Mysuru: The month of August is coming to an end and it is raining quite heavily since the past few days, which is a good sign. However, the rains bring along with it misery and the damages it causes. Five years ago, it was during the last week of August that a portion of the…
Hasten work on Lansdowne building
April 23, 2017Sir, India boasts of over 5,000 years of civilisation and rich heritage. Karnataka (the erstwhile Mysore State) is one of the front-runners in being an essential part and contributor to this heritage. While Bangalore, the new Bengaluru, is not only the capital of the State but also the IT capital of India, Mysuru, the Garden…
Demolition of heritage buildings: DC warns officials
April 22, 2017Mysuru: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep has warned the officials of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) that disciplinary action would be taken against them if they grant permission to demolish heritage structures under their jurisdiction. In a press release, the DC has asked authorities in-charge of heritage structures to inform…
Heritage: Crying wolf
April 22, 2017Mysureans are occasionally aroused about the various ingredients of the city and their heritage. While buildings with recorded times of their construction dating back to hundred years or more have been hogging media space on a scale not witnessed until just a few years ago, the residents of the city are also reminded of heritage…
Heritage City loses another heritage building on World Heritage Day
April 20, 2017Mysuru: The Heritage City of Mysuru has lost one more heritage building and that too on the World Heritage Day. The building, located on Dewan’s Road, was demolished on Tuesday (Apr. 18) by JCB machines. The building was located near the Dolphin Bakery and it earlier housed the Manipal Finance Office. The building was among…
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