Mysuru: Residents of Karnataka, already grappling with increased bus and metro fares, now face an additional financial burden as the State Government has significantly raised fees for birth and death certificates. The hike comes as part of amendments to the Karnataka Birth and Death Registration Rules. Birth and death certificates are essential documents for families,…
Property owners can access draft e-Aasthi records online Mysuru: Property owners within the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits can now view and download a draft copy of their e-Aasthi certificate by entering their property details on http://aasthikanaja.karnatakasmartcity.in/kmf24/ MCC Commissioner Shaikh Asif Tanveer announced this in a press note following directions to all Urban Local Bodies…
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that the forthcoming State Budget will not burden the common man, with key considerations focused on alleviating the impact of inflation. Siddaramaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, confirmed that the Budget session will begin on March 3, with the Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 to be presented…
A Ropeway would reduce vehicle movement to the Hilltop and the Chamundi Hill Temple By Dr. Kodira A. Kushalapa, IFS (Retd.) We, the citizens of Mysuru are fortunate to have a large area of Reserve Forest (RF) within the city limits, with a variety of plants, trees and grasses, absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, providing…
To provide an additional 40 MLD of water to Mysuru city Mysuru: The Kabini project in Bidaragodu near Nanjangud is set to provide an additional 40 MLD (Million Litres per Day) of water to Mysuru. This will be achieved once the remaining 10 percent of the work on the water purification plant at Kembalu is…
Protests planned to save Mandya, Kodagu and Chamarajanagar Universities Mysuru: The chorus of opposition is growing against the Congress Government’s decision to close 10 Universities — Hassan, Bidar, Chamarajanagar, Haveri, Kodagu, Koppal, Bagalkot, Maharani Cluster, Mandya and Nrupathunga — established by the previous BJP Government, citing financial difficulties. The move has sparked strong political and…
By C.P. Belliappa It’s well-known that the British morphed Kodagu into Coorg and Madikeri into Mercara. The origin of the original name Kodagu is not very clear. It is said that Kodagu is a derivative of the ancient name Krodadesha. It could well be that the name Kodagu came from the word ‘Kodi’ denoting its…
A member of the Mysore Royal Family chronicles the long history of property disputes between the Karnataka Government and the Mysore Royal Family By R. Raja Chandra – [Member of erstwhile Mysore Royal Family] As usual, as per post-dinner pastime, I was skimming through the online version of Star of Mysore to catch up with…
City artisan couple’s miniature mantra for success By Nandini Srinivasan From selling miniature wooden furniture on the footpaths outside Mysuru Dasara Exhibition to crafting intricate replicas of Mysore’s iconic structures, J. Murugesh, the man behind ‘Mysore Miniatures,’ has carved a unique niche in the world of handicrafts. His journey is a tale of resilience, creativity…
It was this day, nay this very evening, 47 years ago that STAR OF MYSORE was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues to be your favourite eveninger. From this evening, we will be entering 48th year of publication. And as we do so, we gratefully remember all those who …
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