Ah! Finally, restoration work at the Lalitha Mahal Palace will be taken up at the cost of Rs. 38 crore. This is good news, but the money is nowhere near what is required for an actual ‘restoration’. The truth is, this ‘restoration’ is actually just a ‘temporary fix.’ We must appreciate the Government for understanding…
Kannada Rajyotsava Award conferred on 68 achievers
November 2, 2023Awards given at a glittering ceremony at Ravindra Kalakshetra; CM announces free water, power for Government Schools Bengaluru: The State Government conferred Kannada Rajyotsava Award on 68 eminent achievers from various districts of the State and 10 Associations, at a glittering ceremony organised at Ravindra Kalakshetra in city last evening. Speaking during the ceremony, Chief…
Government plans to launch ride-hailing app for cabs, autos
October 30, 2023Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has decided to launch its own ride-hailing app, aiming to provide a platform similar to popular services like Uber and Ola, in order to address the concerns and grievances of taxi and autorickshaw drivers. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced that the Transport Department is taking steps to develop a new mobile…
State releases third instalment of Rs. 75 crore for Airport expansion
September 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move to accelerate the much-needed expansion and upgrade of Mysore Airport, the State Government has released Rs. 75 crore to the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) for land acquisition and other pending tasks, announced Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha. This allocation is aimed at expediting the commencement of the project and…
State Government officially declares 195 taluks as drought-hit
September 19, 2023161 taluks severely affected and 34 others moderately affected Bengaluru: A day after the Cabinet meeting, the Karnataka Government on Thursday issued an official order declaring 195 taluks in the State as drought-hit including nine taluks surrounding the capital city. The State is facing a deficient rainfall of more than 30 percent during the current …
Gruha Lakshmi: Women throng banks
September 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sixth day on, since the launch of Gruha Lakshmi Scheme by the State Government on Aug. 30, there has been a huge rush of beneficiaries to collect the money at various banks in the city and taluk centres of district. Gruha Lakshmi Scheme, one of the five pre-poll promises announced by the Government, provides…
Dasara fest: Govt. appealed to form Consultative Committee of Experts
September 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The city-based Inidani Mannamakkala Honnapadagala Balaga has appealed the Government to constitute a ‘Consultative Committee of Experts’ to hold Dasara celebrations in a more purposeful and organised manner. Addressing a press meet here recently, Balaga Hon. President Dr. K. Rameshwarappa stressed on the need for forming a consultative committee of experienced persons and experts…
Rs. 25 crore cluster seed fund set up for startups in Mysuru
August 27, 2023‘Beyond Bengaluru’ – Karnataka plans to transform Mysuru into a startup and tech hub Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government is planning to turn Mysuru into a startup and tech hub. At the industry round-table held on Aug. 25 at Hotel Southern Star in city, the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) received Letters of Intent from industrialists…
Under Anna Bhagya, Govt. starts giving cash for rice
July 11, 2023Third of five guarantees fulfilled; 4.42 crore people from 1.25 cr. BPL families to be benefited Bengaluru: As announced to give cash for additional five kg of rice under Anna Bhagya scheme, the State Government has transferred the benefit directly to the Bank accounts of beneficiaries. With this, the State Government has fulfilled its third…
City’s infra challenges hindering growth: MGP
July 11, 2023RESOLUTIONS OF THE MEETING Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and traditional charm, is currently grappling with significant infrastructural challenges that are impeding its progress and development. Concerned citizens and local organisations are demanding urgent action from the authorities to address these pressing issues. Water supply, underground drainage (UGD), electricity and other essential…
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