Forensic probe intensifies; Scene Of Crime Officers collect evidence Mysuru: Following the fatal fire accident at Dattagalli restobar that claimed two lives on Monday, Excise Department officials, in coordination with the Police, have sealed the building. Sources in the Excise Department told Star of Mysore this morning that the restobar was functioning illegally, with liquor being supplied from the ‘Liquor Garage’ operating on the ground floor. As a…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam There is something deeply philosophical about an Indian railway platform. It is, if you think about it carefully enough, the only place in the country where everyone, regardless of caste, class, conviction or confusion, arrives at exactly the same level of anxiety. I must have been around eight years old the first time my father took…
Short circuit suspected, customers run for safety Mysuru: In a major fire accident at a restaurant in Dattagalli yesterday afternoon, two persons were charred to death, while six others sustained burn injuries and other wounds. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit. The deceased have been identified as Saahin (26) of Darjeeling in West…
Srirangapatna: The historic Sri Lakshminarayanaswamy Temple has re-emerged from the backwaters of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir after remaining submerged for nearly three years, drawing visitors from across Karnataka and outside eager to witness the rare phenomenon. While the temple’s reappearance has generated excitement among tourists and photographers, the sharply declining water level in the reservoir has become a matter of concern for farmers. According…
New Delhi: The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama, announced the recipients of its prestigious honours, the Akademi Ratna (Fellowship), Akademi Puraskar and Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, for 2024 and 2025. Eleven artistes and scholars from Karnataka figure in the list of awardees. The awards are regarded as the country’s highest national recognition for practising artistes and scholars in the performing arts. Senior mridanga exponent…
Five Tonga stands, prepaid ticket counters and stables to be set up under Rs. 2.71 crore project Mysuru: The roadblocks facing Mysuru’s ambitious ‘Tonga Experience Zone’ project have finally been resolved, clearing the way for its completion within the next two months. The project, being implemented by the Karnataka Tourism Department under the Union Government’s Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, aims to revive the city’s traditional…
Enhanced seating capacity from 33,500 to 50,000; Permanent roofing, drainage, parking & redesigned entry-exit points Mysuru: Mysuru’s famed Torchlight Parade Grounds at Bannimantap is set for a major facelift, with plans to upgrade seating facilities, provide permanent roofing, improve drainage and parking and redesign entry and exit points to enhance safety and crowd management. The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), which manages the…
Sir, This is to bring to your attention the hazardous condition of the roads in Hebbal and Vijayanagar following recent underground electric cable installation works. The roads have been left in disrepair, with many sections still open or improperly filled. This has created a significant safety risk for motorists, particularly two-wheeler riders, due to uneven…
Mysuru: Mysuru’s famed Karanji Lake, once renowned for its pristine waters, rich greenery and thriving birdlife, is facing a serious ecological threat as unchecked sewage inflow continues to pollute the waterbody. What was once considered one of the city’s most treasured tourist attractions and biodiversity hotspots is increasingly turning into a sewage reservoir, triggering concern…
Mysuru: A turtle that suffered severe injuries during canal excavation work near Mallupur village in Nanjangud Taluk was successfully treated and released into the Kapila River after a week-long rescue and rehabilitation effort. The turtle was seriously injured when an excavator bucket struck it during canal works, shattering its upper shell. According to those involved…
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