Mysuru: Amid the series of complaints being filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to Lokayukta Police of Mysuru Division, KPCC Spokesperson M. Lakshmana has said that he would be filing a complaint against Snehamayi Krishna at Lokayukta SP’s Office here tomorrow (Oct. 16). Speaking to media persons at Congress Office in…
MUDA 50:50 site scam probe – One-man Commission operating under Govt. influence: MGP
October 15, 2024Mysuru: The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of Justice P.N. Desai Commission, which is investigating the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) site allotment scam. At a general meeting held at its office on Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri on Sunday, the MGP resolved to continue pushing for a CBI investigation into the…
Dasara illumination to conclude on Oct. 23
October 15, 2024Parking ban, one-way rules around Mysore Palace to continue till Oct. 23 from 4 pm Mysuru: Every evening after 6.30 pm, thousands of people gather to witness the breathtaking Dasara illuminations, with families from outside Mysuru arriving in droves for a short picnic to enjoy the stunning displays. In the light of this overwhelming turnout,…
Dasara: Mandya dist. tableau bags first prize
October 15, 2024Information Dept. tops in Departments, Boards and Corporations’ Category Mysuru: Dasara Tableaux Sub-Committee has announced prizes for the Best Tableaux that took part in Jumboo Savari procession held on Vijayadashami (Oct. 12). In the District section, Mandya district bagged the first prize for its tableau on ‘Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and KRS Dam.’ Dharwad secured second…
Mysore Palace Board wins first prize in Ornamental Garden Contest
October 15, 2024Mysuru: Mysore Palace Board has secured first prize in Ornamental Garden Contest organised as part of Dasara Flower Show from Oct. 3 to 12 at Kuppanna Park in the city. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Mysore Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya said, “The Horse-Driven Tonga that holds heritage significance, had been designed using one…
Decision to revoke Hubballi riot cases: BJP complains to Governor against State Govt.
October 15, 2024Bengaluru: A delegation of BJP leaders led by Opposition Leader in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok and Opposition Leader in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has complained against the State Government to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Monday, over the decision to withdraw criminal cases registered in relation to Hubballi riot that occurred in 2022. Speaking…
Dasara Flower Show: Prizes distributed to winners of Gardening Competitions
October 15, 2024Mysuru: The prize distribution ceremony for the winners of gardening competitions organised as part of Dasara Flower Show, was held in the city on Monday. District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa distributed the prizes to the winners of various Dasara Gardening Competitions, during the valedictory ceremony organised by the Department of Horticulture, at Kuppanna Park in…
Overflowing UGD water causes distress among Dasara tourists
October 15, 2024Mysuru: Rains that began immediately after the Dasara Jumboo Savari exposed the dire condition of the city’s drainage system, as water overflowed from the Underground Drainage (UGD) system, causing distress among tourists and Police officers on duty. The stagnant, overflowing UGD water and the resulting foul smell created severe embarrassment for the large crowds gathered…
Over 1.80 lakh people visit Mysuru Zoo this Dasara
October 15, 2024Zoo Visitors during Navarathri Year 10-day Ayudha Puja Vijayadashami 2024 1,79,714 23,382 36,467 2023 1,83,002 31,515 26,370 2022 1,69,993 25,236 38,751 Mysuru: This year, approximately 1.80 lakh people visited the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, famous as Mysuru Zoo and Karanji Lake Nature Park during Dasara. According to a press release from…
Palace shines like a golden beacon
October 15, 2024Mysuru: On Monday evening (Oct. 14), a massive crowd gathered to witness the illuminated Mysore Palace, awestruck by its majestic glow. Once the visiting hours ended, those waiting outside were thrilled as the Palace came to life, glowing under the radiance of over one lakh incandescent bulbs. The breathtaking display left the spectators mesmerised, many…












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