Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city’s traffic congestion, especially in the Central Business District (CBD), could soon ease, with the District Administration planning to develop a new parking facility behind the historic Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road. The proposed parking lot, covering about two-and-a-half acres, is expected to de-congest key commercial areas such as D. Devaraj Urs…
Choultry land to serve as parking, income source
April 14, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The proposal to develop a parking facility behind the Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry is aimed not only at easing traffic congestion but also at generating additional revenue. Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has already initiated a feasibility study to assess the site, determine vehicle capacity and fix the tender value. Based on the report,…
2019 parking lot plan never took off
April 14, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The proposal to develop a parking facility on the vacant land behind Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry is not new. The idea had first been mooted in 2019, citing the availability of nearly five acres of open space in the heart of the city. At the time, Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry Management Committee President C. Krishnappa had…
Desi Oil Mela to end tomorrow
January 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Three-day ‘Desi Oil Mela’ organised by Sahaja Samrudha, in association with Desiri Naturals, was inaugurated at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry, in the city yesterday. The mela concludes tomorrow (Jan.11). M.L. Varchasvi Srikanta Siddalinga Raje Urs, Head of Sri Manteswamy Mutt and Sri Kappadi Kshetra Mutt inaugurated the mela. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar inaugurated the traditional…
2-day Maagi Mela begins
December 13, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day ‘Maagi Mela‘ (Winter Festival) began at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry this morning, under the joint aegis of Sahaja Samrudha and Sahaja Seeds. It aims to provide protein-rich seeds/vegetables, which is required more during winter season. Dr. Shivaprasad Huded, Vice-Principal of JSS Ayurveda Medical College, inaugurated the Mela, which will be open for public…
Soppu Mela begins
September 6, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day ‘Soppu Mela’ (Leafy Greens Mela), aimed at promoting greens as a wholesome, nutritious food while reviving the rich diversity of traditional leafy vegetables, began this morning at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road here. The event is jointly organised by Sahaja Samrudha, Hulikaadu Farmers Producer Company and ICAR-JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur….
Two-day Soppu Mela from tomorrow
September 5, 2025Mysuru, Sept. 5- To revive the diversity of greens and make them popular, Sahaja Samrudha, Hulikadu Farmers Producer Company and ICAR-JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, are jointly organising Soppu Mela, a Leafy Greens Fair, at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city on Sept. 6 and 7 from 10 am to 8 pm. More than 150 varieties…
Jackfruit Mela generates business worth Rs. 40 lakh
May 6, 2025Mysuru: The two-day Jackfruit Mela, organised by Sahaja Samrudha in association with the Rotary Club of Mysore West, at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city, was a resounding success, generating business worth Rs. 40 lakh. The event drew more than 10,000 visitors and over 2,000 saplings of the popular ‘Kempalasu’ jackfruit varieties —…
Desi Dal Mela begins
April 5, 2025Mysuru: The two-day Desi Dal Mela, organised by Sahaja Samrudha, in collaboration with Vishwa Agro Tech and Bio Tech, was inaugurated by noted actress Akshatha Pandavapura by milling ragi in a traditional grinding stone (ragi kallu) at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city this morning. The Mela is open for public today and tomorrow between 10…
Two-day roots and tuber mela begins
February 8, 2025Over 50 varieties of nutritious, fibre-rich tubers, desi food products are on display Mysuru: “Tuber crops have been a staple diet for humans since ancient times. However, their consumption has declined in recent years. Amid a market flooded with chemically treated and adulterated products, tuber crops offer a natural and healthier alternative. Consumers should prioritise…















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