Mysuru: As every year, during this year’s Dasara festival from Oct. 3, the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has arranged for six Ambaari double-decker buses to tour Mysuru city’s illuminated streets. The Ambaari buses will run three trips at 6.30 pm, 8 pm, and 9.30 pm. The ticket price is fixed at Rs. 250…
District Minister instructs officers to ensure no gaps in security while accommodating large crowd
September 30, 2024Mysuru: Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa conducted an inspection yesterday at the Yuva Dasara event site near Uttanahalli, on the city’s outskirts. During discussions with officials, he highlighted the importance of Yuva Dasara, a key attraction of the grand Dasara festivities, drawing crowds from Mysuru and surrounding districts. He asked officials to ensure all…
Elephant paintings on road draws a flak
September 29, 2024Mysuru: Elephants are revered as God in Hindu tradition, for resembling Lord Ganesha. It is also believed that, the sight of elephants and worshipping the animal brings prosperity. Elephants are central to the celebration of world famous Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara every year. It is true that the annual festival is incomplete without elephants. However,…
Democracy in bloom at Dasara Flower Show
September 29, 2024Star attractions: Replicas of Parliament House, Basavanna’s Anubhava Mantapa, Gautama Buddha’s meeting Mysuru: As part of the vibrant Dasara festivities, this year’s annual Flower Show at Kuppanna Park (Nishad Bhag) in Mysuru city is set to dazzle visitors with stunning replicas of the Parliament House, Anubhava Mantapa and the Legislative Assembly Hall, all crafted from…
A Holy trip in the name of God: Pious visit to Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Kashi and Gaya —2
September 29, 2024The first part was published yesterday. This is the concluding part. —Ed By Rtn. Roopa Venkatesh Day 5 and 6: We left Prayagraj after a sumptuous breakfast to the famed temple town, the holiest of cities for Hindus, variously called, Kashi, Benares and Varanasi. Name Kashi is from the Sanskrit word “kas” — light. The…
Outer Ring Road in dark: CM tells officials to fix it soon
September 28, 2024Mysuru: The erratic functioning of street lights on 42-km long Outer-Ring-Road (ORR) stretch has caught the attention of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has directed the officials to fix the issues at the earliest. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presided over the District Progress Review meeting at the Zilla Panchayat hall in the city on Friday. “The issues…
Yuva Dasara Tickets to go online this evening or tomorrow morning
September 28, 2024Mysuru: Music-lovers were a worried lot as the Yuva Dasara tickets were not available online yesterday (Sept. 27). The District Administration had earlier announced that the online sale of tickets would commence from Friday morning. However, since it did not go online yesterday, it left many music lovers anxious. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Deputy…
14 MUDA sites: The bane of Siddaramaiah & Family
September 28, 2024Mysuru: The 14 prime sites allotted by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, under a 50:50 ratio, has become a major setback for the CM’s family. Acting on a Court directive, the Lokayukta registered an FIR against the CM, his family members and others on Friday. Though Siddaramaiah has repeatedly…
High drama at Mysore Airport as CM’s supporters rally behind him
September 27, 2024Mysuru: High drama was witnessed at Mysore Airport this morning as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrived in Mysuru on a 3-day visit, following the High Court’s dismissal of his petition challenging the Governor’s sanction for prosecution in the MUDA land deal. This deal involved his wife acquiring 14 MUDA sites and the Special Court for Elected…
CM orders revocation of cancelled MUDA CA site
September 27, 2024Site allocation initially cancelled as rules were violated; approved after Siddaramaiah’s letter Mysuru: A case dated 11.3.2024 has come to light now revealing that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had personally directed the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner to grant approval for the construction of a building on approximately 2.5 acres (10,250.20 sq.m) of Civic Amenity…















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