Mysore/Mysuru: People came in droves to catch a glimpse of Dasara elephants at Aranya Bhavan, the Forest Department office complex at Ashokapuram in city this morning. The first batch of nine elephants led by Howdah elephant Abhimanyu, reached Aranya Bhavan last evening, after the traditional start of their journey from Veeranahosahalli Forest Gate in Nagarahole…
Dasara elephants to enter Palace tomorrow
August 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The first batch of nine Dasara elephants led by howdah carrier Abhimanyu, will be accorded a traditional welcome at Jayamarthanda Gate of Mysore Palace, during the auspicious Tula Lagna between 10 am and 10.30 am tomorrow (Aug. 23). According to Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, Chief Minister…
Planters seek GST exemption for black pepper, cardamom
August 22, 2024Hunsur: A delegation of Codagu Planters Association (CPA) met Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Aug. 20 during the 109th birth anniversary of former CM Devaraj Urs at Kallahalli, Hunsur. The CPA presented a memorandum requesting the MP’s intervention to secure GST exemption for black pepper and cardamom. The delegation was led by CPA…
Dowry harassment: Woman hangs self; husband jumps into lake
August 22, 2024Mob ransacks house, sets copra godown on fire Kikkeri: A 24-year-old woman, unable to bear alleged harassment for dowry, ended her life by hanging self. Her husband, fearing outbursts from his wife’s family members and relatives, also allegedly ended his life by jumping into a lake at Gaddehosur village in Mandya district. While the body…
MUDA scam won’t cloud Dasara festival: District Minister
August 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare and District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has clarified that the developments related to the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site scam won’t have any effect on the forthcoming Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara festival, as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has not committed any wrong. He was speaking to media persons on the sidelines…
Amateur Bhavageethe singers showcase talent at ‘Geethadhare’
August 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Unit of Karnataka Sugama Sangeetha Parishad had organised a two-day programme ‘Geethadhare’ for amateur Bhavageethe singers at the Suvarna Karnataka Sambhrama Dasara Exhibition. The event, held on Aug. 17 and 18, was a huge success, attracting a packed crowd. Mysore Unit President Dr. Nagaraj Bairy presided over the event, which featured 48…
BAI holds day-long training programme for painters
August 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Mysore Centre, had organised a day-long “Painters Training Programme” at its premises in city recently. The function was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by the dignitaries. A.S. Yoganarasimha, Chairman of BAI Mysore Centre welcomed. Chief guest A.R. Ravindra Bhat, former Managing Trustee of Mysore Builders’ Charitable Trust (MBCT) asked…
‘Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain’ event at Manipal Hospital
August 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, will host a Public Forum focused on an ‘Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain’ on Aug.25 (Sunday) at the Hospital OPD in city between 10.30 am and 12.30pm. This event aims to provide the community with valuable insights into low back pain management and surgical care. The Forum, led by Dr….
Multi-crore MUDA scam and Siddaramaiah
August 22, 2024A forensic investigation by a person like Justice N. Santosh Hegde only can bring out the truth A case of closing the stable gate after the horses have bolted! The good news for all the admirers and loyalists of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is that the High Court, which heard the petition with regard to Mysuru…
God Sees the Truth, But Sadly Waits…
August 22, 2024Sir, As soon as I returned home, as usual, I picked up Star of Mysore and on seeing the headline ‘God Sees the Truth, But Waits‘ I could not wait to read KBG’s write-up in his Abracadabra column. I completely agree with KBG’s thoughts on justice and one’s destiny. The article is timely and let…
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