Government committed to take Karnataka to fifth position in India’s tourism, says Yediyurappa Bengaluru: The State Government is committed to take Karnataka to the fifth place in the Nation’s tourism sector as Karnataka is privileged to have innumerable and exquisite tourist destinations, said Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. He was speaking after inaugurating a workshop on…
Bandipur Fire Watchers to be insured for life
December 19, 2019By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysuru: The Forest Department has come forward to protect the lives of Bandipur Forest Fire Watchers, who risk their lives to prevent and also to control forest fires. For the first time, life insurance facility is being provided to the Fire Watchers besides taking steps to guard the forest 24 hours…
Violent protests over Citizenship Act: North-East students in Mysuru worried over loved ones back home
December 19, 2019Mysuru: As the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) turned violent in several parts of the country, especially in North-Eastern States of Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya and West Bengal, students from the North-East staying in Mysuru are concerned about the safety of their family members and loved ones back home. The US, the UK,…
Restoration of Madikeri Fort to begin from Dec. 24
December 19, 2019Madikeri: The long-neglected historic Madikeri Fort will be restored and conservation works will begin from Dec. 24. This was stated before the Karnataka High Court by a team of officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The team submitted an affidavit in this regard on Dec. 17 before a Bench comprising Chief Justice Abhay…
Cake Expo and Thai Food Festival begins in city
December 19, 2019Mysuru: The Annual Cake Exhibition and Thailand delicacy food festival ‘The Taste of Thai’ began at Frosting in V.V. Mohalla this morning. The 12-day cake expo and Thai food festival was inaugurated by Star of Mysore Managing Editor Vikram Muthanna and Aparna Ranga, Owner, Frosting. Frosting has exhibited exquisite cakes that are not only visually…
‘Shraddhanjali’ hearse Rests in Peace
December 19, 2019Mysuru: ‘Shraddhanjali,’ a hearse provided by the District Administration, now rests in peace for the last one year at the premises of the office of the District Health Officer (DHO) in Nazarbad here. A 108 Ambulance was modified to a hearse and provided by the District Administration to help poor people in rural areas to…
KSOU to have exclusive rights over distance education soon
December 19, 2019Mysuru: The Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) will be the sole University to offer courses through distance mode, as the State Government is looking to restructure the distance education system in Karnataka. The decision to make distance education the sole preserve of the Mysuru-based KSOU was taken on Tuesday at the General Council meeting of…
HT line work to Mydanahalli Power Grid Station
December 19, 2019MP Pratap Simha assures farmers to inspect work and take decision Mysuru: “The ongoing work of drawing High Tension (HT) line from Pavagada taluk in Tumakuru district via Sira to the power grid station at Mydanahalli in Mysuru taluk would be inspected first before taking further decision,” assured MP Pratap Simha to farmer leaders. He…
II PUC exam: Students to get 42-page booklet, no extra sheets
December 19, 2019Mysuru: “From this year onwards, a 42-page answer booklet will be given to students appearing for II PUC examination,” disclosed DDPUE Dr. B.N. Nagarathna. She was speaking after launching the College website at the 14th Annual Day of Vijaya Vittala PU College in Saraswathipuram on Tuesday. Dr. Nagarathna said that the students appearing for PU…
Purse with gold jewels stolen
December 19, 2019Mysuru: A woman from Chamarajanagar, who had come to city to attend a house-warming ceremony, has lost her purse containing 60 grams gold jewellery while returning to Chamarajanagar by a KRSTC bus on Dec.12 night. The woman, who lost her gold jewellery, is T. Varalakshmi. She had come to city on Dec.12 morning to attend…














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