Mysore/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…
‘Govinda Pai knew 50 languages’ : Prof. AVN honoured with ‘Rashtrakavi Govinda Pai’ Award
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Former Head of the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology Prof. A.V. Narasimhamurthy (AVN) was conferred with the prestigious ‘Rashtrakavi Govinda Pai’ Award at a programme organised under the joint aegis of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Rashtrakavi Govinda Pai Samshodhana Kendra and other organisations at Patrakarthara Bhavan here on Wednesday. Speaking on…
BJP appoints Party in-charges for Local Body polls
August 17, 2024Bengaluru: With the Election Commission likely to announce the schedule for local body polls (City Municipal Councils, Town Municipal Councils and Town Panchayats) shortly, the BJP has appointed top party leaders as In-charge for its organisational districts in the State. Accordingly, BJP spokesperson Ashwathnarayan has been appointed as in-charge for Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and Hassan districts,…















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