New Delhi: After passing a landmark judgement declaring Triple Talaq unconstitutional on Aug. 22, the Supreme Court delivered yet another judgement this morning upholding the Right to Privacy as “a Fundamental Right.” A nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice J.S. Khehar unanimously ruled that “Right to privacy is an intrinsic part of Right to…
Water adventure sports soon at Varuna Lake on PPP model
August 24, 2017Mysuru: Minister of State for Fisheries, Youth Empowerment and Sports Pramod Madhwaraj inaugurated the newly-constructed office building of the Deputy Director for Fisheries, constructed at a cost of Rs. 90.80 lakh, in city yesterday. The office is located at Vasu Layout, 9th Cross in Ramakrishnanagar K-Block, Dattagalli. The office has been constructed at an area…
DySP M.K. Ganapathy suicide case: Was crucial evidence destroyed by investigating agency?
August 24, 2017Bengaluru: Did the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) hush up details pertaining to Dy.SP M.K. Ganapathy death case and destroy vital evidence? It seems so as a forensic science laboratory report has reportedly exposed the shoddy investigation into the case. It is said that over 352 contacts had been deleted from Ganapathy’s phone besides 2,500 photos,…
Youth work day and night to transform Galli into Garden
August 24, 2017Mysuru: Is India’s young demographic — a dividend or a curse? This is a question begging for an answer, as India will become the youngest country in the world by 2020 with 64 per cent of its population in the working age group. Hence, the youth have a huge role to play in nation-building. Among…
Dasara Food Mela logo released
August 24, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep launched the Dasara Food Mela logo at his office here this morning. Speaking on the occasion, Randeep said that apart from the regular Scouts and Guides ground, the Food Mela is most likely to be held in two other locations this year. Pointing out that holding the Food Mela…
DASARA FLOWER SHOW: Likely concepts – Chamundi Gopura, Vasco-da-Gama’s ship or Red Fort
August 24, 2017Mysuru: The Horticulture Department is planning a grand Dasara Flower Show at Kuppanna Park this time. At the Flower Show, apart from the regular flower displays, giant flower structures replicating monuments of wonder are the main attraction. According to sources, this time, the Department is planning to replicate the Gopura of Goddess Chamundeshwari Temple. The…
Second batch of Dasara elephants to arrive on Aug. 31
August 24, 2017Mysuru: The second batch of seven Dasara Jumbos will arrive in Mysuru on Aug. 31, said DCF V. Yedukondalu. Speaking to Star of Mysore, he said that the second batch will have two new elephants Drona and Krishna from Mathigodu Elephant Camp in Nagarahole. This apart, Gopalaswamy, also from Mathigodu and Vikram, Gopi, Harsha…
Arkavathy De-notification Case: Justice Kempanna Commission gives clean chit to CM Siddharamaiah?
August 24, 2017Bengaluru: The one-man Commission headed by Justice H.S. Kempanna, which probed into alleged illegal de-notification of Arkavathy Layout case, is said to have given clean chit to Chief Minister Siddharamaiah. The report was submitted by Justice Kempanna to State Chief Secretary Subhash Chandra Khuntia here yesterday. After submitting a 1,861 page report, Justice Kempanna said…
KSPCB provides three mobile tanks for Ganesha idol immersion
August 24, 2017Mysuru: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), in a bid to save the water bodies from being polluted and to facilitate immersion of Ganesha idols, has provided three mobile immersion tanks which will be stationed at various locations in city tomorrow. Vehicle 1: Near Metagalli Police Station from 4 pm to 5.15 pm; Near…
DCP warns against selling of sub-standard helmets
August 24, 2017Mysuru: DCP Dr. Vikram V. Amathe has asked the Police personnel to gather information of manufacturers and sellers of sub-standard helmets. Speaking to SOM, Dr. Vikram Amathe said that the Traffic Police, who launched a drive across the city against the sale of sub-standard helmets on Aug.21, have seized 307 helmets. Stating that road-side helmet…
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