Srirangapatna: The bandh in Srirangapatna called by various organisations to protest against the Karnataka Wakf Board’s claims on land and historical structures which had sparked unrest among farmers and local residents was total with commercial and other establishments downing the shutters in support of the bandh. The protestors, who gathered at Kuvempu Circle, sought support…
ED exposes systemic collusion in MUDA 50:50 site scam probe
January 19, 2025Nexus between politicians, high-level officers, real estate businessmen Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 142 benami properties worth Rs. 300 crore in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) allotment scam. These properties, spanning across Mysuru, Mandya, and Bengaluru, are predominantly linked to real estate businessmen and politicians. The ED announced the seizure…
Day-long 6th Mysuru Literary Fest-2025 begins – Social media adversely impacts natural thoughts: Dr. Sainath
January 19, 2025Mysuru: With the advent of social media affecting natural thinking abilities, people are now realising the significance of books and literature, opined writer and columnist Dr. P. Sainath. He was speaking after inaugurating the 6th Mysuru Literary Fest-2025, organised by the Mysore Literary Association at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall this morning. Dr. Sainath said, “Every…
A film on 1975 Emergency: Lessons to learn in a Democracy
January 19, 2025When India, with Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister, liberated East Pakistan from West Pakistan in 1971, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha hailed Indira Gandhi as Durga, the Goddess of destruction. And Indira Gandhi, according to journalist Kuldip Nayar “acknowledged the compliment with a smile, behaving in the manner…
Fresh DPR submitted for Chamundi Hill development
January 18, 2025Tenders to be called once Centre approves revised works and releases Rs. 45.71 crore Mysuru: A revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been submitted for the development of the Chamundeshwari Temple and its surrounding areas under the Central Government’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme. The State Tourism Department has submitted this…
Columnist Dr. P. Sainath to inaugurate Mysuru Literary Fest-2025 tomorrow
January 18, 2025Mysuru: The 6th edition of Mysuru Literary Fest-2025, organised by Mysore Literary Association (MLA), will be inaugurated by Dr. P. Sainath, Columnist and Author, at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall in city tomorrow (Jan. 19) at 10 am. Prof. K.C. Belliappa, Association President and former Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, will preside. The formal…
Nothing to fear even if ED & CBI are here…
January 18, 2025The Mysuru Lokayukta Police is due to submit its report regarding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site controversy to the High Court on Jan. 25. Meanwhile, yesterday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), investigating the CM and others, attached 142 immovable properties worth Rs. 300 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money…
Think global to be successful entrepreneur: N.R. Narayana Murthy
January 17, 2025Mysore Entrepreneurship Forum (MEF), a new initiative by Bherunda Foundation of MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, inaugurated in city Mysuru: Founder of Infosys and Padma Vibhushan N.R. Narayana Murthy has given a clarion call for the entrepreneurs to think global, without restricting themselves to the country. He was addressing a gathering of entrepreneurs after inaugurating…
Railway underpass road at Yadavagiri finally asphalted
January 17, 2025Mysuru: The Railway underpass road near the defunct Ideal Jawa factory in Yadavagiri, located in the Medar Block of Bamboo Bazar, has finally been asphalted, bringing much-needed relief to motorists. Previously, the road’s asphalt had peeled off, leaving potholes that posed a severe danger to vehicle users. The issue was highlighted in Star of Mysore…
105th Convocation of UoM tomorrow
January 17, 202531,689 students including Graduates, Post-Graduates and Ph.D awardees to receive various degrees; highest of 63.18 percent are female students Mysuru: The 105th annual convocation ceremony of University of Mysore (UoM) is scheduled to be held tomorrow (Jan. 18) at 11 am at Crawford Hall and a total of 31,689 students including the Graduates, Post-Graduates and…















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