The Latest Breaking News from Srirangapatna

Mandya MP stands by farmers in their opposition to trial blasts in vicinity of KRS dam

Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh has decided to stand by the farmers of Pandavapura and Srirangapatna taluks, who have strongly opposed the move by the district administration to conduct trial blasts in the vicinity of KRS reservoir.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Police will decide on the course of action against Ananth Kumar Hegde, says Home Minister

Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Tuesday said the Kumta police would decide on arresting BJP MP from Uttara Kannada Ananth Kumar Hegde over his remarks on demolishing mosques in Sirsi, Bhatkal, and Srirangapatna, and uncharitable remarks on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

Hegde’s remarks: Kumta police file suo motu case; Tangadagi comes down harshly on MP

A day after BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde abused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and spoke of demolishing mosques in Bhatkal, Srirangapatna, and Sirsi, Congress leaders hit back at him on Sunday, with the sharpest attack coming from Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Plea to deny permission for Hindu Jagrana Vedike’s Dec. 24 programme in Srirangapatna

Samana Manaskara Vedike urges Mandya district administration to deny permission for Hindu Jagrana Vedike's Sankeertana Yatra, citing threat to peace & communal harmony.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Multicultural harmony mela to be held on Dec. 1 in memory of Tipu’s birthday

Samana Manaskara Vedike to host Multicultural Harmony Mela 2023 in memory of Tipu Sultan on Dec 1 in Srirangapatna. Minister Cheluvarayaswamy, MLAs, MLC, Jnanaprakash Swamiji, Hazrath Mohammed Zuber, social workers, journalist Prakash to attend. Tipu's descendant Mansoor Ali Khan from Kolkata to participate. Programme to create awareness of region's history…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Tanveer Sait against resumption of Tipu Jayanti celebrations by Karnataka government

Tanveer Sait, Congress MLA, opposes move to resume Tipu Jayanthi celebrations in Karnataka. He offered floral tributes to Tipu Sultan's tomb & expressed disapproval of cutting cake/bursting crackers. He urged to pray for global peace & protect Tipu's real history from distortion.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Questions over delay in launch of Dasara gold cards

Stakeholders in Mysuru seek reason for delay in launching Dasara gold cards; DC releases notification stating cards will be released on Wednesday. FOAM president B.S. Prashanth expresses displeasure over the delay, saying it will have an impact on tourists planning their itinerary. He urges govt. to extend tax waiver for…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Colouful start for Srirangapatna Dasara

Srirangapatna Dasara, celebrated in its present form since the Mysore Kingdom, kicked off with Ms. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar making floral offerings to goddess Chamundeshwari. Procession included police band, cavalry, folk artistes, tableaus from govt. depts. showcasing schemes, and more. People lined up to watch, with seating gallery full. More events…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Srirangapatna Dasara from October 16

Srirangapatna Dasara to commence Oct 16 with Ms. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of Mysore royal family inaugurating. Events to showcase culture of land. Festivities to be simple & traditional due to drought. Central team to assess drought-affected areas in State.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

With inclusion of Hoysala monuments, Karnataka is now home to four UNESCO sites

Karnataka has four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, three of which are cultural properties: Belur, Halebid and Somanathapur temples of the Hoysala period, and Western Ghats as a natural site. Other two cultural properties are the group of monuments at Hampi and temples at Pattadakal. Karnataka also has a few more…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023