JITO MYSORE distributes 1008 safety kits Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore royal family member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has advised all to drive safely on the 10-lane Access Controlled Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, with more accidents being reported on the Expressway. Yaduveer spoke during the distribution of 1,008 safety kits to the drivers of trucks, buses, tempos and other heavy…
Lansdowne Building battles neglect, decay and thieves
August 13, 2023By Mohan Kayaka Mysuru, often dubbed as the ‘Heritage City,’ is now burdened with the overused label as the charm of its historical relics, deeply rooted in the princely era of Mysore, faces neglect from local officials and elected representatives. The once splendid vestiges of the past that stand as testaments to its grand history…
Rahul Gandhi to launch Gruha Lakshmi scheme on Aug. 29 or 30: CM
August 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that the ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme (Rs. 2,000 per month financial assistance to the woman head of every eligible family in the State), one of the five pre-poll promises, will be launched by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi either on Aug. 29 or 30. Speaking to presspersons at Mysuru Airport. Mandakalli here…
Missing concrete drain slabs replaced near Palace, ATI
August 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following a report published in Star of Mysore on Aug. 10 titled ‘Missing footpath slabs invite danger,’ Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Officers have replaced the missing concrete slabs with new ones on the drains near west side of Mysore Palace on New Sayyaji Rao road in city yesterday. Mayor Shivakumar-led team of MCC Officers…
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Cricket Tournament: Mysore Warriors gear up for clash of titans
August 12, 2023Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is poised to come alive as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) presents the second edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Cricket Tournament, commencing on Aug. 13. This two-week extravaganza will witness six formidable teams battling it out in a series of 33 high-octane T20 matches. With a riveting round-robin…
Police return assets worth Rs. 1.34 crore to owners
August 11, 2023Possessions include 7 cows, 13 sheep, 43 pigeons Mysore/Mysuru: The property parade — a camp where stolen articles recovered by the Police are displayed — usually features gold and silver ornaments, vehicles and household goods like TVs. But this morning’s property parade organised by the Mysuru District Police at the District Armed Reserve (DAR) Grounds…
Commuter safety on Expressway: Mandya Police debunk rumours
August 11, 2023Mandya/Mysuru: The Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway has once again captured public attention, this time due to false rumours regarding commuter safety that have been spreading across various social media platforms. In response to these unfounded rumours, the Mandya District Police have taken to Facebook and Twitter to directly address the matter and provide clarity. They earnestly urge…
Traffic hurdle on Karanji Lake Bund Road far from over
August 11, 2023Concrete rings, littered jelly stones near recently repaired manhole add to civic woes Mysore/Mysuru: The traffic hurdle on Thandi Sadak (Karanji Lake Bund Road) near Karanji Lake in city is far from over. In a blatant manner, the concrete rings have been kept on the either side of manhole that was recently repaired by Mysuru…
High Court quashes PIL against demolition of Devaraja Market
August 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition that raised concerns about Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) plan to demolish and reconstruct the 137-year-old Devaraja Market (built in 1886) due to its deteriorated condition. A Division Bench, headed by Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale and Justice M.G.S. Kamal, issued the ruling…
MCC’s Stray Dog Rehab Centre to open soon
August 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In what may help in checking the menace of stray dogs in city, a first of its kind Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Stray Dog Rehabilitation Centre built at the cost of Rs. 3 crore on the outskirts on Rayanakerehundi on Mysuru – H.D. Kote Road will be opened soon. Mayor Shivakumar led a team…
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