Mysuru: The FHVI Explore Karnataka Historic Drive 2024, a 1,100-kilometre rally covering Bengaluru, Hampi, Chikkamagalur, Kodagu and Mysuru, entered Mysuru city last evening, turning the roads into a parade of timeless elegance. Over 45 vintage cars, showcasing classic automotive charm, captivated residents and visitors, evoking a wave of nostalgia and delight. Participants, comprising Indian and…
‘Namma Bhoomi, Namma Hakku’: BJP to stage massive protest against Waqf Board on Nov. 22
November 20, 2024Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha said that the BJP will hold massive protests in Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu districts on Nov. 22 with a slogan ‘Namma Bhoomi Namma Hakku’ (Our Land, Our Right), against the alleged encroachments of lands by Waqf Board. Addressing the media persons at Jaladarshani Guest House here this morning, Prathap…
State Government is retrieving BPL cards only from ineligible beneficiaries: CM
November 20, 2024Bengaluru: Those living under poverty line are eligible to apply for BPL cards, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here yesterday. Speaking after taking part in the birth anniversary celebrations of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office, he said that the Department has decided to retrieve ineligible BPL cards from people…
Works atop Chamundi Hill opposed
November 20, 2024Mysuru: With civil works and felling of trees that affect the Chamundi Hill environment being carried out behind the Dasoha Bhavan atop Chamundi Hill, several environmentalists and organisations have severely opposed the works saying that such works threaten the environment. Parisara Samrakshana Samiti President Bhanu Mohan, speaking to Star of Mysore, said that rocks have…
MUDA site scam ignites banter between Siddaramaiah and Somanna
November 19, 2024Bengaluru: Union Minister V. Somanna told Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that he had committed a mistake in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites scam by not going by his suggestion to return the sites earlier. At an award distribution programme in Bengaluru yesterday, Siddaramaiah and Somanna unexpectedly came face-to-face. During this encounter, they discussed the…
MUDA scam: ED grills CM’s brother-in-law for five hours
November 19, 2024Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s brother-in-law B.M. Mallikarjunaswamy was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuths for five hours yesterday in connection with MUDA site allotment scam. Mallikarjunaswamy, the third accused in the case, appeared at the ED Office in Shanthinagar, Bengaluru, at 2 pm and remained there until 7 pm. Sources revealed that he submitted…
Modi must put India House in order before he leaves Office —1
November 19, 2024Narendra Modi is a disappointment only because he is also a hope.’ — From the book ‘A New Idea of India’ Study of Political Science teaches that people do not know what they want; therefore, it is the duty of the government to give them what they want. But the question arises, who is this…
Hundreds pay last respects to Yoga Guru Sharath Jois
November 18, 2024Cremation held at Gokulam Mysuru: Hundreds of people paid their last respects to internationally acclaimed Yoga Guru R. Sharath Jois, whose body was brought to city late yesterday night from US. Sharath Jois passed away at Virginia in the USA on Nov. 11 following which Sharath’s wife Shruthi Jois and son Sambhav Jois left for…
Withdrawing BPL cards to snatch food 11 from lakh families: HDK
November 18, 2024Congress Govt. hiked taxes, power tariff but does not have money for development: Union Minister Bengaluru: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) on Sunday criticised the Karnataka Congress Government, accusing it of bankrupting the State through financial mismanagement and poor administration. “The State has not gone bankrupt solely due to the guarantees, but due to financial…
Leakage in bridge: No boating at Brindavan Gardens
November 18, 2024Mysuru: Boating facility at the iconic Brindavan Gardens in Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam has been suspended due to water leakage in the bridge connecting the north and south sections of the Garden. The bridge, measuring approximately 350 feet in length, 12-15 feet in width, and about 15 feet in height, has developed cracks, causing…
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