Mysore/Mysuru: Noted artist, sculptor and writer L. Shivalingappa of Mysuru has taken exception for ignoring outstanding sculptors/artisans in the conferment of the ‘State Asthana Vidwan Award’ that is presented to renowned musicians at Mysore Palace during Dasara every year. In a press release, Shivalingappa, who is also the founder of Mysore Art Gallery, said that…
Mysore/Mysuru: The newly-appointed CADA (Cauvery) Chairman G. Nijagunaraju has said that he will seek Rs.50 crore from the Government for carrying out repairs of roads and bridges destroyed by recent rains and floods. Addressing a press meet at his office on Sayyaji Rao Road here recently, Nijagunaraju said that Mysuru & Tumakuru Divisions and Mandya…
Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) has asked Forest Department officials not to harass farmers cultivating on Government lands in Forest fringes of Harohalli, Mavinahalli, Arasanakere, S. Kallahalli, Chikkahalli, Gujjegowdanapura and Marballi villages of Mysuru taluk. He was speaking at a meeting with Forest Department officials at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office here on Monday. Pointing…
Mysore/Mysuru: The poor quality and unscientific civil works carried out by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) in front of KSRTC sub-urban bus stand has once again attracted the ire of tax-paying citizens. It may be recalled here that Star of Mysore had recently reported the poor quality of works carried out by the MCC ahead of…
Mysore/Mysuru: A girl student, who was pursuing her Diploma in Electrical Engineering at a private Engineering College in city, passed away following a massive heart attack yesterday morning. The deceased girl student is Spandana (19), daughter of Chamarajanagar DAR Head Constable Nanjundappa, a native of Chowdalli in Gundlupet taluk and presently residing at Police Layout…
Mysore/Mysuru: A silent march was taken out in city yesterday by a Union of pro-Hindu Organisations to offer tribute to all the slain activists of pro-Hindu organisations including the recently murdered Dakshina Kannada District BJP Yuva Morcha Executive Member Praveen Nettaru. The march, along with portraits of slain activists and saffron flags, started from Kote…
Mysore/Mysuru: Former MLA Vasu and former MUDA Chairman C. Basavegowda inaugurated Gruhashobhe Monsoon Shopping Festival at JSS Grounds in city recently. Nagachandra, Director, Simon Exhibitors and others are present. There are more than 100 outlets in the expo which is a must visit for people who are on the lookout for furniture of different varieties,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Indian youths are increasingly hitting the bottle at a young age or shooting narcotics up their nostrils and blood vessels, replacing the puffs of cigarette smoke that gave them a high. “The menace of drug addiction has spread fast among the youths and unfortunately, India is a happy hunting ground for drug peddlers. The…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Social Welfare Department has organised a free training camp for youths who want to join the Indian Army or other uniform services. Candidates from Karnataka belonging to Scheduled Caste community and those born between Oct. 1, 2000 and Apr. 1, 2005 are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a pass in SSLC exam….
Mysore/Mysuru: Sahaja Samruddha, an association of organic farmers, Rotary Club of Mysore West, SWISSAID and FiBL have jointly organised a Jackfruit Festival on Aug. 6 and 7 at Nanjaraja Bahaddur Choultry in city from 10 am to 8 pm. Jackfruit Festival is a celebration of Karnataka’s exuberant revelry of jackfruit diversity which is at peril….
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