Results to be announced later in the evening today Bengaluru: Amidst speculations of cross voting in all three parties, the voting for the four Rajya Sabha (RS) seats from the State, began at Vidhana Soudha here this morning. While the ruling Congress has fielded three candidates considering its numerical strength in the Assembly, the Opposition…
Flights from Mysuru only to Hyderabad and Chennai
February 27, 2024Flights to Goa, Kochi, Belagavi, Hubballi and Kalaburagi cancelled Mysore/Mysuru: Barring two destinations, the air connectivity to most of the routes from Mysore Airport at Mandakalli has been withdrawn by the operators, severely inconveniencing frequent fliers, mainly businessmen. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Director of Mysore Airport J.R. Anup said: “Except for IndiGo flights being…
Dr. C.N. Manjunath feted
February 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Former Jayadeva Hospital Director Dr. C.N. Manjunath, who retired from service at the end of last month, was felicitated at the ‘Dhanyavada Dhanvantari’ thanksgiving public ceremony held at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road here yesterday. He was presented with a heart shaped memento and showered with rose petals. Dr. Manjunath’s wife Anasuya and mother Shambhamma…
‘Don’t be under illusion that people who praise will be behind you’
February 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Journalist H.R. Ranganath of Public TV, who delivered the felicitation address at Kalamandira yesterday, said that only a few people in public life have retained the trust of the people. The health sector too is suffering in the absence of a good system. Dr. C.N. Manjunath, who took Jayadeva Hospital to greater heights…
District Administration gears up for randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs
February 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the Lok Sabha polls round the corner, the district administration has geared up for randomisation of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPATs) and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), that would be done once the Election Commission of India (ECI) announces the poll schedule, which is likely to happen any time after Mar.10. The EVMs…
Lok Sabha Polls-2024: State BJP leaders favour Prathap Simha for Mysuru-Kodagu
February 27, 2024MP V. Sreenivasa Prasad’s son-in-law Dr. N.S. Mohan for Chamarajanagar Bengaluru: With only a few weeks left for forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, the State BJP leaders have recommended the names of the candidates for all Constituencies barring a few where the candidates are yet to be finalised. In a meeting held at Keshava Krupa here…
Watermelon, cucumber prices soar as summer boosts demand
February 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Scorching heat has peaked in February with temperatures hovering around 34 to 35 degrees Celsius and the prolonged dry weather and soaring mercury levels have unmistakably signalled the arrival of summer. Staying healthy amid such hot conditions requires extra care, with the paramount importance being to keep oneself adequately hydrated. Since February 1, the…
MCC to tap private borewells to tide over summer water crisis
February 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the water levels in KRS and Kabini Reservoirs steadily diminishing due to the failure of rains in catchment areas, Mysuru city and district are on the brink of a severe drinking water crisis as the summer season looms just a couple of weeks away. In response to this pressing situation, the District Administration…
Justice Anjaria takes oath as 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka HC
February 27, 2024Bengaluru: Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria, 58, took oath as 34th Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka on Feb. 25. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered oath to him at Raj Bhavan. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil were among other dignitaries present at the event. Born…
Torchlight procession marks Savarkar’s death anniversary
February 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A torchlight procession was taken out as part of the death anniversary of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar, organised by Veer Savarkar Pratishthan in city yesterday. The procession was flagged off from social reformer Basaveshwara’s statue near Gun House and passed through Chamaraja Double Road and culminated at Freedom Fighter’s Park on Narayana Shastri Road…
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