Mysore/Mysuru: Following the approval of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in 50:50 site scam at Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), scores of supporters of the CM in his home town Mysuru, hit the streets protesting against the Governor’s decision today. Supporters of AHINDA (an acronym for Alphashankyataru, Hindulidavaru and Dalitaru) propagated by…
Dasara 2024: District Minister chairs Executive Committee meeting in city
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With farmers rejoicing over the bounty of rain being received in the last three months, Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara will be celebrated with grandeur, spending Rs. 40 crore on the festivities. This was reiterated by Social Welfare and District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, at the press conference, following the meeting of Dasara Executive Committee,…
Gajapayana: Preparations on near Veeranahosahalli gate
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Preparations have begun for organising Gajapayana, the march of first batch of Dasara elephants from Veeranahosahalli gate at the entrance of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve forest in Hunsur taluk to Mysuru, on Aug. 21. Forest officials led by I.B. Prabhu Gowda, DCF (Wildlife Division), Mysuru, inspected Veeranahosahalli gate to initiate arrangements for Gajapayana, a prelude…
MLA Srivatsa welcomes Governor’s permission
August 17, 2024‘If CM Siddaramaiah had surrendered 14 sites, he might have salvaged some of his honour’ Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa has expressed his support for Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to grant permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA site allotment scam. He remarked, “Sathyameva Jayathe” (truth alone triumphs). Speaking to Star of…
MP Yaduveer Wadiyar releases MLC Vishwanath’s book on Parliaments
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said he was happy to have got a book at a time when he was planning to read a book on the History of Ancient Parliaments. He was speaking after releasing MLC A.H.Vishwanath’s book ‘Praacheena Parliamentgala Pradakshinegalu’ at a programme organised under the joint aegis of Bengaluru’s Srushti…
Suspended City Cop in CM’s I-Day Medal list sparks row
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Whether it is oversight or negligence by the authorities, a Mysuru City Crime Branch (CCB) Head Constable, who was suspended in July this year, has been awarded the Chief Minister’s Medal for 2023, given on the occasion of Independence Day. This controversy underscores the urgent need for rigorous checks in recognising public servants, ensuring…
Nagarahole Tiger Reserve gets first woman Director
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer P.A. Seema from Ponnampet in Kodagu district has made history as the first woman Director of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Project Tiger), a region renowned for its rich wildlife, including tigers and elephants. Her appointment marks a significant milestone, as this is the first time a woman has been assigned…
Now, buy ticket to Palace on WhatsApp
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Now onwards you can buy ticket to visit Mysore Palace on WhatsApp. What you have to do is just send a ‘Hi’ message on the social networking site, to a dedicated mobile number to avail the service. According to a press release from the Office of Deputy Director, Mysore Palace Board, it is stated…
Suttur Seer to release book on Prof. M.H. Dhananjaya
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will release the book titled “Navigating the Path of Technical Education – Prof. Dhananjaya’s Inspirational Journey” tomorrow (Aug. 18) at Navajyothi Auditorium, JSS College for Women, Saraswathipuram, at 4 pm, as a tribute to late Prof. M.H. Dhananjaya. Prof. Dhananjaya had served as the Principal of SJCE and…
Voters list revision from Aug. 20 to Oct. 18
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule of revision of electoral roll (voters list) along with photographs, with reference to Jan. 1, 2025 as qualifying date. Beginning from Aug. 20 to Oct. 18, 2024, the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit the houses and rectify the errors related to polling stations…
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