Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy told Star of Mysore that the District Administration had estimated that around 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh pilgrims would visit the Chamundi Hill Temple on each Ashada Friday. “This was a significant logistical challenge. The primary objective was to prevent any stampede-like incidents, with measures taken to ensure smooth…

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has quashed the Mysuru Police’s refusal to permit a torchlight march organised by Hindu Jagarana Vedike (HJV) in Mysuru, observing that citizens cannot be prevented from celebrating Independence Day (I-Day) on the apprehension of communal tension. Justice Suraj Govindaraj, who heard the petition this morning, directed the Police to permit…

Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has asked all Government servants in the city to mandatorily take part in the 80th Independence Day celebrations to be held at the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap at 9 am on Aug.15. District Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah will hoist the National flag. All the staff of Government Departments,…

Mysuru: Kuvempu Vishwamanava Kshemabhivrudhi Trust will be celebrating its second anniversary at Sougandhika Park in Kuvempunagar at 4.30 pm on Aug. 15. District Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the programme. Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who recommended the Centre for awarding ‘Bharat Ratna’ to Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, will be felicitated. Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra…

Mysuru: City’s 1st Additional CJM Court has sentenced a man to one year of rigorous imprisonment and ordered him to pay compensation of Rs. 20,75,000 to the victims after finding him guilty of collecting lakhs of rupees by promising to pay 10 percent interest and cheating them. Former resident of Mysuru, 68-year-old Balachandra Subbahegde, presently…