Former MLC D. Madegowda lauds Minister S.T. Somashekar for his commitment towards maintaining cleanliness Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that most Ministers prefer visiting temples and perform ground breaking ceremonies for new projects and works, former MLC D. Madegowda said that District Minister S.T. Somashekar has displayed his commitment towards maintaining hygiene and cleanliness by visiting the Zero…
IPS Officer files dowry harassment case
February 8, 2021Bengaluru: Vartika Katiyar, a 2010-batch Karnataka IPS Officer, who had served as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Kodagu district, has filed a complaint of dowry-related violence and harassment against her husband, IFS Officer, Niteen Subhash Yeola and his family in Bengaluru. In her complaint, Vartika, who is now the Superintendent at KSRP Training and…
CNNL to prepare DPR for Garden at Kabini Dam: Minister Jarkiholi
February 8, 2021Bengaluru: Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi said that Cauvery Niravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) has been instructed to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed garden on 50-acre land below Kabini Dam in H.D. Kote taluk of Mysuru district. Replying to Sandesh Nagaraj during Question Hour in the State Legislative Council here recently, he…
15,000 people visit Roots and Tuber Mela
February 8, 2021Two-day event records Rs. 12 lakh turnover Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day Roots and Tuber Mela, organised by Sahaja Samrudha and Rotary Club of Mysore West at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry, concluded yesterday. The 2-day event saw over 15,000 visitors and more than Rs. 12 lakh turnover, said Krishna Prasad of Sahaja Samrudha. The use of roots and…
Recovering from COVID-19… Tourist footfall increases at Mysore Palace, Zoo
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The tourism sector in city, which had seen a sharp fall following outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, is slowly picking up in city and surrounding places. With the number of Coronavirus positive cases declining day-byday and businesses also seeing growth slowly, tourists too have begun visiting their favourite destinations with Mysuru being one of them….
Two vehicles carrying firecrackers to welcome Sasikala gutted
February 8, 2021Bengaluru: In an unfortunate incident, two vehicles carrying firecrackers, which were to be burst when All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader V.K. Sasikala reaches Chennai, caught fire in Tamil Nadu (TN) this morning. The crackers exploded unexpectedly on the road near the Krishnagiri Tollgate area. However, no one was injured in the incident….
COVID vaccination for frontline workers begins: Mysuru DC Rohini Sindhuri takes shot
February 8, 2021Six Centres opened at Trauma Care Centre, three in District Hospital 16,657 beneficiaries in Mysuru District to receive shot till Feb. 10 Mysore/Mysuru: After vaccinating 52 percent of healthcare workers, now it is the turn of frontline workers to receive the jab from today in the district. COVID-19 Immunisation Officer Dr. L. Ravi told Star…
City Congress takes out mock funeral procession to protest rising fuel prices
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Holding Narendra Modi led BJP Government at the Centre responsible for rising fuel prices and spiralling inflation, the City Congress under the leadership of former KR MLA M.K. Somashekar held a mock funeral of the Centre in the city this morning. The mock funeral procession, which commenced from B. Rachaiah Circle near CADA Office …
Winners of ‘Prema Kavi KSN Memorial State-level Poetry Contest’
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Six Horanadu Kannadigas and two specially abled persons are among those who have won prizes in the ‘Prema Kavi KSN Memorial State-level Poetry Contest’ organised by Gramantara Buddhijeevigala Balaga, K.R. Nagar, as part of its 36th anniversary and 106th birth anniversary of K.S. Narasimhaswamy (KSN). They are: Horanadu Kannadigas Category: Seema Kulkarni (Malaysia), Nagesh…
Shivateja, a felicitation volume on ORI Director released
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Shivateja,’ a felicitation volume on Dr. S. Shivarajappa, was released at Sri Rajendra Bhavana, JSS Hospital premises, recently. The programme was organised by District Kannada Sahitya Parishat in association with Dr. S. Shivarajappa Fans Association. The felicitation volume has been brought out on the occasion of 60th birthday of Oriental Research Institute (ORI) Director…















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