Traffic chaos near toll plazas ruins smooth Bengaluru–Mysuru highway experience

Vehicles near a toll plaza on the Bengaluru Mysuru  Highway near Bengaluru on April 20 night. | Photo Credit: Deepika K.C. What was once hailed as a game-changer for commuters between Bengaluru and Mysuru is now earning brickbats from frustrated motorists. The much-hyped access-controlled Bengaluru–Mysuru highway witnessed massive traffic snarls this long festival weekend, particularly…

Highways Dept. will prepare estimates to four-lane Gobi-Dharapuram, Perumanallur-Kunnathur stretches within this financial year, says Minister

The Highways Department would prepare estimates to lay four-lane highway between Gobichettipalayam and Dharapuram and Perumanallur and Kunnathur, Minister for Highways and Public Works E.V. Velu said in the Assembly on Monday. Responding to a query by AIADMK legislator K.A. Sengottaiyan, Mr. Velu said that the traffic intensity was among the factors considered to decide…

Condolences pour in over death of Pope Francis

Condolences poured in from leaders following the death of Pope Francis on Monday (April 21). Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, in a post on ‘X’, said he was deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, who inspired millions through his humility, compassion and message of peace. A beacon of hope, Pope Francis guided humanity…