Sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, creator of Statue of Unity, dies
Ram Vanji Sutar, the legendary sculptor behind India's iconic Statue of Unity and Parliament's Gandhi statue, passed away at 100. His works immortalised national icons across decades.
Ram Vanji Sutar, the legendary sculptor behind India's iconic Statue of Unity and Parliament's Gandhi statue, passed away at 100. His works immortalised national icons across decades.
Eminent sculptor Ram V Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity and Assam's Lachit Borphukan statue, dies at 100. Read about his legacy and final works in Guwahati.
Mandya district secures top rank in Karnataka's educational survey. Deputy Commissioner credits teachers, clears Rs 7.6 crore honorarium and expands health scheme. Read more.
Pandavapura police arrest 19-year-old Darshan M. for daylight chain snatching. Gold ornaments worth Rs 5.6 lakh recovered. Swift action within 24 hours praised. Read the full story.
Mandya Congress workers staged a protest against BJP, alleging vendetta politics in the National Herald case targeting Sonia & Rahul Gandhi. Police intervened to prevent siege.
Legendary sculptor Ram Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity, left a monumental 100-ft statue of Chhatrapati Shambhaji Maharaj for Pune. Discover his Pune legacy and the story behind his final work.
India mourns the legendary sculptor Ram V Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity and many national monuments, who passed away at 100. Read about his life and iconic legacy.
Padma Bhushan awardee and legendary sculptor Ram Sutar, the creative force behind the Statue of Unity, passed away on December 17. Read about his life and iconic legacy.
Tragedy strikes in Karnataka as two women die in a sugarcane harvester accident. Details on the incident, police response, and ongoing investigation.
Karnataka govt plans SAF for Mandya district, which reported 46 communal clashes in 5 years. Nagamangala taluk alone saw 24 cases. Read more on the new security measure.
Congress activists in Mandya protest the Centre's proposal to rename MGNREGA as 'G-RAM-G Act,' calling it an attack on Gandhi's legacy. State-wide agitation threatened.
Karnataka Lokayukta raids Panchayat Raj Department manager in Mandya, seizing assets worth ₹1.5 crore. Details on the corruption probe and seized valuables inside.
A massive Statue of Liberty replica collapsed during a severe storm in Guaiba, Brazil. The viral video crossed 5 million views. No injuries were reported. Read the full story.
A 24-metre replica of the Statue of Liberty in Brazil collapsed after being hit by powerful winds. Watch the dramatic video of the incident here.
A massive 24-metre Statue of Liberty replica fell during a storm in Guaíba, Brazil. See the dramatic video and learn how quick actions prevented disaster. Read the full story.
Srirangapatna Bird Sanctuary in Mandya witnesses a higher influx of migratory birds this season, with over 2,700 birds from 32 species recorded. Ideal weather and water levels create perfect habitat. Plan your visit during the peak season from Dec 20 to J
President Droupadi Murmu visits Malavalli, Karnataka, today. Get details on her schedule, key events, and the significance of her trip to the state.
A private bus accident in Karnataka's Mandya district leaves 25 injured. Read about the rescue efforts, police investigation, and the current condition of passengers.
Jagadguru Nirmalananda Swami inaugurated a bioenergy demo stall at Krisha Mela 2025. The event highlighted Mandya's historic biofuel role and India's 20% ethanol blending target. Read more.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy launched the Hasiru Siri agriculture magazine and announced support for farmers at the VC Farm Krishi Mela. He also apologised to Adichunchanagiri seer and pledged funds for Mysugar School. Read more.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah launched Krishi Mela in Mandya, announced a new agricultural university for five districts, and pledged support for modern farming. Read his full plan for farmer welfare.
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol inaugurated a life-size bronze statue of Raj and Simran in London's Leicester Square, celebrating 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The stars shared heartfelt moments and called the iconic film their 'biryani'. Read more.
Karnataka's Upa Lokayukta orders immediate removal of encroachments on Cauvery riverbed and buffer zone in Mandya. Action follows a detailed probe into illegal constructions.
Kodimath seer Shivananda Shivayogi predicts a change in Karnataka's chief minister post after Makara Sankranti. He warns of national political issues post-Ugadi and calls for an end to casteism in mutts.
Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO Nandini KR directs officials to complete the Mother's Milk Bank and Medical Lab Unit by Jan end for an International Women's Day launch. Read about the plans.
Srirangapatna gears up for the annual Hanuma Sankirtana Yatra with 1,200 police personnel and 150 CCTV cameras. The procession will pass key town routes. Read for details on route and security.
A 19-year-old has filed a police complaint against a restaurant at Kempegowda International Airport, alleging he found a worm in his food and was falsely implicated in an extortion case. Police have registered a case against the establishment.
40-year-old autorickshaw driver Mahesh Kumar brutally murdered by assailants with weapons near Amruthi village. Police form special teams to track accused. Read full details.
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru will get a new air traffic control tower by 2027. BIAL has invited tenders for design and development. Read more about this major infrastructure upgrade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 77-foot bronze Lord Ram statue, the world's tallest, at Goa's historic Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt during its 550th anniversary celebrations.