Mysore/Mysuru: During the Police intervention in the two opposing protests on Chamundi Hill road this morning, only BJP and Hindu Jagarana Vedike activists were arrested, while members of the Dalita Mahasabha and Karnataka Hindulida Vargagala Vedike, who were also part of the agitation that created a tense atmosphere, were not taken into custody. Over 140…
Mysore/Mysuru: International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq has refused to comment on the protests erupting in Mysuru over her selection to inaugurate this year’s Dasara festivities. Speaking to Star of Mysore from an undisclosed location abroad, where she is currently travelling, Banu Mushtaq responded briefly when asked about the controversy, saying only: “No comments.” She…
Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has accused Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq of making disparaging remarks about Kannada identity, including symbolic references to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and traditional customs like turmeric and vermilion. Speaking to reporters before his detention during the Chamundi Hill protest, Simha said that the controversy erupted soon after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced…
Maddur: Normal life was disrupted today, following a Maddur Bandh call given by various pro-Hindu organisations. The bandh was called in protest against the alleged stone pelting during a procession organised as part of Ganesha idol immersion in the town on Sunday (Sept. 7) night. From commercial establishments to road side vending to others, all…
Mysore/Mysuru: Countdown has begun for Yuva Sambhrama, a prelude to melange of Dasara attractions, that is all set to unfold at Open Air Auditorium, Manasagangothri in city tomorrow (Sept. 10). Cultural programmes including solo and group dances by college students from across the State, will be presented daily from 4 pm to 10.30 pm till…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will celebrate Pourakarmikas’ Day on Sept.16 at Kalamandira, ahead of Dasara inauguration (Sept. 22). Traditionally observed on Sept. 23, the event has been advanced by MCC this year to ensure full participation and to honour the frontline civic workers. As part of the celebrations, sports and games will be…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has strongly condemned the stone-pelting incident during the Ganesha idol procession in Maddur, urging the State Government to take decisive action instead of issuing what he termed “irresponsible statements.” Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Wadiyar alleged that communal disturbances have become increasingly frequent since the Congress Government…
Mysore/Mysuru: Following tensions on Chamundi Hill road this morning over two opposing protest marches, City Police blocked all entry points and connecting roads to the Hill, including Thavarekatte Road, Sangolli Rayanna Circle Road, Uthanahalli Road and Lalitha Mahal Road. The blockade caused severe inconvenience to devotees heading to the Chamundi Temple for a darshan of…
New Delhi: Women wearing flowers in their hair is a common sight in South India. However, jasmine is not welcome in every part of the world, especially in Australia. Malayali actress Navya Nair was fined Rs. 1.14 lakh for carrying jasmine at Melbourne Airport. During her recent trip to Australia to participate in the Onam…
Mysore/Mysuru: For the first time in the history of Police training in Karnataka, the State Police Training Division had organised a three-day special workshop at the Karnataka Police Academy (KPA), Mysuru, marking a significant milestone in modernising Police training in the State. The workshop on ‘Creating the Future – Transforming Police Training in Karnataka,’ was…
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