Mysore/Mysuru: The crucial Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) meeting was held at its main office auditorium on JLB Road here this morning. This is the first meeting after a gap of over 4 months, with the last one taking place on Sept. 6, 2023, which was chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who…
Mysore/Mysuru: Bishop of Mysuru Diocese Most Rev. Dr. K.A. William, who was on a long leave since a year, has resigned from the post. Addressing a press meet at Bishop’s House in Bannimantap on Sunday, Rev. William said that he had submitted his resignation a few days ago which was accepted on Saturday. Clarifying that…
New Delhi: It is now officially confirmed that the dark-coloured Ram Lalla idol sculpted by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj on ‘Krishna Shila’ (black schist) has been chosen for installation in the sanctum sanctorum of the new Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The unique black schist for the idol was transported to Ayodhya from Gujjegowdanapura Village (Jayapura…
Mysore/Mysuru: Yesterday, on the auspicious day of Makara Sankranti, the family of Arun Yogiraj, residing at their ancestral home in Agrahara, Mysuru, received the joyous news that the Ram Lalla idol crafted by Arun would be installed at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The elated family members expressed their joy to Star of Mysore, considering…
Mysore/Mysuru: Cattle-rearers in and around Mysuru district set the tone for Makara Sankranti festival, by celebrating the tradition of ‘Kichchu Haisuvudu’ (jumping bovines over fire) on Sunday. With Monday being observed as ‘Basaveshwara’s day’ (as cattles are revered as Basava, the bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva in mythology), the ritual of jumping over fire…
Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra took charge as the new City BJP President at the party office in Chamarajapuram yesterday, coinciding with Sankranti festival. Also, former Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) Chairman L.R. Mahadevaswamy took charge as Mysuru (Rural) District President. Speaking after taking charge, L. Nagendra said that with the LS polls just…
Mysore/Mysuru: Promoting financial literacy among rural children empowers them to make informed choices, breaking the cycle of poverty and laying the foundation for a financially secure and prosperous future. Unfortunately, such children are often deprived of this education, as financial literacy is not taught in rural Government schools, unlike their urban counterparts. To address this…
Bengaluru: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Karnataka this month end to take stock of preparations for the ensuing Lok Sabha (LS) elections. Shah’s visit assumes significance as Karnataka is the only State in the entire South India that has been consistently delivering a significant number of MPs to BJP’s kitty. The…
Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the new law that has provision for a 10 year jail term and imposition of Rs. 7 lakh penalty for drivers in hit-and-run accident cases, the lorry owners of the city and district have called for an indefinite truckers strike starting from midnight tomorrow. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Mysuru…
Mysore/Mysuru: President of Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Parishat Maddikere Gopal has demanded that the Cultural Capital Mysuru should be officially declared as ‘Yoga Nagari’ (Yoga City) and release required funds for the further growth of Yoga. Speaking after releasing Yoga Calendar brought out by Chaitanya Yoga Educational and Research Foundation at Patrakarthara Bhavana in the…
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