Tag: M.T. Yogesh Kumar

Shiva of Gold
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Shiva of Gold

February 28, 2022

A gift from Wadiyars to Sri Trineshwaraswamy Temple and Male Mahadeshwara Temple By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mahashivarathri, one of the prominent Hindu festivals is celebrated by worshipping Lord Shiva. Every year, the festival is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Falgun month as per the Hindu calendar and this year, it will be celebrated on…

Town Hall joins list of buildings in peril
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Town Hall joins list of buildings in peril

February 20, 2022

Renovation works worth crores of rupees caught in legal wrangles By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: The undue delay in the renovation of the famed century-old Town Hall — Sri Rangacharlu Memorial Hall — is costing the heritage building dear and it has joined the list of neglected heritage structures in Mysuru. If the neglect continues…

Shattering  Stereotypes
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Shattering Stereotypes

February 16, 2022

City’s women auto drivers fight odds to make a living By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Traditional auto-rickshaws have always remained heavily male-dominated. Of late, there are many women who have shattered the stereotypes and have been performing the duties of auto drivers, sometimes even better than their male counterparts. Though they face plenty of gender bias…

Rhesus monkey spotted on tree at Nagarahole
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Rhesus monkey spotted on tree at Nagarahole

February 6, 2022

But for Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, there are no records of its habitat in South India By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Safari goers at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve from Veeranahosahalli Gate, were a thrilled lot after spotting a Rhesus monkey perched on an old tree branch. It is for the first time this species has been…

150 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations proposed in five districts
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150 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations proposed in five districts

December 14, 2021

By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-based Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) that manages distribution of electricity in five districts of Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Hassan and Kodagu has sent a proposal to the State Government identifying 150 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in five districts. Among them, 10 charging stations will come up on Mysuru-Bengaluru…

Festival brings no light to clay diya-makers
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Festival brings no light to clay diya-makers

November 4, 2021

Diminishing demand, cheap Chinese lamps leave traditional potters in the lurch By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Cheap, colourful and attractive Chinese lights in the market have affected the livelihood and income of clay craftsmen (potters) badly. Potters in and around Mysuru say that for the past several years during Deepavali festival, Chinese lights are more in…

Abhimanyu to carry Golden Howdah
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Abhimanyu to carry Golden Howdah

September 7, 2021

By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: The 55-year-old Abhimanyu, one of the longest serving members of the elite Dasara jumbo squad, will carry the 750-kg Golden Howdah that has the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari this year too in the Jumboo Savari.  The veteran elephant had successfully taken over the mantle from Arjuna last year after the…

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