Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has initiated steps to solve the problems faced by Policemen at Hanchya-Sathagalli ‘B’ Zone Layout by launching an operation to clear overgrown bushes and weeds at the Layout. Star of Mysore had published the news item under the headline ‘Policemen who faced Veerappan forced to live with snakes,…
Beware, crater-like pothole waiting to snuff out lives on Vani Vilas Road
November 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A huge crater-like pothole on Vani Vilas Road is waiting to snuff out lives or cause serious injuries. Motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, passing between City Law Courts Complex and RTO Circle have to be very careful as this dangerous pothole is located on the slope of the road and is not visible from a…
‘Basavashri’ award conferred on Pandit Rajeev Taranath
November 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Sarod Maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath was conferred the prestigious ‘Basavashri’ award by Chitradurga’s Murugharajendra Bruhanmutt at a programme organised in front of the renowned musician’s residence at Saraswathipuram here yesterday. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh. Speaking after receiving the award, Pandit Rajeev Taranath said that he was virtuous to…
CM calls on PM Modi
November 11, 2021New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi this morning. Bommai, who arrived at the National Capital yesterday, is also scheduled to meet several Union Ministers to discuss State issues. He has sought time with BJP National President J.P. Nadda and did not deny discussion on Cabinet…
Chlorine gas leak at T. Narasipur: TMC Member blames Chief Officer, TMC President
November 11, 2021T. Narasipur: T. Narasipur Town Municipal Council (TMC) Member Arjun has reportedly blamed the TMC Chief Officer and its President for the chlorine gas leakage at the Water Filter Unit in the town. Eight persons including three Fire and Emergency Services personnel had fallen sick after inhaling the gas on Tuesday. Addressing a press meet…
Leopards trapped at villages in Hunsur, Nanjangud
November 11, 2021Hanagod/Malkundi: Two leopards that had created fear at Vaddambalu village in Hunsur taluk and at Kurihundi village in Nanjangud taluk have been trapped separately by the respective Forest Department staff. In the first incident, a six-year-old leopard, which had created fear among the farmers and residents of Vaddambalu village in Hanagod hobli and surrounding places…
Four arrested for trying to sell tiger teeth
November 11, 2021Six teeth recovered; two-wheelers seized Virajpet: The Virajpet CID Forest Mobile Squad personnel and Thitimathi Sub-Division Forest Officials, in a joint operation, have arrested four persons on charges of trying to sell tiger teeth and have recovered six tiger teeth besides seizing 2 two-wheelers from them. Those arrested have been identified as 20-year-old Y.C. Ganesh…
Two Kodava Samajas ban non-community practices
November 11, 2021Madikeri: The Kodava Samajas of Ponnampet and Virajpet have banned cake cutting and champagne sharing by newly-wed couples of the Kodava community during weddings at community marriage halls. At the recently held meetings of the Samajas, Ponnampet Kodava Samaja President Chottekmada Rajiv Bopaiah and Virajpet Kodava Samaja President Vanchira Nanaiah have taken a decision along…
Minister seeks Rs. 283 cr. for flood relief
November 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With Mysuru city and district suffering extensive damages due to heavy rains in the past one month, District Minister S.T. Somashekar has appealed Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to sanction a special grant of Rs. 283.35 crore for taking up relief work. In a letter written to the CM, Somashekar said that following a direction…
105th Ramanavami Music Fest
November 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Bidaram Krishnappa Sri Prasanna Seetharama Mandira has organised the 105th Ramanavami Music Festival at its premises on N.S. Road in city from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15 everyday between 6.30 pm to 9 pm. Senior musicians of international repute will be performing at this prestigious platform. The list of programmes is as follows: Nov….















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