Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who carved the Balak Ram idol installed at the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya in January this year, was denied a visa by United States (US) authorities. Yogiraj confirmed that his visa application was rejected on Aug. 10. He had been invited as the chief guest for the…
Indian Institute of Spices Research Regional Station at Appangala develops IISR Kaveri, IISR Manushree New Delhi: In a major boost to climate-resilient agriculture, two innovative cardamom varieties developed by the Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Appangala, Madikeri, were among 109 new crop varieties launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi last Sunday….
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association has called for swift implementation of the Government’s directive to extend operating hours for hotels and commercial businesses in the city until 1 am. The Association met Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, urging that the extension, outlined in Section 269 of the 2024-25 State Budget speech, be enforced without…
Mysore/Mysuru: Despite the State Government authorising the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) office to resume operations after a suspension due to an investigation into illegal site allocations, the office has remained inactive for over 13 days. On Aug. 3, K. Latha, Under Secretary of the Urban Development Department, issued a directive allowing the MUDA office…
Mysore/Mysuru: At least nine people were chased and bitten by a stray dog yesterday between Vontikoppal Circle and Mathrumandali Circle, turning a peaceful holiday into a day of terror. Independence Day, which was expected to be a calm and peaceful holiday, quickly turned chaotic when a stray dog began attacking pedestrians. Between 1 pm and…
Seeks info on 500 Security Bond Sheets he obtained after the previous Commissioner was transferred Mysore/Mysuru: Following Star of Mysore’s Aug. 14 report, “Now, Security Bond Sheet Scam in MUDA’ and ‘PA secures 500 Bond Sheets after Commissioner’s transfer,” the current Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner A.N. Raghunandan has issued a notice to the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Karkala Srinivas Tantri, an octogenarian and proprietor of Mangala Ravi Enterprises at Yadavagiri Industrial Area, suppliers of oxygen to almost all hospitals in city, passed away following a cardiac arrest on Aug. 13 in city. He is survived by his wife Indumathi, daughter Sandhya, son-in-law Radhakrishna, son Sreepathi, daughter-in-law Aparna, grandchildren, staff and a…
Sriharikota: In yet another successful mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the latest Earth Observation Satellite EOS-8 and a Passenger satellite using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from the Spaceport of Sriharikota this morning. After a short and smooth 6.5 hour countdown, SSLV-D3, the third and final developmental flight carrying the 175.5…
Mysore/Mysuru: Ex-serviceman Anthony George observed that at least one member of family should join the Armed Forces for serving the nation. He was speaking at the Independence Day celebration organised under the aegis of Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at St. Anne’s Girls High School in N.R. Mohalla here yesterday. Pointing out that Army…
Bengaluru: The Special Court for cases involving MPs and MLAs recently heard two private complaints against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B.M. Parvathi and others in connection with the MUDA site allotment scam. The Court is currently examining the admissibility of the complaints filed by activists Snehamayi Krishna and T.J. Abraham. Special Court Judge Santhosh…
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