Former Congress Mayors urge State Government Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the predicament among authorities over demolition of the landmark Lansdowne and Devaraja Market buildings continues, several former Congress Mayors of the city have urged the State Government to demolish the over century old dilapidated Devaraja Market and Lansdowne buildings in the heart of the city and…
Bomman and Bellie of Oscar-winning ‘Elephant Whisperers’ fame worship Dasara elephants near Mysore Palace Mysore/Mysuru: Skal India Congress-2023, aimed at providing a comprehensive platform for professionals looking to contribute to the advancement of tourism industry in Karnataka, especially in Mysuru and Bengaluru, commenced at Silent Shores Resort and Spa in Hootagalli last evening. The two-day…
By Shadan Muneer Nada Habba Dasara is just 10 days away and Mysuru city transforms into a fairyland during this season. The District officials are tasked with enhancing and making the festival visually appealing year after year and this year is no exception. Star of Mysore Special Correspondent Shadan Muneer caught up with Mysuru Deputy…
Aahara Mela at single venue; Total budget Rs. 15 crore; Festival open for sponsorships Mysore/Mysuru: While focusing on maintaining tradition and avoiding extravagance in this year’s Dasara celebrations, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa expressed confidence that these festivities would capture global attention and put Mysuru in the spotlight. He made these remarks during a press…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, has announced a protest event ‘Chamundi Betta Chalo’ on Oct. 13 in the city. This protest is in response to the ‘Mahisha Dasara’ being organised by the ‘Mahisha Dasara’ Celebration Committee at Chamundi Hill on the same day. ‘Mahisha Dasara’ is celebrated parallel to Nada Habba Dasara by a section…
Irrigation expert Arjunahalli Prasanna Kumar says parties were passive when in power but played politics when in Opposition Mysore/Mysuru: Irrigation expert Arjunahalli Prasanna Kumar has levelled serious allegations against the Congress, BJP and JD(S), holding them responsible for the injustices faced by Karnataka’s farmers in the contentious Cauvery water-sharing dispute. He stressed that there is…
Srirangapatna: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of erstwhile Mysore royal family has expressed deep concerns about the dwindling water levels in the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District. During her visit to the Dam on Sunday evening, she highlighted the pressing issue of water scarcity plaguing the region. Her visit to this…
Mandya: A herd of five wild elephants that were camping at the agricultural field of Chikkamandya next to Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, have now moved towards Kattedoddi village nearby. However, the elephants had triggered anxious moments among locals and commuters as they had moved closer to the Expressway. The elephants that were initially spotted at Budanur village…
Days after his party formally announced a tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls-2024, Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Legislature Party leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has asserted that the alliance between the two parties would continue even beyond the LS elections for the greater good of the State….
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city experienced a sudden surge in tourist activity during the extended weekend, particularly last evening, leading to extensive traffic congestion throughout the city, including its central areas and major roads. All hotels and resorts were fully occupied during this time. The traffic gridlocks were more in the Central Business District, around key landmarks…
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