Mysuru: After receiving a letter from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, to surrender the 14 compensatory sites allotted to her under 50:50 scheme, the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) swiftly moved into action. MUDA Commissioner A.N. Raghunandan wrote to the MUDA Additional District Sub-Registrar, instructing the cancellation of sale deeds for the sites, which…
Handmade (Paper Pulp) Dolls Show at Inchara Kalakshetra
October 2, 2024Mysuru: K.S. Raghavendra, a 75-year-old artist from city, has organised a Handmade (Paper Pulp) Dolls Show at his residence ‘Inchara Kalakshetra,’ 149/150, 4th Cross, 3rd Main, Mahadeshwaranagara 2nd Stage, Vijayanagar, Mysuru, from Oct. 3 to Nov. 15. Display will be open for viewing from 10 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm…
Snehamayi Krishna gets ED summons for inquiry
October 2, 2024Will provide further information during the inquiry tomorrow: Activist Mysuru: Right To Information (RTI) and social activist Snehamayi Krishna, a key complainant in the MUDA site allotment scam, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to appear tomorrow (Oct. 3). The ED, which has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against Chief Minister…
Dasara Yuva Sambhrama-2024 ends; Full house on all days
October 2, 2024Mysuru: Dasara Yuva Sambhrama came to an end at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri here on Tuesday, with Kannada reverberating through the auditorium. The 8-day long cultural extravaganza (as it was extended for a day till Tuesday), showcased the talents of students from over 400 colleges in the State, who highlighted the significance of art,…
Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan Award for Pt. Basavaraj Bhajantri
October 2, 2024Mysuru: Noted Shehnai exponent Pandit Basavaraj Bhajantri Hedigonda has been selected for Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan Award for the year 2024-25. Kannada and Culture Department has announced the award for Pt. Bhajantri, that will be conferred by the Chief Minister on the evening of Oct. 3, during the inauguration of Dasara Cultural Programmes at Palace premises….
Cheque bounce: Non-bailable warrant against Snehamayi Krishna
October 2, 2024Mysuru: A Mysuru Court has issued a non-bailable warrant against social activist Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the alleged MUDA land scam, for failing to appear in a cheque bounce case. The warrant has been issued by the Third Additional Civil and JMFC in the cheque bounce case filed against him on June 30, 2015…
Vintage Car Rally on Oct. 4 in city
October 2, 2024Mysuru: The 3rd edition of the Mysuru Dasara Vintage and Classic Cars Rally, organised by M. Gopinath Shenoy (MGS) Vintage & Classic Collection will be held on Oct. 4 in city. The rally will be flagged off by Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Managing Editor Vikram Muthanna and former MP Prathap Simha at No….
From here to eternity-2 : A pilgrimage to introspect!
October 2, 2024[Continued from yesterday] It was a three-stage journey to the Ram Temple at Ayodhya which was some kilometres away from our hotel — The Ramayana. The bus, the autorickshaw and then a walk, in 410 Celsius enervating heat, dragging our feet through the surging crowd, was too tiring. Getting into the bus, we travelled on…
Flower Show at Lingambudhi Botanical Garden from tomorrow
October 2, 2024This year’s Dasara festival is set to dazzle Mysureans with a double delight: The much anticipated Fruit and Flower Show at Kuppanna Park in city centre and at Lingambudhi Lake in Srirampura. For the first time, this vibrant flower show will be held at newly established Botanical Garden, designed in the enchanting style of Ooty…
Yuva Dasara slips from popular fest to pure commercial event
October 2, 2024Sir, The decision by the Mysuru District Administration to shift Yuva Dasara venue to a location 9 km away from city centre is unwise for several reasons. A letter on this issue has already appeared in SOM on Sept. 28, outlining valid points. Until now, the event was free, with costs covered by the Government….














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