Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Journalist and former Features Editor of Star of Mysore N. Niranjan Nikam (66) passed away at a Private Hospital here late last night following a heart attack. A resident of Garudachar Layout in Vijayanagar Third Stage, he leaves behind his wife Dr. Pamela Sanath and a host of relatives and friends. Former Chief…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021Mysuru reports 17 new COVID-19 positive cases, 41 discharges and 0 deaths today.
Deputy CM condoles Niranjan Nikam’s death
February 17, 2021Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan, who is also the Higher Education Minister, has condoled the demise of Senior Journalist Niranjan Nikam. In a condolence message, Dr. Ashwathnarayan said that Nikam had served in Star of Mysore and Deccan Herald newspapers and had guided many young journalists. Having made his own mark in the…
Mysuru Mayoral polls: Voting from 12 noon on Feb.24
February 17, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With the Government announcing the date for Mayoral polls, the Regional Commissioner of Mysuru Revenue Division Dr. B.C. Prakash on Tuesday issued the notification on the schedule of Mysuru Mayoral polls to take place on Feb.24. According to the notification, the polling process will commence with the filing of nomination papers from 8 am…
Sait meets S.R. Mahesh on alliance
February 17, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With exactly a week to go for the Mayoral polls and still no clear signs of continuing their ruling alliance, Congress MLA Tanveer Sait met JD(S) MLA S.R. Mahesh this morning at his Office near Ramavilas Road and held discussions for more than an hour. Later speaking to press persons, Sait said that he…
Minister inaugurates Rs. 2.78 crore Veterinary Multi-Speciality Hospital
February 17, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: State Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chauhan inaugurated the Veterinary Multi-Speciality Hospital on Dhanvanthri road here this morning. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the Multi-Speciality Veterinary Hospital will be a 24×7 Hospital — polyclinic for treating all kinds of animals including cattle heads, goats, sheep, horses, dogs, monkeys, birds and other domestic and…
After a two-year break…: Golden Chariot to chug from Mar. 14
February 17, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: After a two-year break, luxury on wheels — The Golden Chariot — will chug again from March 14 and March 21 under two opulent packages — ‘Pride of Karnataka’ and ‘Jewels of South’. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has given a new lease of life to the train. Popularly called ‘Palace-on-Wheels’,…
Cow slaughter ban: Role of Police crucial, says Minister
February 17, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chauhan said that the punishment and fine for slaughtering cattle have been increased under the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020. “The role of Police in enforcing the law becomes crucial,” he said while speaking to reporters at the DC Office in city yesterday after…
Sexual assault on dog: Youth arrested
February 17, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: V.V. Puram Police have arrested a youth on charges of indulging in unnatural sex with a stray dog. Based on the complaint from K.B. Harish, Animal Welfare Officer at People For Animals (PFA) on Monday, V.V. Puram Police, who have registered a case under IPC Section 373 (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960),…
Shivarathri, Ugadi Rathotsava to be held at M.M. Hills: Minister Suresh Kumar
February 17, 2021Sharp decline in COVID-19 cases; but safety protocols in place Chamarajanagar: In the wake of sharp slide in COVID-19 cases, the State Government has shown the green flag to hold Shivarathri and Ugadi Rathotsava at Male Mahadeshwara Hills in Chamarajanagar district. This was decided at a preliminary meeting held here on Feb. 15 under the…
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