The Latest Breaking News from Mandya

VTU to confer honorary doctorate on seer, two others

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) will award honorary doctorates to Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swami, seer of the Sri Adichunchanagiri Math in Mandya district, and two other dignitaries on the occasion of its 23rd annual convocation in Belagavi on August 1.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Monuments and antiquities reflective of nation’s heritage, says expert

Former Director of Archaeology Dept. H.M. Siddannagoudar urged citizens to conserve monuments & antiquities as they reflect country's heritage & culture. He highlighted the importance of knowing the past & its role in creating a bright future. Mandya ZP CEO Sheikh Tanvir Asif stressed the need to preserve original structure…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Detailed guidebook on sites in Mandya to boost tourist footfall

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara proposed a tourist guidebook to boost footfall in Mysuru's popular and lesser-known sites. He suggested posters, signage, a website, and a tourist map to provide info on routes, distance, and circuit plans. Subsidies for hotels and resorts were discussed to promote tourism. Popular sites include Brindavan…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Farmers in South Karnataka region staring at lower yield

Farmers in South Karnataka region, including Mysuru, Mandya, and Chamarajanagar belt, are staring at stunted crop growth and lower yield due to the prolonged dry spell and delay in the onset of the southwest monsoon.

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

Toll collection on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway begins at Gananguru in Srirangapatna

The collection of toll on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway began at Gananguru in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district on Saturday.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Mandya legislators seek CM’s intervention to stop toll collection at Srirangapatna

Three legislators from Mandya have sought Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s intervention to stop collection of toll on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway at Gananguru in Srirangapatna scheduled to begin from July 1 till all pending works of the project are completed.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Addl. DG inspects Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway

Additional Director General of Police (Traffic and Road Safety) Alok Kumar conducted an inspection of the stretches of the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway passing through Mandya district on Friday.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Ganaganuru toll plaza to start functioning from July 1

The ride on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway is set to get costlier with the NHAI announcing that the Ganaganuru toll plaza, near Srirangapatna in Mandya district, will start functioning from July 1.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Technical committee to be set up to study Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway

 In the light of several fatal accidents on the newly inaugurated Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway and a host of other teething issues, a technical committee will be set up to study and offer suggestions for changes while a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be convened to discuss the issue.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

Sugarcane crushing operations to begin from June 30 at Mysugar

Sugarcane crushing operations for the year 2023-24 are all set to begin at the state-owned Mysore Sugar company or Mysugar factory in Mandya near here from June 30.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023