New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday gave additional four weeks time to the Centre to respond to its suggestion for developing an alternative route as the National Highway in order to ensure that the roads passing through the Bandipur Tiger Reserve are shut down permanently, a move that would keep endangered species away from…
D.K. Shivakumar questioned in ED office; put behind bars
September 7, 2019New Delhi: Congress MLA and former Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money-laundering case, was questioned under custody at the ED office here for the third consecutive day on Friday. Shivakumar was arrested by the ED on the night of Sept.3, after being questioned for four days….
Best yet to come, PM Modi after contact lost with Vikram lander
September 7, 2019Modi reaches out to ISRO Chief Dr. K. Sivan to shake his hand but the scientist broke down at which the Prime Minister hugged him with words of encouragement Bengaluru: India’s first attempt to land on the Moon may have gone off-script but the ambitious Chandrayaan 2 Mission has been far from a flop. With…
Swachh Mahotsav-2019: City NCC Cadet wins President’s Medal
September 7, 2019Mysuru: S. Ranjitha, Petty Officer (PO) Cadet, 3 KAR NCC Naval Unit, received the President’s Swachh Bharat Medal at the Swachh Mahotsav-2019 ceremony held at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Sept.6. Speaking to Star of Mysore, an elated Ranjitha said that it was a proud moment to receive an award from the President…
Chidambaram in Tihar jail: What life behind bars will be like for former Finance Minister
September 7, 2019New Delhi: Veteran Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has been sent to judicial custody till Sept. 19. What it means is that one of the most powerful persons during the 10-year UPA rule will spend 14 days at India’s most notorious jail. According to the jail authorities, the former Finance Minister will…
Dasara: District Minister holds meeting with Congress, JD(S) leaders
September 7, 2019Mysuru: In a bid to make Dasara more inclusive with the participation of Opposition leaders, District Minister V. Somanna held a meeting with Congress and JD(S) leaders at Jaladarshini Guest House here yesterday. Speaking at the meeting, Somanna said that he is heading Dasara preparations for the first time as District in-Charge Minister and appealed…
MLA’s car involved in yet another accident
September 7, 2019Motorist injured; out of danger Mandya: A 50-year-old man was injured after BJP MLA S.A. Ramdas’ car hit his motorcycle near Kirangadooru Gate located on the outskirts of the Sugar Town on Benglauru-Mysuru Highway yesterday. The injured has been identified as Shivanna, a resident of Bilgooli village. Soon after the incident, Ramdas shifted the injured…
Dasara Flower Show contract goes for a record Rs.1.13 crore
September 7, 2019Mysuru: This year’s Dasara Flower Show saw a record breaking tender contract with Alif Traders of the City bagging it after bidding at a whopping Rs.1.13 crore. The Dasara Flower Show which begins on Sept.29 will go on for 15 days. Horticulture Department had called for tenders and there was stiff fight among the traders…
MCC distributes ID cards to street vendors
September 7, 2019Mysuru: Implementing the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM), Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) had organised a workshop for street vendors at Vidyashankara Kalyana Mantapa near Gun House here recently to apprise them of municipal rules. An awareness on cleanliness, hygiene and food safety was also created among the street vendors. Identity Cards…
‘Balanced diet must for good health’
September 7, 2019Nutritionist Dr. Asna Urooz at Nutrition Mission Day Mysuru: “The economic status is very important as it reflects the health and social status of a family. Hence, based on one’s economic status, one should strike to have a balanced diet to keep oneself healthy and happy,” said Dr. Asna Urooz, Professor and Chairperson of Department…
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