Mysuru: Mysuru Lokayukta Police yesterday questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case. “Parvathi was summoned and questioning lasted over three hours,” confirmed Lokayukta Superintendent of Police T.J. Udesh. The Lokayukta Police had issued a notice requiring Parvathi to appear for questioning. She arrived…
Mysuru: While the Mysuru District Minister proudly declared at a recent press meet that the Dasara Nada Habba from Oct. 3 to 12, 2024, was the grandest in 414 years, the District Administration and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) have egregiously failed to address the aftermath of the Aahara Mela (Food Mela) at Maharaja’s College…
Last week the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu urged youngsters in their respective States to have more children. One said, have more than two, the other said have 16! But why? Vote bank. The remarks came after reports that the BJP-led Central government was planning to redraw Lok Sabha Constituencies based on…
Tenfold price hike for foreigners from Rs. 100 to Rs. 1,000 sparks criticism Mysuru: The Mysore Palace Board has revised the entry fee for the Mysore Palace, with the new rates effective from this morning. Updated rate charts have been displayed near the ticket counters. According to a media release by Palace Board Deputy Director…
Authorities cite protocols as primate bites passengers, auto drivers Mysuru: A Rhesus monkey spotted in Mysuru in June has become a nuisance at City Railway Station, biting passengers travelling to their destinations. This morning, the monkey bit an auto driver on the hand, necessitating a hospital visit for treatment and vaccination. Passengers, along with auto…
Mysuru: A portion of the road, next to a park at Mathuranagar on KRS Road in Metagalli caved-in all of a sudden yesterday evening. The caved-in portion is about 4 ft. wide and about 7 ft. deep. MCC Zone 5 officials, who reached the spot, conducted an inspection and placed poles around the caved-in portion…
He had written a note to his Principal Secretary regarding land on Survey No. 464 in Kesare, Mysuru Mysuru: The high-profile Mysuru Lokayukta Police investigation into the massive Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 50:50 alternative site allotment scam, involving the alleged illegal allocation of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, has extended…
Mysuru: Mysuru’s enchanting Dasara illumination came to a close last night, marking the end of a dazzling display that has bathed the city in festive lights. The electrifying spectacle, executed by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), captivated lakhs of spectators, injecting a vibrant festive spirit into the hearts of residents and tourists alike. The youth…
By V.N. Prasad Following are my observations with reference to the news item titled ‘Bent sections of retaining wall rectified on NH-275 in Mandya’ published in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 20. Right from ‘Day One’ while driving along the Service Roads, I observed the phenomenon called bulging of sidewalls; termed “Reinforced Earth Walls” (abbreviated…
Mysuru: The enchanting Dasara illumination in Mysuru will come to an end tonight (Oct. 23). The dazzling display of lights that has adorned the city for the Dasara festival has successfully instilled a festive spirit, captivating the eyes of lakhs of spectators. Executed by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), the electric light decorations have…
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