Bengaluru: The Union Government has approved high-speed train between Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru and it has also given in principle approval to upgrade the Mysuru City Railway Station into international standards. At a meeting with Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Aug. 17, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah discussed the high-speed railway link and sources said that…
New walkers’ path planned at Kukkarahalli Lake: DC
August 20, 2017Mysuru: If everything goes according to plan, the pristine Kukkarahalli Lake will soon have a new walkers path, said Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep. Speaking to Star of Mysore, here yesterday after inspecting various development works in the Lake along with MCC officials and NGOs, he said, “Kukkarahalli Lake has lot of migratory birds. The two…
Training for Dasara elephants on Jumboo Savari route begins
August 20, 2017Mysuru: The training for the first batch of eight Dasara elephants on the Jumboo Savari route began yesterday with howdah elephant Arjuna leading the team. The first batch of Dasara elephants which arrived to Mysuru on Aug. 12, were housed at Aloka in Yelwal before they were welcomed into the Mysore Palace on Aug. 17….
MCC takes over 45 MUDA Layouts
August 20, 2017Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) took over the charge of 45 layouts from Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) here on Friday. MUDA Commissioner Dr. M. Mahesh handed over the documents of the layouts to MCC Commissioner G. Jagadeesha in the presence of PWD and District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa at the Government Guest House…
Instead of sending me to jail, let Yeddyurappa protect himself: CM
August 20, 2017Even as Yeddyurappa and other BJP leaders launched an all out attack against the Congress, accusing it of targeting Opposition leaders, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has said that Yeddyurappa should look to protect himself from landing in jail once again, instead of saying that he (BSY) would send him (Siddharamaiah) to jail. Speaking to press persons…
Yeddyurappa moves High Court over FIR
August 20, 2017State BJP President and former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa yesterday moved the Karnataka High Court questioning the legality of registration of FIR against him by the ACB based on a complaint that he had allegedly misused his official position as Chief Minister to illegally denotify land acquired for Dr. Shivarama Karanth Layout proposed by BDA…
Academia-Industry interaction crucial for knowledge generation: IISc. Director at NIE
August 20, 2017Mysuru: “Academia-Industry interaction is vital for generation of new knowledge and ideas,” observed Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bengaluru, Director Prof. Anurag Kumar. Delivering the 7th Graduation Day address at the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) at NIE Diamond Jubilee Sports Complex on Manandavadi road here yesterday, he said that the achievements of students are…
Health, education biggest disappointment in 70 years: Chief Economic Adviser
August 20, 2017Mysuru: India’s economic development has been unique in a broad perspective. It belongs to neither firstly the Western European or American Model and secondly the model of East Asian Countries which witnessed rapid economic progress following World War II. Having nurtured democracy as well as sustained economic development amidst a lot of social diversities of…
Bar-coded passes to be issued for Dasara Procession: DC
August 20, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep has said that Bar-coded passes will be issued for Dasara procession day in order to prevent illegal entry to programmes. Speaking at a media co-ordination meeting here yesterday, Randeep said that the District Administration has entered into an understanding with online service provider BookMyShow, for issuance of Bar-coded passes….
Co-optex saree expo attracts city women
August 20, 2017Mysuru: Saree in India represents its rich heritage and culture. It is hard to find out about the origin of saree since it is being used from many decades. Women draped is sarees look all the most attractive and elegant than dressed in any other costumes. India being a country of different culture, sarees are…














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