Does not apply to those opting for marriage registration under the Special Marriage Karnataka Rules, 1961 Bengaluru/Mysuru: In a bid to boost marriage registrations and streamline the application process, Karnataka has introduced an online registration facility for marriages governed by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The initiative was inaugurated by Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre…
Dark clouds hover over local weather forecast
February 19, 2024Agro-Met Units in Kodagu, Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Ramanagara to shut operations from Feb. 29 Kushalnagar: Dealing a huge blow to Niti Aayog’s advice on growing climate-based crops, the Centre has decided to shut down the District Agro-Met Units (DAMUs) in Kodagu, Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Ramanagara. The reason attributed for the closure is reportedly a fund…
God save the King of Kongress
February 19, 20242024 Parliamentary Election: Whither Opposition and Congress? The Parliamentary election 2024 is only a couple of months away and the nation is experiencing a new kind of election fever which we have not seen except in 1977, the post-Emergency Parliamentary election. Then, as expected, the newly cobbled up Opposition parties, under the dynamic and well-accepted…
CM has repackaged BJP Govt. projects in Budget: Pratap Simha
February 18, 2024Peripheral Ring Road, Airport runway expansion, Road Under Bridge near Crawford Hall, KRS Road Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for repurposing and rebranding several projects initiated by the Central and former Karnataka BJP Government, presenting them as his own in the recent State Budget for 2024-2025. “Many of the projects…
MCC Budget focuses on green initiatives
February 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Regional Commissioner G.C. Prakash, who is also the MCC (Mysuru City Corporation) Administrative Officer, presented a Rs.1,067.06 crore budget of the civic body for the year 2024-25 here yesterday. The budget lays emphasis on green initiatives like disposal of legacy waste, recycling of plastic, installation of solar power panels and Rainwater Harvesting (RWH)…
Signs of trouble: Misaligned signboards on Hunsur Road
February 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Traffic signboards or signages are essential components of any road infrastructure, serving as vital navigational aids for both tourists and city residents. They convey crucial information to commuters, directing them towards their intended destinations. Recently, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) installed a huge directional signboard along Hunsur Road, positioned after the Aishwarya Petrol Bunk…
Expressway-Outer Ring Road Junction to get a flyover
February 17, 2024Bengaluru: The Siddaramaiah Budget has announced the construction of a flyover at the junction of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway and Outer Ring Road near Kempegowda Circle, commonly known as the Manipal Hospital Junction, along the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, intending to alleviate traffic congestion. This collaborative effort with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) aims to address…
Girl child suffers deep bite wounds in stray dog attack
February 17, 2024MCC Dog Squad expresses helplessness to visit spot as it has no driver Mysore/Mysuru: Reports of stray dog attacks, resulting in injuries to both children and adults, have become common, sparking concerns among city residents. On Thursday, a three-and-a-half-year-old girl child was severely injured in a stray dog attack at Gundurao Nagar on the Mysuru-Nanjangud…
Civic woes on Bogadi Road far from over
February 17, 2024No crash barrier on a stretch between Gangothri Extension and Chaduranga Road Mysore/Mysuru: It seems the civic woes related to Bogadi Road is far from over, although the incidents of four lives lost in freak accidents on the same stretch of road still remain fresh in the minds of the people. In separate cases, three…
Sculpting Magic
February 16, 2024Mysuru has long been renowned worldwide for its vibrant Dasara celebrations. However, now, for sometime to come, Mysuru will also be known as the birthplace of acclaimed sculptor who carved ‘Balak Ram,’ all thanks to the talented artist Arun Yogiraj, a third-generation sculptor from Mysuru. Arun’s remarkable achievements have made Mysureans proud and has also…
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