22 women keep KSRTC wheels turning Incredible ladies of Namma KSRTC work tirelessly behind the scenes to repair, maintain and keep the fleet of buses safe and roadworthy… By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The heart of Mysuru’s Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Rural Division lies in the hands of women workers, who, behind the scenes,…
Profit-making KSIC Filature Factory powers GI-tagged Mysore Silk production By M.T. Yogesh Kumar & B.C. Thimmaiah A Government-owned Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Filature Factory in T. Narasipur, the primary supplier of yarn for the famed GI-tagged Mysore Silk sarees woven in Mysuru and Channapatna, is staring at an uncertain future. Despite posting an annual…
Tender value up by Rs. 1.51 crore this year, rising from Rs. 10.03 crore in 2024 Mysuru, Aug. 12- The Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) has awarded the contract for organising the 90-day entertainment-packed Dasara Exhibition 2025 to Fun World, following a successful bid of Rs. 11.54 crore. As in previous years, KEA floated a global…
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: It is now confirmed that this year’s grand Dasara festivities will once again be led by the iconic Golden Howdah-bearer, Captain Abhimanyu. The line-up introduces two new female elephants — Roopa and Hemavathi — who will be joining the team for the first time, adding a fresh dimension to the…
Forest Dept. struggles to assemble female elephant squad as Lakshmi, Hiranya are pregnant Mysuru: The Forest Department is facing an unexpected challenge in assembling the female elephant squad for the upcoming Dasara procession, as two of the five shortlisted elephants have been found to be pregnant. Last year, Lakshmi and Hiranya from Rampura camp in…
KSRTC to launch voice-guided travel in 200 buses through ‘Divya Spandana’ from July 14 Mysuru: In a pioneering step towards inclusive public transport, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is launching a voice-guided assistive technology for visually impaired passengers travelling by city buses. The system, locally named ‘Divya Spandana’, will be officially introduced on…
After past controversies, this year’s selection process introduces new scientific safeguards By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: To uphold the grandeur and safety of the iconic Dasara procession in Mysuru, the Forest Department has intensified its preparations, especially in the meticulous selection of elephants that will march through the city during the Jumboo Savari. This year…
Evaluation based on age, weight, physical condition and musth status; Health cards issued By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysuru: With just 36 days remaining to bring the Dasara elephant team to Mysuru for the iconic Dasara festivities, the Forest Department has ramped up its selection process by visiting eight elephant camps and conducting health assessments on…
First batch of nine elephants to enter Mysore Palace on Aug. 7; Training from Aug. 9 By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: With heavy rains lashing the State ahead of schedule and most reservoirs nearing full capacity, the State Government has nevertheless decided to go ahead with this year’s Dasara celebrations in full splendour. In this…
Deadlock in Athuru Kolli settlement: Forest Dept. says illegal; tribals say ancestral By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Fifty-two tribal families have recently settled deep inside the Athuru Kolli forest, a dense and wildlife-rich area within the Balekovu Division of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, under the Kutta Range in Kodagu district. Despite the dangers posed by elephants, tigers, leopards…
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