Mysuru: To mark International Women’s Day, Indian Railways operates trains with all-women crew, including loco pilots, train managers, ticket checkers and security personnel, highlighting women’s capabilities and promoting gender equality. Authorities hailed the initiative as a tribute to women’s empowerment in the railways. As part of the celebrations, the Mysuru Division of the South Western…
MUDA 50:50 site scam: HC quashes ED summons to CM’s wife, Minister Byrathi
March 8, 2025Bengaluru: In a major relief to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh, the High Court has quashed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons issued to them in connection with the 50:50 site irregularities at the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Justice M. Nagaprasanna, presiding over a Single-Judge Bench, announced the…
Mysore Open Forum debates Donald Trump’s Presidency, global power shifts
March 8, 2025Mysuru: Mysore Open Forum (MOF) hosted a panel discussion on ‘President Trump and the Challenge to World Order’ at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium in Vijayanagar this morning. The event featured Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Founder-Editor Dr. K.B. Ganapathy, Political Activist Maj. Gen. (retd.) S.G. Vombatkere, and Retired Joint Secretary to the Government of India,…
Private layout approvals: State Govt’s new hurdles slammed
March 8, 2025Mysuru: The office-bearers of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), Mysuru Chapter, have strongly opposed the State Government’s order mandating Government approval for the development of private residential layouts. Urban Development (UD) Minister Byrathi Suresh recently issued an order requiring developers to seek not only the approval of local authorities such as the Urban…
BJP Mahila Morcha felicitates Kho Kho champ B. Chaithra
March 8, 2025Mysuru: On the eve of International Women’s Day, International Kho-Kho player from Mysuru district B. Chaithra was felicitated by the State BJP Mahila Morcha at its Office in Chamarajapuram in city yesterday. Several BJP leaders including State Mahila Morcha President C. Manjula, Vice-President Prafulla Malladi and others felicitated Chaithra. Speaking on the occasion, Manjula said…
AIR, Mysuru turns 90, staff take out cycle jatha
March 8, 2025Mysuru: The staff of Akashavani (All India Radio (AIR)) Mysuru took out a cycle jatha in the city as AIR Mysuru completed its 90 years of meaningful journey, yesterday. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr. P. Shivaraju flagged off the cycle jatha from the premises of Kote Sri Anjaneyaswamy temple in the city. Speaking on the…
Research students carry out ‘Haadi’ studies
March 8, 2025Mysuru: Research students from various universities who are taking part in research capacity building workshop being held at the city’s Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute (KSTRI), visited some of the Haadis (Tribal Hamlets) in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve area recently and interacted with the tribal population living in hamlets. During the interaction, the research students learnt…
Youth must lead the fight to save forests: Suresh Heblikar
March 8, 2025Mysuru: Environmental activist and Kannada film actor Suresh Heblikar has urged the youth to take up the responsibility of protecting forests, emphasising that their role is crucial in environmental conservation. Speaking at a convention of Mysuru Division Rovers and Rangers, organised by the Mysuru District Bharat Scouts and Guides at K. Puttaswamy First Grade College,…
Unauthorised cables on electricity poles to be removed
March 8, 2025Mysuru: Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited has raised concerns over unauthorised dish and network cables being drawn on electricity poles in Jyothinagar, Chamundipuram, and Varuna sub-divisions under N.R. Mohalla Operations and Maintenance Division. The CESC has issued a stern warning to cable operators, stating that such violations will result in immediate removal without prior…
Swachh Survekshan: MCC seeks opinion of former Mayors to reclaim top spot
March 8, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) that is leaving no stone unturned in reclaiming top spot in Clean City rankings, as part of the nationwide Swachh Survekshan, elicited the opinions of former Mayors in realising the efforts. At a meeting held on Friday, Ayub Khan, Chairman of Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) and also a former Mayor,…
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