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…
Conduct ‘Quality Assurance, Control’ on NH-275 pronto
October 24, 2024By 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…
Dasara lighting to conclude tonight
October 23, 2024Mysuru: 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…
Server glitches stall property registrations
October 23, 2024Issues related to mandatory submission of e-khata; Sub-Registrar Offices in limbo Mysuru: The Sub-Registrar Offices in the district are facing a significant downturn, characterised by a deserted atmosphere due to ongoing confusion over the mandatory provision of e-khata for property registration, the recently amended Act and persistent server issues, among other challenges. Consequently, the State…
Golden Throne, Howdah personal properties of Mysore royal family
October 23, 2024Pramoda Devi Wadiyar takes exception to misleading information over ownership Mysuru: Member of erstwhile Mysore royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has taken strong exception to certain misleading information over the ownership of the Golden Throne and the Golden Howdah. A clarification issued by M. Lakshminarayan, authorised signatory for Pramoda Devi, stated: “It has come to…
Mysuru Deputy Commissioner takes charge as MUDA Chairman
October 22, 2024Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, has officially taken over as the Chairman of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The notification confirming his appointment was issued on Oct. 21 and Reddy assumed office this noon. Reddy’s appointment follows the resignation of K. Marigowda, which was submitted on Oct. 16 and subsequently accepted by…
Echo of ED, Lokayukta investigations: Anger erupts as MUDA public services paralysed
October 22, 2024Mysuru: Public protests flared up outside the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Office yesterday as citizens expressed outrage over the suspension of crucial services like site registration and house plan approvals. The disruption stems from ongoing investigations into site allotment irregularities by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Mysuru Lokayukta. Protesters claimed that the daily presence…
Rain pounds Mysuru, disrupts normal life
October 22, 2024Students, office-goers, roadside vendors bear the brunt; dwellers of low-lying areas severely affected Mysuru: The impact of low-pressure system formed over Bay of Bengal was heavily felt on Monday evening, as heavy rain pounded the city, bringing normal life to a standstill. Though the weather was gloomy in the day, the sun came on the…
Seaplane to Splash KRS Backwaters
October 21, 2024Mysuru: The Karnataka Government has given wings to its ambitious seaplane project aimed at boosting tourism under the Centre’s Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) at the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district. The first seaplane, carrying 19 tourists, will land at KRS backwaters on Nov. 10. This…
An Award well deserved-1
October 21, 2024Dr. U.R. Ananthamurthy’s accolades for Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat When I heard and read about the prestigious ‘Kalidas Samman’ award being given to our city artist Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat, I was delighted no end. Getting awards and rewards are not rare for him. But this one is special. When I moved my residence to an area…
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