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22-year-old seer Nijalinga Swamiji was compelled to resign from a mutt in Chamarajanagar district after villagers raised objections regarding his prior Muslim identity MYSURU: A 22-year-old seer was forced to quit a mutt at Gundlupet taluka in Chamarajanagar district on Sunday after a section of villagers objected to his role, citing his religious status as…

Madikeri: The govt has failed to resolve the issue of Section-4 and C and D land, which has disturbed the peace of farmers, the Farmers’ Agitation Committee said, announcing Somwarpet bandh on Aug 11.The protest is to draw the attention of the govt, it stated, adding pro-farmer organisations will participate in the agitation.At a meeting…

Madikeri: The Kushalnagar municipal administration has of 120 microns and less within its limits.The resolution was taken in an emergency meeting of the administration held under the chairmanship of municipal president Jayalakshmi.In this regard, it was decided to distribute pamphlets in the town and surrounding areas, take steps to inform citizens and tourists through extensive…

Mysuru: Former mayor Purushottam on Tuesday stated that while highlighting the contribution of Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan, Mysuru district minister HC Mahadevappa didn’t disrespect Mysuru Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. “I urge the public to acknowledge Tipu’s role in the history of the Krishnarajasagara (KRS) Dam. In 1911, when Nalwadi performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the…

Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has hit a roadblock in its initiative to install plastic water bottle recycling machines at select locations across the city due to a lack of funds.Despite Mysuru being ranked as the third cleanest city in the country, the city civic body, which generates 550 tonnes of solid waste, including…

Mysuru: Thousands of retired employees of University of Mysore (UoM) are yet to receive the pension amount for the last month. With no funds available at the university, they are expected to receive their pension next week if the state govt releases the necessary funds.Meanwhile, the retired employees’ association has warned of a protest if…

Mysuru: The city, hailed as the Cultural Capital of the state, is grappling with a unique challenge as artists and organisers witness a sharp decline in audiences for cultural events, including theatre performances, music concerts, and literary gatherings.This dwindling attendance at performances has sparked concerns about the future of cultural activities in the city. Artists…

Mysuru: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus services resumed across the Old Mysuru region on Tuesday evening, following a disruptive day-long strike by the KSRTC Staff and Workers’ Federation.The strike, which began at dawn, crippled public transport in Mysuru, Mandya, Kodagu, Hassan, and Chikkamagaluru districts, stranding thousands of passengers, including students. In contrast, Shivamogga…

Mysuru: Abhimanyu, the lead Dasara elephant, is poised to retire from his role upon turning 60 later this year, marking the end of a distinguished service.Elephants have been an integral part of Mysuru Dasara celebrations for more than four centuries. The tradition, initiated by the Vijayanagar Empire and celebrated by the maharajas of Mysuru from…

Chikkamagaluru: The farmers in Koppa taluk took severe exception against the forest department due to the wild elephant problem.The farmers, led by former minister DN Jeevaraj, submitted a memorandum to the deputy conservator of forests (DCF) Shivashankar and Koppa Tahsildar Likitha Mohan at the DCF office in Koppa on Tuesday. The farmers of Marithottalu, Narasipura,…