Mysore/Mysuru: What was meant to be an Economic Corridor that would herald progress, the 10-lane Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway project has turned into a battleground of sorts between political rivals BJP and Congress. At ground zero, these political opponents have been taking pot-shots at each other to take credit for the project. Two days before Prime Minister…
DPR preparation is no big deal, says MP Pratap Simha
March 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Addressing a press conference at the Mysuru BJP Office this noon, MP Pratap Simha ridiculed the claim of the Congress that it was the brain behind the project and said, “The Congress party has come for a jolly ride on the Expressway and they are opening their mouth now as the NDA Government led…
‘Barefooted’ social crusader of Mysuru
March 10, 2023A Gandhian of this age, Bhaskar Sharma of Hebbal is like a messiah for the poor and downtrodden helping them get their work done at Public Offices By S.T. Ravikumar Clad in white jubba and dhoti and barefooted, this man is a regular at public offices in the city. He has been truly practising the…
PM Modi’s first Mandya visit on Mar. 12: Vehicle movement diverted; 15-km ‘no fly zone’ declared
March 9, 2023Mysore/Mandya: The 119-km Mysuru-Bengaluru 10-lane Access Controlled Expressway is all set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Mar. 12. Following his visit to Mandya — a first-time visit — where he is holding a 1.5-km roadshow, vehicular movements on many roads will be restricted and diverted for about 12 hours from 6…
II PUC exam begins
March 9, 2023Total 35,020 register for exams at 50 centres in Mysuru district Mysore/Mysuru: Second PUC exams began across the State this morning with several thousands of students appearing for examinations at 50 centres in Mysuru district alone. A total of 35,020 students have enrolled for the exams in Mysuru including freshers, repeaters and those who have…
Will vote for a better India: 101-year-old Veeraraj Urs
March 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Among the centenarians who interacted with the DC virtually yesterday was 101-year-old ex-serviceman M.K. Veeraraj Urs, a resident of Kuvempunagar Second Main, Second Cross. He lives there in a LIG house with his wife 91-year-old B. Nagarathna. It may be mentioned that Star of Mysore had published a report about this centenarian on Feb….
Timeless melodies of a living legend Gowri Kuppuswamy
March 8, 2023By B. Sreekantswamy Sa Re Ga Ma… Pa Da Ni Sa… the pitch of reverberating musical notes rendered in chorus that make for the common impression of any music teacher’s house has fallen silent. But, mention music, the talk that follows, lasts for over two hours, albeit with short breaks and the help of interpreters….
Women jail inmates become assistant beauty therapists
March 8, 2023Pics & inputs by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav Starting afresh: Women in Mysuru Central Prison upskill themselves to lead a dignified life The Mysuru Central Prison is home to over 38 women prisoners, both convicts and undertrials, who engage themselves in beauty parlour training and also attend coir mat-making, tailoring and embroidery classes. This jail is…
International Women’s Day – Women in policing: Breaking barriers & blazing a path
March 8, 2023By Shadan Muneer International Women’s Day cherishes, celebrates and acknowledges the identity and achievements of women. The sacrifices, acts of courage, selfless compassion and love showered by women every single day of their lives are reiterated to instil faith and spread hope. Over the past decade, women’s role in Indian society has undergone a dramatic…
Who builds National Highways?
March 7, 2023CM questions Cong’s common sense Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the raging debate over taking claim for building Mysuru- Bengaluru Expressway, that has intensified further with Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Siddharamaiah stepping in, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai ridiculed the claims of Opposition questioning their common sense. Reacting to a query over claims and counter-claims with…
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