Helicopter showers flower petals on vehicle-mounted statue during Babasaheb’s 135th birth anniversary fete Mysore/Mysuru: A grand and colourful procession marked the 135th birth anniversary celebrations of the Architect of the Indian Constitution, Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the city this morning. Organised under the joint aegis of Ashokapuram youths and various local Associations, the procession…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city’s traffic congestion, especially in the Central Business District (CBD), could soon ease, with the District Administration planning to develop a new parking facility behind the historic Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road. The proposed parking lot, covering about two-and-a-half acres, is expected to de-congest key commercial areas such as D. Devaraj Urs…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mandya District Administration has announced a series of security and traffic restrictions ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Adichunchanagiri Mutt in Nagamangala taluk tomorrow (Apr. 15). Modi will inaugurate Sriguru Bhairavaikya Dr. Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Mandira and ‘praana prathistapane’ programme. He will also address a public gathering at BGS Grounds. Deputy Commissioner…
MCC rolls out plan to clean up 900-metre city business hub Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has unveiled what it calls a ‘dream project’ to turn D. Devaraj Urs Road into a litter-free stretch, bringing it on par with global standards. The cleanliness push comes as Mysuru gears up for the upcoming Swachh Survekshan,…
Nanjangud youth alleges kidnap, four-month ordeal in Mangaluru Mysore/Mysuru: A young man from Nanjangud has alleged that he was abducted by a group of transgenders, taken to Mangaluru and forced to live as a transgender woman, where he was exploited for street collections, sex work and social media content. R. Anil Kumar (allegedly renamed ‘Akshata’…
State Govt. allocates Rs.180 crore for expansion, says Jayadeva Institute Director Dr. B. Dinesh Mysore/Mysuru: The works on expanding the existing Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Mysuru, from a 400-bedded facility to 600 beds will be taken up as soon as we receive the necessary Government Order, said Sri Jayadeva Institute of…
Mysore/Mysuru: In an attempt to draw attention to the shrinking buffer zones of lakes, a group of environmental activists early this morning put up posters around Kukkarahalli Lake, reproducing a recent report published in Star of Mysore. The laminated posters, hung on electric poles at a few locations inside the lake premises, caught the attention…
Mysore/Mysuru: Amid a continuing CNG shortage linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict, autorickshaw drivers queued up in large numbers at a gas station on Dhanvanthri Road from the early hours of today. With fresh stock arriving yesterday, word spread quickly among drivers, leading to long queues of autos stretching nearly 1-km, from Dhanvantri Road…
No story to tell: Information boards blur Mysuru city’s history, heritage Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru, synonymous with its ‘Heritage City’ tag, boasts over 200 listed heritage buildings. With landmark structures dating back to the Maharaja’s era still standing, the city continues to draw tourists to its enduring architectural legacy. Prominent buildings such as the Mysuru City Corporation…
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security conducts preliminary review: Airport Director Mysore/Mysuru: The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the expansion of Mysore Airport at Mandakalli has been finalised and is awaiting formal approval, according to Airport Director P.V. Ushakumari. One of the biggest challenges in the project is the intersection of the proposed runway extension with…
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