Mysore/Mysuru: A coffee-table book titled ‘In True Colours’ by city-based entrepreneur and author Ashvini Ranjan, containing photographs he had taken with related explanations, was released this morning by Actor Ramesh Aravind at the Mysuru Literature Fest being held at Hotel Southern Star in city. Ashvini Ranjan has become an acknowledged creative photographer endowed with a…
Know three ‘E’s that make novelist Ashwin Sanghi’s thrillers
July 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A panel discussion with novelist Ashwin Sanghi, moderated by entrepreneur and author, Aroon Raman, kept the audience engaged, following the inauguration of eighth edition of Mysuru Literature Festival-2024, in the city. The topic of discussion was ‘Thoughts, Words and Deeds – Zoroastrian Goodness, Magical Migration.’ Ashwin Sanghi, who is known for his works, mostly…
Neglected Raja Kaluve carrying sewage: Vijayanagar 1st Stage residents live in fear of dengue outbreak
July 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Residents of Vijayanagar 1st Stage are highly concerned and fearful of a dengue outbreak. The Raja Kaluve, intended to carry rainwater, is clogged and has stagnant sewage water, creating an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. The residents have expressed their frustration with the authorities for neglecting to clean the Raja Kaluve, remove weeds and…
MUDA site allocation in Vijayanagar to CM’s wife: Congress activists urge MUDA Commissioner to clarify issue
July 6, 2024Commissioner A.N. Raghunandan to seek inquiry committee’s approval to issue clarification Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst controversy over MUDA‘s allocation of alternative sites in upscale Vijayanagar to Parvathi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, in place of the land acquired from her at Kesare and the transfer of Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, a whistleblower on irregularities in the…
‘Reverse Vijayanagar site allotments’
July 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging serious irregularities in the allotment of developed sites totalling 36,753 sq. ft. in Vijayanagar Fourth Stage as compensation for the acquisition of 3.05 acres of land in Hinkal Survey No. 211 of Kasaba hobli, Mysuru taluk, MLA T.S. Srivatsa has called on the Government to direct MUDA to cancel the allotment and reclaim…
‘Have no role in exposing MUDA scam’
July 6, 2024Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister (Dy.CM) D.K. Shivakumar criticised Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday, dismissing Kumaraswamy’s allegations that he was involved in exposing the MUDA scam. Shivakumar described Kumaraswamy as ‘mentally unstable’ during a media briefing at Vidhana Soudha. “Kumaraswamy’s accusations regarding my role in the MUDA scam are unfounded….
‘MUDA must pay Rs. 130 crore to CM’s wife’
July 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: On the specific case of land allotment to the Chief Minister’s wife, KPCC Spokesperson Lakshmana said that the sites were handed over when the BJP was in power in the State. “MUDA had developed sites on Parvathi’s three-acre-sixteen-guntas land near the Ring Road in Kesare. The land was purchased by the CM’s brother-in-law Mallikarjuna,…
AI tools streamline writing, enhance flow of language
July 6, 2024Session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem at Mysuru Literature Festival-2024 Mysore/Mysuru: Using technology can augment your potential and improve productivity. It helps structure sentences, ensuring clarity and coherence. It’s not just about avoiding typos or spelling mistakes; it’s about enhancing your overall writing flow, said panellist Dr. Navin Patel. The event is being organised by…
MLA alleges conspiracy in transfer of Mysuru DC
July 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the transfer of Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra at a time when the probe into the Multi-crore MUDA scam in underway, KR MLA T.S. Srivatsa has smelt something fishy in the sudden transfer of Dr. Rajendra. Reacting to Star of Mysore regarding the transfer of Dr. K.V. Rajendra, Srivatsa said…
PDOs trained in testing water quality
July 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A workshop to train Panchayat Development Officers (PDOs) in testing water quality using Field Test Kits (FTK) was held at the Abdul Nazir Sab auditorium in Zilla Panchayat premises on Wednesday. Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) K.M. Gayathri inaugurated the workshop, which was conducted in three different batches. PDOs from Mysuru, Nanjangud,…
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