Rampant complaints of violation in MUDA: MUDA Chairman K. Marigowda orders Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar to… Mysore/Mysuru: Taking a different stand from previous BJP Government’s policy, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Chairman K. Marigowda has directed MUDA Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar to stop the process for distribution of sites as per 50:50 ratio. The violation…
Gilded metal sheet of Nalwadi Statue dome falls off
June 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A piece of gilded metal sheet covering the dome of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s Statue installed at K.R. Circle in the city, has fallen, triggering concerns among heritage lovers in the city. According to a shopkeeper, the metal broke and fell off about three to four days ago and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities…
Nalwadi Statue maintenance: MCC Commissioner clarifies
June 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: When Star of Mysore contacted MCC Commissioner Ashaad-Ur-Rahman Shariff this morning, he said: “Unlike previous days, statues and parks in the city are well-maintained now. Following the news related to Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s statue that has appeared in media today, we have referred the matter to authorities concerned.” Continuing he said, “when it comes…
A novel way to keep Cheluvamba Park greener
June 25, 2024Backwashing water from VVWW to be used to water trees, plants and nursery at the park Mysore/Mysuru: Cheluvamba Park in Yadavagiri on KRS Road in the city is all set to have an enhanced green look, with Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) finding a novel way to water plants and trees. The backwashing water of Vani…
KMF hikes milk price
June 25, 2024Pay Rs. 2 more per litre from tomorrow Bengaluru: Coming as a shock to the people of the State after the recent fuel price hike by the State Government, the KMF (Karnataka Milk Federation) announced a milk price hike of Rs. 2 per litre, across all variants, with effect from tomorrow (June 26). Announcing the…
Proposed mining at Devadari Forest Area: State Government halts handing over forest lands to KIOCL
June 25, 2024Bengaluru: Amid protests from environmentalists, the State Government has stopped the transfer of 401.5761 hectares for forest land to Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) for iron ore mining at Devadari Forest Area in Sandur taluk of Ballari, said Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre, amid protests from environmentalists. This comes days after…
Use CSR fund to provide basic infrastructure to Govt. Schools: DC
June 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has advised corporate companies to use their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to provide basic infrastructure facilities like compound, playground, laboratories, class rooms and other facilities to Government Schools. Dr. Rajendra was speaking at a meeting held at Zilla Panchayat auditorium about CSR funds which was attended by…
Artificial colours in chicken, fish kebabs banned
June 25, 2024Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government on Monday ordered a complete ban on the use of artificial colours in vegetarian, chicken and fish kebabs in the State. This decision comes months after the State Government banned the use of artificial colours in gobi manchurian and cotton candy. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that,…
Rhesus Monkey spotted in Mysuru
June 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: People passing by Maharaja’s PU College off JLB Road spotted a monkey on the compound wall of the College yesterday afternoon, which is common in the city. However, they were introduced to its rarity, as the monkey climbed a tree in the ground next to the old Deputy Commissioner’s Office. It was identifed as…
Lok Sabha Speaker’s post: It’s Om Birla Vs K. Suresh
June 25, 2024Election for the first time tomorrow New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Om Birla and Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh today filed nominations for the Lok Sabha Speaker election after talks between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition’s I.N.D.I.A bloc failed. The development sets the stage for a contest for the Lok…
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