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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
e-Office initiative: 185 village administrative officers given laptops
Mandya: In a move to strengthen digital governance, 185 village administrative officers (VAOs) across the district were provided laptops under the state govt's e-Office initiative. Agriculture minister and Mandya district N Cheluvarayaswamy symbolically distributed laptops to a few VAOs during a meeting at the DC's office. He stressed the importance of transitioning all govt functions at the district and taluk levels to the e-Office platform, citing transparency and administrative efficiency. Highlighting progress under the Bhoosuraksha (land security) scheme, the minister also handed over a digitised land record from the Mandya taluk office, showcasing the govt's efforts to modernise land documentation. MLAs Ramesh Babu Bandisiddegowda and P Ravikumar, deputy commissioner Kumara, zilla panchayat CEO KR Nandini, additional DC BC Shivanandamurthy, additional SP Timmayya, and Cauvery Neeravari Nigam SE Raghuram were also present.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cheluvarayaswamy inaugurates devpt projects in KR Pet taluk
1 2 Mandya: Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy on Tuesday inaugurated a series of developmental projects totaling Rs 25.6 crore across KR Pet taluk aimed at improving educational, residential, and civic infrastructure. Among the major projects was the inauguration of an additional building at the Government Pre-University College in Santhebachahalli, constructed at a cost of Rs 1.13 crore under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Speaking on the occasion, Cheluvarayaswamy stressed the vital role of private sector participation in education and healthcare. "If more industrialists contribute through CSR to these sectors, we can ensure faster and more inclusive development," he said. He also encouraged students to focus on academic excellence and urged teachers to rigorously prepare students for SSLC and PUC examinations. You Can Also Check: Mysuru AQI | Weather in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru A newly built D Devaraj Urs Post-Matric Girls' Hostel was inaugurated at Jalasur, costing Rs 3.2 crore. The minister emphasised maintaining hygiene and serving nutritious food, and encouraged students to keep their environment clean. A major boost to the local power supply came with the inauguration of a new substation in Biruvally, constructed at a cost of Rs 10 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo KSRTC bsus stand in Akkihalli The minister also opened a new KSRTC bus stand in Akkihalli, built at Rs 1.2 crore. The facility includes a canteen, commercial shops, seating area, drinking water, and gender-separated restrooms, supporting 80 daily trips to destinations like Mysuru, KR Pet, Bheriya, Hunsur, Jalasur, and Nagamangala. A new Post-Matric Boys' Hostel, also costing Rs 3.3 crore, was inaugurated at Jayanagar under the Department of Backward Classes Welfare. Polytechnic College expansion An expansion project at the Polytechnic College in KR Pet added new classrooms built at Rs 1.7 crore. The minister inaugurated Library Building-2 and a new canteen at the Government Engineering College in KR Pet, both constructed at Rs 2.4 crore each. He encouraged students to take full advantage of the library and tasted lunch served at the new canteen. An additional academic block was also inaugurated at the same institution.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Farmers' forums in Mandya announce boycott of meeting on Cauvery Aarti
Mandya: Leaders of various farmers' organisations in Mandya district have announced their decision to boycott the meeting convened by district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The meeting was called to discuss the proposed Cauvery Aarti and amusement park projects at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam. The decision was made during a meeting on Tuesday at the Mandya city guest house, chaired by Sunanda Jayaram, organising secretary of the Mandya District Farmers' Welfare Committee. Leaders criticised the decision to hold discussions in Bengaluru, calling it "inappropriate" and insisting that the matter must be resolved in Mandya itself, as decided earlier. You Can Also Check: Mysuru AQI | Weather in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru "We stand firmly opposed to both the Cauvery Aarti and the amusement park projects, which pose a threat to the safety and sanctity of the dam," the leaders stated. They emphasised that a wide range of groups—including farmers, Dalit organisations, labour unions, women's rights groups, Kannada language advocates, and progressive forums—are united in their opposition. The leaders recalled a prior meeting on June 6 in Mandya, chaired by the minister, where farmers and civil society members outlined the environmental and structural concerns linked to the proposed projects. At that time, the minister assured attendees that their concerns would be conveyed to the chief minister and deputy chief minister and promised a follow-up based on their response. However, the farmers now express dissatisfaction with the lack of concrete action and view the new meeting in Bengaluru as a disregard for the previous assurances. Prominent farmer leaders, including Kempu Gowda, Indavalu Chandrashekhar, Borayya, KS Sudhir Kumar, MB Nagannagowda of the Karunada Sevaka Organisation, Karave district president HD Jayaram, and Raita Sangha's Muddegowda, were present and reaffirmed their united stance against the projects.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Preliminary work begins at KRS dam despite opposition
Mandya: Despite strong opposition from farmers, locals, and various organisations, preliminary work on the controversial Cauvery Aarti project has commenced quietly at Brindavan Gardens in the near Mysuru. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This development sparked fresh outrage among stakeholders, particularly given the assurances made by the district administration just days earlier. During a meeting on Friday, in the zilla panchayat, district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy acknowledged the widespread opposition to the Rs 92 crore project. He praised the united stand by farmers and local groups and assured that the matter would be taken up with the deputy chief minister and chief minister before proceeding further. However, contradicting those assurances, groundwork for the project began over the weekend. Workers from Gadag and Hassan have been engaged on-site, for the past three days. The area earmarked for the project is located near the boathouse. When this reporter from TOI visited KRS on Monday, it came to light that initial activities as tree felling, and land levelling have already started. When questioned, one of the workers confirmed, "We have been working here for the last three days for the Cauvery Aarti project. " There are nearly 20 to 25 workers involved in the preliminary work. As part of the preliminary work, a few trees have already been cut. Farmer leader Sunanda Jayaram, who has been at the forefront of the opposition expressed deep disappointment over the sudden developments. Upon learning that the work was ongoing on Monday, she contacted the district minister, who once again promised immediate action to halt the project, she said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, even after her call in the morning, preliminary work, including marking, reportedly continued unabated. Speaking to TOI, Sunanda Jayaram said, "During Friday's meeting, the minister assured us that the govt would not proceed without consulting the DCM and CM. But on Monday, we saw work had already begun. I called the district minister immediately, and he assured us that he would stop the work. If this continues, we will be forced to protest in front of the dam. We don't need a project that puts the safety of the dam and the environment at risk. Mysugar factory revival and Agriculture University by district minister Chaluvarayaswamy we welcomed, but this projects are against the people and environment, and hence we are opposing it. If the work still continues, we will stage an indefinite protest at the KRS dam," she said.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Time of India
West Bengal man dies after KSRTC bus hits two-wheeler
Mandya: An accident occurred on Sunday afternoon near the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, resulting in the death of a man on the spot, and injuries to another, when their two-wheeler was hit by a KSRTC bus. The deceased is Sheikh Sarfrazuddin,38, a native of West Bengal. He came to Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru, to celebrate the Bakrid festival with his elder brother. He was scheduled to return to West Bengal later that night. According to police, the two decided to visit Srirangapatna during the afternoon. While en route, their two-wheeler was hit by a KSRTC bus. Coincidentally, agriculture minister N Cheluvarayaswamy was travelling on the same road at the time of the accident. He immediately stopped, ensured prompt assistance, and arranged for the injured man to be taken to the Srirangapatna hospital. Sarfrazuddin was declared dead, and his body was shifted to the mortuary. Srirangapatna Town police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Efforts are under way to trace the bus involved in the accident.
