Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that the ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme (Rs. 2,000 per month financial assistance to the woman head of every eligible family in the State), one of the five pre-poll promises, will be launched by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi either on Aug. 29 or 30. Speaking to presspersons at Mysuru Airport. Mandakalli here…
Boy killed after coming under tempo traveller
August 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A 10-year-old boy was killed while another escaped after coming under a moving tempo traveller vehicle near Abhishek Circle at Hebbal here yesterday evening. The deceased has been identified as Charan Balaji, son of Ramashetty of Hebbal. He was studying in 5th standard at a school nearby. Charan, along with another boy were coming…
Criminals arrested within minutes of robbing a Kerala gold trader
August 12, 2023Gundlupet: A gang of criminals, arriving in two vehicles, intercepted a car of a Kerala-based gold trader. They dragged both the driver and the trader from the car, before escaping with the victims vehicle that contained a sum of Rs. 40 lakh. However, swift Police action led to the arrest of four of the culprits…
City photojournalist wins ‘Ramki Memorial Hon. Award’
August 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Photo-journalist S.R. Madhusudan from city has won ‘Ram Ki Memorial Honorary Award’ under Wildlife Conservation Category at The Linen Club Nature inFocus Festival and Awards 2023. The Award has been instituted in memory of well-known conservation photographer Ramki Sreenivasan. A photo taken by Madhusudan during the capturing of a wild tusker in Periyapatna has…
Conclave delves into various aspects of family businesses
August 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The inaugural edition of the Family Business Conclave 2023, organised by CII Karnataka and Mysuru Zone, took place recently in city. Themed ‘Managing Change and Expectations – The Way Forward,’ the event was a significant gathering of family business leaders and experts who explored the intricate dynamics of family-owned enterprises. Dr. R. Nandini, Deputy…
Missing concrete drain slabs replaced near Palace, ATI
August 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following a report published in Star of Mysore on Aug. 10 titled ‘Missing footpath slabs invite danger,’ Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Officers have replaced the missing concrete slabs with new ones on the drains near west side of Mysore Palace on New Sayyaji Rao road in city yesterday. Mayor Shivakumar-led team of MCC Officers…
Police return assets worth Rs. 1.34 crore to owners
August 11, 2023Possessions include 7 cows, 13 sheep, 43 pigeons Mysore/Mysuru: The property parade — a camp where stolen articles recovered by the Police are displayed — usually features gold and silver ornaments, vehicles and household goods like TVs. But this morning’s property parade organised by the Mysuru District Police at the District Armed Reserve (DAR) Grounds…
Commuter safety on Expressway: Mandya Police debunk rumours
August 11, 2023Mandya/Mysuru: The Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway has once again captured public attention, this time due to false rumours regarding commuter safety that have been spreading across various social media platforms. In response to these unfounded rumours, the Mandya District Police have taken to Facebook and Twitter to directly address the matter and provide clarity. They earnestly urge…
Advocates’ Conference in city from tomorrow
August 11, 2023Event to host Judges; thousands of Lawyers; all hotel rooms booked Mysore/Mysuru: The expansive Dasara Exhibition Grounds in the heart of the city is gearing up for the two-day 10th State-level Advocates’ Conference scheduled to take place on Aug. 12 and 13. The conference is jointly organised by the Karnataka State Bar Council, Bengaluru and…
‘Need serious efforts to promote biofuel’
August 11, 2023World Biofuel Day observed at NIE; saplings given to students, dignitaries’ Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Director (Training) of Abdul Nazir Sab State Institute of Rural Development (ANSSIRD), Mysuru, K.S. Manoj Kumar has said that “We should give priority to adopt sustainable activities including the utilisation of bio-fuel.” Manoj Kumar spoke after inaugurating World Biofuel Day organised by…















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