shrubs, exposing…
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