Month: August, 2023

Cracks mar stained glass domes of Mysore Palace
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Cracks mar stained glass domes of Mysore Palace

August 31, 2023

By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Mysore/Mysuru: The iconic Mysore Palace, an embodiment of historical grandeur and architectural marvel, faces a new challenge as cracks have appeared in the peacock-shaped stained glass domes atop its Durbar Hall and Kalyana Mantapa. Rainwater seepage is causing damage to the Palace, cherished for its distinctive Indo-Saracenic style, which beautifully blends…

A grand Gajapayana from Veeranahosahalli tomorrow
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A grand Gajapayana from Veeranahosahalli tomorrow

August 31, 2023

Mysuru/Hunsur: With the upcoming Dasara festival just around the corner, the momentous ‘Gajapayana’ event, featuring the majestic march of elephants from the jungle camps to Mysuru, is poised to commence its journey from Veeranahosahalli in Nagarahole National Park, Hunsur taluk, on Sept. 1 (tomorrow). This inaugural event will see the participation of the first batch…

Three women entrepreneurs from Mysuru at Cambodia Meet
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Three women entrepreneurs from Mysuru at Cambodia Meet

August 31, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: A high-profile women entrepreneur delegation from India completed a fruitful visit to Cambodia recently. The group comprised 55 women entrepreneurs (25 from Karnataka) from organisations such as Ubuntu Consortium, Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI), WISE (Women’s Wing of Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry – MCCI).  This apart, there were…

CM inaugurates redeveloped Al-Badr Circle at Rajivnagar
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CM inaugurates redeveloped Al-Badr Circle at Rajivnagar

August 31, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah inaugurated the Al-Badr Circle in Rajivnagar Second Stage on Wednesday. The Circle, constructed by the MCC at a cost of Rs. 2.47 crore, was fully illuminated during the event. Siddharamaiah highlighted the key features of the Circle, including a 25 ft. tall illuminated pillar, a fountain and well-maintained tiled roads. He…

Congress pours cold water on ‘Greater Mysuru’
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Congress pours cold water on ‘Greater Mysuru’

August 31, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: The move to upgrade the existing Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to a Greater Mysuru (Bruhat Mysuru Mahanagara Palike) on the lines of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) received a jolt as the Congress Corporators of the MCC opposed it. At the MCC Suggestion Committee meeting held yesterday, the Congress Corporators staged a walkout opposing…

Commissioner has infringed my rights as Mayor: Shivakumar
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Commissioner has infringed my rights as Mayor: Shivakumar

August 31, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Mayor Shivakumar has raised objections to the decision of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner, Ashaad-ur-Rahman Shariff, to cancel the scheduled Council meeting for today, Aug. 31 at 11 am. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Greater Mysuru project. The cancellation notice was issued by the Council Secretary in-charge under the…

TikTok star ‘Smile’ Naveen murdered; eight arrested
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TikTok star ‘Smile’ Naveen murdered; eight arrested

August 31, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: TikTok Star ‘Smile’ Naveen of Bengaluru, who was allegedly kidnapped in front of Mysore Palace on Aug. 27, was found murdered near Hullahalli Canal at Golur in Nanjangud taluk in the district. Nanjangud Rural Police, led by Dy. SP V. Govindaraju, have arrested eight accused. Naveen was done to death in the moving car…

Protests over Cauvery heat up in Mandya
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Protests over Cauvery heat up in Mandya

August 31, 2023

Srirangapatna: Following the release of water from KRS reservoir, farmers led by Melukote MLA Darshan Puttanaiah launched overnight protest on the road leading to Brindavan Garden yesterday. MLA Darshan, accompanied by Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) leaders, raised slogans against the Government and Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) for releasing water, in compliance with the…

Savarkar shaped notion of a sovereign and assertive India
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Savarkar shaped notion of a sovereign and assertive India

August 31, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Those who oppose Savarkar are against India’s sovereignty and integrity. He is the anti-colonial activist who played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence and was involved in various revolutionary activities against British rule, said former Chairman of D. Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation R. Raghu Kautilya.   He was speaking after distributing…

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