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The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Mysuru MP reviews railway infrastructure projects
MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Monday visited Mysuru Railway Station and chaired a review meeting with officials of South Western Railway, Mysuru division, to assess the progress of various railway infrastructure projects and development initiatives in the region. Mudit Mittal, Divisional Railway Manager, Mysuru, along with Shammas Hameed, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, and other senior officials of the division were present during the meeting. During the interaction, Mr. Yaduveer was briefed on key infrastructure and service-related developments across the division. A major point of discussion was the Final Location Survey for the doubling of the Mysuru–Chamarajanagar railway line, covering a stretch of 60 km. The field survey for this project has been completed, and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is currently under preparation. The DPR is targeted for submission to the Railway Board by August 2025. Another significant project reviewed was the doubling of the Arsikere–Mysuru railway line via Hassan, spanning 165.8 km. The Railway Board sanctioned the Final Location Survey for this section on August 14, 2024. A helicopter-based aerial survey has been completed, and the land survey is currently in progress. Once completed, this project is expected to enhance train-handling capacity and improve operational efficiency along this important corridor, a press release from the division said. The meeting also focused on the development of a new terminal at Naganahalli, which is expected to ease congestion at the Mysuru Railway Station. The proposed infrastructure includes widening of the existing platform (580 metres long and 10.5 metres wide), construction of a passenger running line and a stabling line (each with a clear standing length of 760 metres), a shunting neck (750 metres), a dry pit line, a machine siding (350 metres), and a platform shelter covering 1,176 square metres. Additionally, the extension of four minor bridges and one Road under Bridge (RUB) has been planned to support the new yard layout, according to Girish Dharmaraj Kalagonda, Divisional Commercial Manager. A total of 8 acres and 29 guntas of land has been identified for the acquisition of the Naganahalli terminal project. Mr. Yaduveer was requested to extend support in expediting the land acquisition process. Sanctioned during the financial year 2022–23, the Naganahalli terminal project also includes five platforms, five running lines, four stabling lines, a shunting neck, a new station building, a foot overbridge, a subway, a pit line, reconstruction of staff quarters, service buildings, and improved staff amenities. Two passenger service-related issues were also discussed during the meeting. The first was the proposal to shift the India Post Passenger Reservation System (IPPRS) from Virajpet to Madikeri, aiming to serve a larger population more effectively. The second was a request for rent-free accommodation for the PRS counter at Kuvempunagar, Mysuru, to ensure sustainability and reduce rental expenditure. Mr. Yaduveer appreciated the efforts of the Railway division and offered suggestions for further strengthening rail connectivity and improving passenger amenities in the region.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
₹193-crore Unity Mall in Mysuru is likely to be ready by 2027: Yaduveer
Unity Mall, which is coming up in Mysuru to house local artisans, is expected to be ready by 2027, said MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. Speaking to reporters after visiting the project site at Dasara exhibition grounds, he said the project from the Centre was being carried out at a cost of ₹193 crore. It will boost tourism development in Mysuru, he added. 'It's a kind of a mall but it only supports local artisans and their products, farmers, and others to strengthen the Make in India goals. It is an initiative to protect the country's diversity and give opportunities to those who have been driving the vision of Make in India,' he said. Mr. Yaduveer said the Unity Mall will encourage 'one district, one product' and support rural artisans, creating jobs for the locals. The initiative gives more visibility like in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat where the Centre's vision is being realised. Another wrestling complex is also coming up in the project area to encourage traditional wrestling, he said, adding that the Unity Mall's structural design will support the city's heritage. Steps have also been taken to retain greenery in the project, Mr. Yaduveer added.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
GST notices in Karnataka was bid to recover revenue lost to guarantee schemes: Mysuru MP
Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, MP from Mysuru, said that the GST notices served to small traders was a desperate attempt by the government of Karnataka to recover revenue lost due to 'unscientific guarantee schemes that are a drain on the exchequer'. Though Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered withdrawal of the notices, the controversy is yet to die down. Mr. Yaduveer took to social media to urge the government of Karnataka to prioritise public awareness over abrupt enforcement. The controversial tax notices, which targeted micro enterprises, including bakeries and condiment vendors, demanded lakhs of rupees in dues — some dating back four to five years — sparking widespread panic among small traders. Though the Congress leaders in Mysuru blamed the Centre for the GST notices, Mr. Yaduveer insisted that they were not issued by the Central Government, but by the Commercial Tax Department of the government of Karnataka. 'This move is deeply concerning,' he said, adding that small businesses have been targeted without any prior guidance or awareness campaign. The enforcement drive was not just ill-timed, but also poorly thought out, and motivated by the need to make up for fiscal mismanagement, he alleged. The MP further criticised the manner in which the notices were served, highlighting the setback to digital payment adoption. 'Such actions are discouraging UPI usage in local businesses, undermining the nation's digital payment ecosystem and creating fear among merchants,' he said in his social media post. The MP also criticised the attempts being made by the Congress to blame the Centre. 'Efforts to portray this as a Central Government decision are misleading. Current GST rules apply only to businesses with turnover above ₹40 lakh. This sudden enforcement seems like a veiled attempt to gradually push even the smallest traders into the GST ambit,' said Mr. Yaduveer. Calling for a more responsible approach from the State Government, he said the focus should be on creating awareness, transparency and supporting digital transactions rather than weakening them.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Renewed push by activists to provide rail link between Mysuru and Goa
A renewed push is being made by rail activists and citizens' groups to extend the Yeshwantpur–Murudeshwar Express (Train No. 16585/586) via Mysuru to Vasco Da Gama in Goa, which is a long-pending demand of the stakeholders in the region. The extension, it is argued, would directly connect two of India's most iconic tourist destinations — the heritage city of Mysuru and the beach capital Goa by rail, a vital link which is currently missing. Yogendra of Mysuru, who strongly advocates for the ramping up of rail network to boost public transportation, said the proposed extension would require an additional coverage of about 210 km from Murudeshwar. It has been argued that not only will it be a cost-effective solution as it obviates the need for introducing a new rake altogether, but will also bridge a gap in the Karnataka railway network as Mysuru and the hinterland can be connected to Karwar in Uttara Kannada district. Incidentally, Mysuru's direct link to Uttara Kannada was severed after the cancellation of the overnight Karwar–Bengaluru express via Mysuru. What has peeved the rail activists is that despite several proposals submitted by Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly, and favourable responses from both South Western Railway and Konkan Railway, the Railway Board is yet to issue a final notification. MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar had met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in November 2024 and apprised him of the demands of the local stakeholders. Mr. Yaduveer had pointed out that the proposal was agreed to, in the Inter Railway Time Table Coordination (IRTTC) meeting held in Jaipur in April 2024. Gautam Shetty, an activist from Kundapura, said that the extension of Train No. 16585 upto Vasco Da Gama will establish direct connections between not just Mysuru and Goa, but will also connect various hinterlands of Karnataka like Ramanagara, Hassan, Subramanya, etc., with the tourist destination of Goa. Incidentally, information sought by Mr. Shetty under the Right to Information (RTI) Act indicated that there is a proposal to extend the train to Vasco Da Gama, and the concerned zonal railways have given their consent for it. But the RTI reply dated July 10, 2025, states that approval is awaited from the Railway Board. This delay for final notification has irked the activists who argue that this is not just about a train, but about connecting two iconic tourist destinations. Stakeholders in the tourism sector point out that travellers visiting Mysuru can explore the possibility of continuing their journey to the coastal region, savouring its scenic beauty before moving on to Goa. Incidentally, Mysuru was connected to Goa by air for a few years and the flights used to have over 90% occupancy rate, underscoring the passenger potential. Besides tourism, the extension would improve access for students, workers, and small traders in districts like Mandya, Ramanagara, Mysuru, and Uttara Kannada. It would also enhance rail accessibility for Gokarna, Kumta, Honnavar, and Canacona — all important stops along the coastal route, argue the activists in support of their demands.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Devotional fervour marks Chamundeshwari Vardhanti celebrations
The Chamundeshwari Vardhanti celebration was held amidst devotional fervour with a large number of people taking part in the annual festival at Chamundi Hills on Thursday. There were special rituals and ceremonies to mark the Vardhanti celebrations and the religious rites signalling the commencement of the celebrations, commened at 4 a.m. The processional idol of the deity - Goddess Chamundeshwari – was given a ceremonial bath in the sacred waters followed by other rituals like Panchamrutha Abhisheka, etc. This was followed by Rudrabhisheka, Kumkumarchane or rituals with vermillion, and chanting of the Sahasranama or the 1,000 names of the goddess. After the completion of the rituals, the processional idol was placed in the palanquin amidst religious paraphernalia and was brough out of the temple in a procession. Members of the police band, accompanied by an ensemble of muscians playing 'mangala vadya', accompanied the procession while the presence of ceremonial umbrella and the chamara or the whisk, added to the religious spirit. Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Deve Gowda, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, and others were present. The district administration had made elaborate arrangements in anticipation of large number of devotees while additional police forces were deployed for security. In a bid to manage traffic and crowding, private vehicles were barred to enter Chamundi Hills and the public had to use the KSRTC buses specially deployed for the purpose. It was a free shuttle introduced by the authorities and transported the devotees from the Lalitha Mahal helipad grounds, to Chamundi Hills and back. Pandals were erected in different parts of the city as special poojas were also organised and prasadam was distributed to the public as part of the Vardhanti celebrations.
