Mysuru: The water level at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam is steadily declining as the quantity of water being released to Tamil Nadu (TN) continues to exceed the inflow into the reservoir. With the reservoir needing only 14 feet to reach full capacity, the continuous release of large volumes of water has caused the…

Historic Dodda Gadiyara also to be restored under CSR initiative    Mysuru: Finally, the 140-year-old clock in the Dufferin Clock Tower, popularly known as ‘Chikka Gadiyara’ and one of Mysuru city’s prominent historical landmarks, is set to be repaired with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support from HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools). HMT officials visited the heritage…

Mysuru: A day after Star of Mysore published a report titled ‘Filth & Fire’ on hundreds of tonnes of waste being regularly dumped along Lalithadripura Road at the foot of Chamundi Hill, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner M.K. Savitha visited the spot this morning to assess the situation and explore action against those responsible. Accompanied…

Dr. G. Parameshwara chairs progress review meeting after inspecting drought-hit villages Mysuru: Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara has directed officials to give top priority to ensuring drinking water for people and livestock, while exercising utmost caution in the use of water stored in reservoirs. He was chairing a progress review meeting…

Rammanahalli and Alanahalli Panchayats dump waste along Lalithadripura Road and set them on fire Mysuru: The serene green zone at the foot of Mysuru’s famed Chamundi Hill, the city’s crown jewel, is being disfigured by heaps of garbage dumped along Lalithadripura Road. The area has turned into a dumping ground, raising questions over the city’s…

Jubilant party workers greet Rizwan with apple, mosambi and rose garlands Mysuru: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Rizwan Arshad arrived to a grand welcome in the city this morning. This was his maiden visit to the city, after being sworn-in as the Minister in the Cabinet of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Rizwan,…

28 years later… 73-year-old alleges records forged by 4 persons to grab property worth crores Mysuru: In a strange case, a 73-year-old man has approached the Police nearly 28 years after the death of his wife, alleging that her death was suspicious and that her identity was later misused to siphon off property and financial…

Six youths lose Rs. 3.60 lakh in online Goa trip booking scam Mysuru: Planning a holiday online? Beware of fraudsters. Six youths from the city lost Rs. 3.60 lakh after falling prey to an online scam while trying to book accommodation and a casino  package in Goa. According to a complaint lodged at Nazarbad Police…

Dasara Jumboo Savari… Hundreds gather on procession route to see Dasara elephants and their majestic walk Mysuru: The first batch of Dasara elephants, which have been camping at the Mysore Palace, took part in the first Jumboo Savari route familiarisation march yesterday evening. Hundreds of visitors and Mysureans had gathered near the Palace North Gate…

Mysuru: In a serious case of financial irregularities at a city-based prestigious Co-operative Bank, a Rs. 2.20 crore loan was allegedly disbursed to a customer despite his application being rejected by the Bank’s Loan Sub-Committee and Management Board. The alleged irregularity has led to a Police complaint against four officials of Sri Kanyakaparameswari Co-operative Bank…