Mysuru: The revision of voters’ list of Krishnaraja, Chamaraja and Narasimharaja, the three Assembly constituencies in city, has begun from Oct. 25 and will continue till Nov. 24. The revision will also be done on Sundays on Nov. 5 and Nov. 19 in a special drive. Applicants can visit the MCC election branch in the…
German technology pandal for PM’s Ujire visit: A clarification
October 31, 2017Dharmasthala: A specially erected huge pandal was installed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ujire near here on Oct. 29, using German Technology. The pandal was provided by Bengaluru’s Udupa Enterprises, clarified its Managing Partner Vasudeva Udupa. Reacting to a report published in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 28 under the title “German technology…
Shops selling tobacco products fined for violating COTPA
October 31, 2017Mysuru: In a move to curb tobacco menace in public places, officials of the District Health and Family Welfare Department, District Tobacco Control Cell and Ashokapuram Police carried out a special drive in city yesterday. During the drive, the officials booked 14 cases against shopkeepers for not displaying instruction boards in their shops under Cigarettes…
Petty shop owners rally against ban on sale of loose cigarettes
October 31, 2017Mysuru: Over 150 petty shop owners, under the banner of Mysuru District Small Scale Retailers Association, took out a rally in city this morning, in protest against the State Government’s order banning the sale of loose cigarettes, beedis and chewing tobacco products. The rally, which commenced from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the North Gate of…
‘Run for Unity’ marks Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary
October 31, 2017Mysuru: Marking the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, several programmes were held in city this morning. Run for Unity: The City BJP wing had organised a ‘Run for Unity’ in which about 200 BJP activists participated. The run was flagged off by City BJP President Dr. B.H. Manjunath in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy…
MLA Chikkamadu recuperating
October 31, 2017Mysuru: The health of H.D. Kote JD(S) MLA Chikkamadu, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kuvempunagar for critical illness, is said to have improved a little this morning, according to hospital sources. Chikkamadu, who is said to be on a ventilator, is being treated at the hospital’s ICU, it is leant. Karnataka Pradesh…
Rowdy-sheeters paraded
October 31, 2017Mysuru: More than 100 rowdy-sheeters from Devaraja Police Sub-Division limits were paraded at the CAR Grounds at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning. They were warned not to indulge in any illegal activities. Devaraja, Nazarbad, Alanahalli, Lashkar and Udayagiri Police Stations come under Devaraja Sub-Division. Today’s parade was supervised by Police Inspectors as senior…
Appeal to celebrate Tipu Jayanti meaningfully on Nov. 10
October 31, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration is making all arrangements to celebrate Tipu Jayanti on November 10. The leaders and Muslim brethren who had gathered to discuss about the celebration felt that all religious leaders should be invited and permission to take out a procession must be granted. The meeting was held here yesterday at the Court…
Four from Mysuru among 62 Rajyotsava Awardees
October 31, 2017Mysuru: The State Government has chosen 62 personalities for the annual Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, including historian Ramachandra Guha, writer Vaidehi, theatre personality ‘Mukhyamantri’ Chandru, playback singer K.J. Yesudas and former Karnataka High Court Judge H.N. Nagamohan Das. Four of the awardees — N.Y. Puttannaiah (theatre), Meera Naik (Social Service), Dr. P.K. Rajashekar (folklore) and G….
Suttur Seer’s brother among four appointed as KPSC members
October 31, 2017Bengaluru: Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala has appointed four members, including Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji’s younger brother S.P. Shadakshari Swamy, an IAS officer as members of Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). The other appointees are Dr. Ravi Kumar, personal physician of Chief Minister Siddharamaiah for over two decades and who is currently serving as…















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