66-day extravaganza with shopping, food stalls, amusement from next week Entry fee: Rs. 30 for adults, Rs. 20 for children; parking fee extra Mysore/Mysuru: To compensate revenue loss incurred for two years (2020 & 2021) owing to the non-conduct of the annual Dasara Exhibition due to low-key celebrations and as a crowd-control measure, the Karnataka…
Polio drops, COVID vaccination mark World Immunization Day
November 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Marking World Immunization Day, the Health and Family Welfare Department launched Polio awareness campaign and intensified COVID vaccination drive across the district, especially in rural areas, which have reported less vaccination coverage. World Immunization Day is celebrated every year on Nov. 10 to make people aware about the importance of getting timely vaccinations. District…
Winter is here!
November 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: For now, Mysuru city has got a respite from heavy rains and related woes but the cold season has kicked in and early mornings and evenings resemble the atmosphere of Malnad with fog blanketing the city roads and landmarks. The mist-covered environment with vehicles moving with their lights on has become a favourite for…
MCC to invest Rs. 15 crore for 447 brand new vehicles
November 11, 2021To bypass tendering process for works like filling potholes, clearing storm water drains Mysore/Mysuru: To stop human involvement in civic works including cleaning of drains and other related works and also to increase the efficiency of workers in providing civic amenities to the residents, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is purchasing 447 new vehicles at…
Policemen who faced Veerappan forced to live with snakes, scorpions: MUDA takes up clearing of bushes, weeds at Hanchya-Sathagalli ‘B’ Zone Layout
November 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has initiated steps to solve the problems faced by Policemen at Hanchya-Sathagalli ‘B’ Zone Layout by launching an operation to clear overgrown bushes and weeds at the Layout. Star of Mysore had published the news item under the headline ‘Policemen who faced Veerappan forced to live with snakes,…
Beware, crater-like pothole waiting to snuff out lives on Vani Vilas Road
November 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A huge crater-like pothole on Vani Vilas Road is waiting to snuff out lives or cause serious injuries. Motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, passing between City Law Courts Complex and RTO Circle have to be very careful as this dangerous pothole is located on the slope of the road and is not visible from a…
‘Basavashri’ award conferred on Pandit Rajeev Taranath
November 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Sarod Maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath was conferred the prestigious ‘Basavashri’ award by Chitradurga’s Murugharajendra Bruhanmutt at a programme organised in front of the renowned musician’s residence at Saraswathipuram here yesterday. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh. Speaking after receiving the award, Pandit Rajeev Taranath said that he was virtuous to…
CM calls on PM Modi
November 11, 2021New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi this morning. Bommai, who arrived at the National Capital yesterday, is also scheduled to meet several Union Ministers to discuss State issues. He has sought time with BJP National President J.P. Nadda and did not deny discussion on Cabinet…
Chlorine gas leak at T. Narasipur: TMC Member blames Chief Officer, TMC President
November 11, 2021T. Narasipur: T. Narasipur Town Municipal Council (TMC) Member Arjun has reportedly blamed the TMC Chief Officer and its President for the chlorine gas leakage at the Water Filter Unit in the town. Eight persons including three Fire and Emergency Services personnel had fallen sick after inhaling the gas on Tuesday. Addressing a press meet…
Leopards trapped at villages in Hunsur, Nanjangud
November 11, 2021Hanagod/Malkundi: Two leopards that had created fear at Vaddambalu village in Hunsur taluk and at Kurihundi village in Nanjangud taluk have been trapped separately by the respective Forest Department staff. In the first incident, a six-year-old leopard, which had created fear among the farmers and residents of Vaddambalu village in Hanagod hobli and surrounding places…
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