With just hours to go before the elections, the Chamaraja Assembly Constituency, a vital part of the Cultural Capital of Mysuru, is witnessing hectic politics. The fight has narrowed down to the natives of Kannegowdana Koppal (K.G. Koppal), turning it into a battle for prestige. The 59-year-old incumbent BJP MLA L. Nagendra, is seeking re-election…
By Mohan Kayaka Periyapatna is known for its excellent-grade tobacco leaves and is popular for its cultivation. In terms of elections, the Periyapatna Assembly Constituency always attracts attention due to the head-to-head contests between candidates from Congress and Janata Parivar. As the voting day for the upcoming elections draws closer, curiosity and excitement are on…
By Mohan Kayaka The H.D. Kote Constituency, which has the largest forested area among all 11 Assembly segments in the Mysuru district, is expected to witness a keen triangular contest between Congress, BJP and JD(S) in the upcoming election. The Constituency is presently reserved for the ST category and is considered one of the most…
By Mohan Kayaka All political parties have begun vying to have the blessings of Lord Srikanteshwaraswamy, the presiding deity of the Temple Town of Nanjangud. As without his support, it is impossible to be an MLA of this holy place that is a key Assembly segment of the Mysuru district. Nanjangud town, the seat of…
Awareness campaigns through art being taken up to attract urban voters and improve voting percentage By Mohan Kayaka Ever since the Election Commission took up the SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) programme under many themes for greater participation for a stronger democracy, the voting percentage has been on a steady rise but not…
‘Halli Mane’ a huge crowd-puller with age-old and rare agriculture implements, household items By Mohan Kayaka Life in a village is not a walk in the park by any means. Farming is one of the most difficult jobs and crops need close attention and efforts for a successful harvest. At the same time, life in…
By Mohan Kayaka With Dasara fast approaching, wrestlers of Mysuru are getting ready to enter the wrestling arena to take part in the prestigious Dasara wrestling event due to take place during Dasara festivities. The Pailwans, both Junior and Senior, are bracing themselves for the grand event by sweating it out in about 35 ‘Garadi…
Restriction-free celebrations in the offing this time; stress on eco-friendly idols By Mohan Kayaka After two years of muted festivities in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mysuru is all set to celebrate the upcoming Ganeshotsava in a grand way, free of any restrictions. For the last two years, both celebrators and idol-makers have been…
By Mohan Kayaka Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to ensure potable water to all localities of the city coming under the Corporation limits, the MCC has started installation of Vacuum Feed Chlorination Plants at all its water storage and treatment units in and around the city. The plants are being installed at Vani Vilas Water Works…
By Mohan Kayaka Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru’s famed Sand Museum at the foot of Chamundi Hill has a new attraction — a sand replica of Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing Yoga. The ‘PM’ is performing ‘Parvatasana’ along with the logo of International Day of Yoga-2022 and different Surya Namaskara postures. Sand artist M.N. Gowri has designed the…
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