Kodagu Police teams up with Mysuru Police to probe smuggling links; past robbery cases under scanner Madikeri/Mysuru: The Kodagu District Police have seized the gold that was sold to a jewellery shop on Ashoka Road in Mysuru in the case where a gang had waylaid a contractor from Kerala and had robbed Rs. 50 lakh…
993-gram gold sold in Mysuru
December 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: K. Shamjad, the contractor hailing from Kerala, who reportedly fell victim to a robbery losing Rs. 50 lakh, is now under scrutiny as it has emerged that he actually sold 993 grams of gold (7 grams short of one kilogram) to a jewellery store situated on Ashoka Road. According to reliable sources, the transaction…
Seven lakh tonne solid waste at Sewage Farm: Fresh momentum to clear waste as tender process resumes
December 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The tender process has finally commenced for the clearance of over 7 lakh tonnes of legacy waste accumulated at the Solid Waste Management Unit (Excel Plant) in Vidyaranyapuram, Mysuru. The project, marred by numerous obstacles, has experienced prolonged delays. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Ashaad-ur-Rahman Shariff said that the…
Cleanliness a mirage at the new DC Office building
December 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The District-level Office Complex (new DC Office building) on Mysuru – T. Narasipur Road at Siddarthanagar in city is in news for wrong reasons, as the unkempt multi-storey building reeks of unhygienic environs, within six months of becoming fully functional. A part of the gigantic building that remains unused has turned into a hub…
‘Let Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji statue be unveiled in your presence’
December 12, 2023Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji had written to royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar on July 28, 2022 Mysore/Mysuru: Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji had written to Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, Member of Mysore royal family on July 28, 2022 expressing a wish that she will be present during the inauguration of the statue…
Managing human-elephant conflict: 328-km railway barricades yet to be laid, says Khandre
December 12, 2023Belagavi: At the ongoing Legislature Session in Belagavi, Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre revealed that the installation of railway barricades, costing Rs. 200 crore, is underway to prevent man-elephant conflicts. Responding to a query during the Question Hour by K. Harish Kumar, the Minister stated that 640-km of railway barricades are being installed, with 312-km…
Swami Atmavidananda highlights importance of Gurus in youth character development
December 12, 2023Natl. Workshop on Youth Empowerment held at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Mysore/Mysuru: “Empowerment entails influencing the behaviour and character of an individual. Empowering the youth involves steering the minds of today’s young generation onto the right path, thereby fostering the development of their character and personality,” said Swami Atmavidanandaji, a senior monk at Ramakrishna Ashram, Bengaluru,…
Truck damaged after hitting road divider
December 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A potato-laden truck was severely damaged after it hit and climbed a road divider on the Outer Ring Road near IPS Layout here this morning. It is learnt that the truck (RJ-11-GB-0579), carrying potato sacks, was proceeding on the Ring Road towards Bandipalya from Sathagalli side when the driver lost control of the vehicle…
Opposing statue installation is not justified: Former Mayor
December 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa expressed support for the installation of the late Suttur Seer Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji’s statue at Gun House Circle, asserting that opposing it is not justified. During a press conference at Pathrakarthara Bhavan yesterday, Bhyrappa highlighted that the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) had legally named Gun House Circle as…
Bomb threat to Bengaluru Raj Bhavan a hoax: Police
December 12, 2023Bengaluru: The Karnataka Governor’s residence on Monday night came under the radar of officials after an anonymous call threatening that there was a bomb planted inside. However, after extensive searches, cops concluded that the call was most likely a hoax. In a similar incident recently, as many as 48 schools in Bengaluru received threatening e-mails…
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