Mysore/Mysuru: Thieves have made away with the battery of a generator at the new Court complex at Malalawadi in Jayanagar. To prevent disruption in Court proceedings due to frequent power failures, an automatic generator fitted with a battery was installed. But about a week back, there was power disruption and the generator did not switch…
No bus fare hike for now: Transport Minister
July 16, 2024Bengaluru: A day after the Chairmen of two State Transport Corporations (KSRTC and NWKRTC) hinted at an imminent bus fare hike due to mounting losses, State Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has ruled out fare hike for now. Speaking to presspersons before the start of the Monsoon Session of the State Legislature at Vidhana Soudha here…
Support private hospitals over opening new ones
July 16, 2024BHIO Chairman Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar tells Government while inaugurating National Cancer Care Summit- 2024 Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar, Executive Chairman and Founder of HCG Bharath Hospital & Institute of Oncology (BHIO), Mysuru, stated that rather than opening new cancer hospitals and wasting public funds, the Government should support and collaborate with private hospitals. He made…
Farmers launch indefinite stir seeking fulfilment of demands
July 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of their demands, farmers under the banner of Karnataka State Sugarcane Growers Association (headed by Hallikerehundi Bhagyaraj) launched an indefinite stir in front of the new Deputy Commissioner’s office on Bannur road in Siddarthanagar here this morning. The demands included stipulation of FRP (Fair and Remunerative Price) of Rs.4,000 per tonne for…
MP led campaign to clean premises of heritage buildings
July 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Under the leadership of Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Namma Mysore Foundation has organised Dry Waste Club Campaign, to clean the surroundings of heritage buildings in the city from tomorrow (July 17). Heritage expert Prof. N.S. Rangaraju, retired professor, Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore, will flag off the campaign…
House burgled at B.M. Sri Nagar
July 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Burglars have made away with gold ornaments and cash from a house in city. The burglary took place at the house of Baburao on the 12th Cross of 1st Main Road at B.M. Sri Nagar here. The burglars have made away with gold ornaments worth Rs. 2.66 lakh and Rs. 62,000 cash. On July…
Zikre Shadath Imam-o-Hussain and Youme-Ashura-Dua celebrations today, tomorrow
July 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Zikre Shadath Imam-o-Hussain and Youme-Ashura-Dua celebrations, organised as part of Moharam, will be held today and tomorrow in city. At Masjid-e-Azam: Youme Shadath Hussain, organised jointly by Mysore City Tanzeem Ahle Sunnath Wa Jamath Trust and Al Fatha Nowjawan Committee on Sawday Road as part of Moharam month, will be held after Isha salath…
Embrace Elegance with the Nine Yards
July 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Saree enthusiasts are in for a treat this season with Impressionz bringing Vaishnavi Silks at Hotel Southern Star in Mysuru on July 17 and 18. This season explore a curated collection of drapes from across India, showcasing the excellence of Indian craftsmanship and diverse traditions; Gadwal sarees from Telangana, renowned for their lightweight weave,…
‘Gamaka Kaavya Vaachana’ at Mysore Vasudevacharya’s residence
July 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Kumara Vyasa Gurukula, Mysuru, is organising a ‘Gamaka Kaavya Vaachana’ programme at the residence of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Mysore K. Vasudevacharya in city on July 17. Vid. Krisnagiri Ramachandra will be singing Kumara Vyasa Bharata’s ‘Bhishma Bhakti’ while Dr. Jyothi Shankar will give the ‘vyakhyaana.’ The programme, dedicated to the memory of Venkatachalaiah and Rajalakshamma,…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: Road safety at risk with many entry points
July 16, 2024Sir, With reference to the letter ‘Toll-free travel, thanks to many entry and exit points’ published in Star of Mysore on July 12, I have raised similar concerns in my previous letters in July 2023 (‘Direct entry to Expressway from service roads not safe’) and August 2023 (‘Concern over the safety of commuters on expressway’)….
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