Terrified senior citizen forced to pay Rs. 85,000 to extortionists Mysore/Mysuru: In a disturbing incident that raises serious concerns over public safety and the vulnerability of senior citizens in Mysuru city, a 70-year-old resident of Dattagalli was allegedly coerced into paying Rs. 85,000 by two men near Shanthi Sagar Junction in Kuvempunagar on Thursday evening…
Mysore/Mysuru: Reacting to the extortion incident, Kuvempunagar Inspector Yogesh informed Star of Mysore that a spot mahazar was conducted in the presence of the victim. CCTV footage from nearby shops and junctions is currently being reviewed to identify and arrest the culprits. “This appears to be the work of organised professional criminals who deliberately target…
Mysore/Mysuru: In preparation for a safe, smooth and culturally vibrant Dasara, the Mysuru City Police have drawn up comprehensive security arrangements, introducing a two-phase deployment strategy to ensure effective crowd management and a quick response to any incidents. Addressing a press conference in the city yesterday, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar announced that the first…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a move aimed at preserving public peace during Dasara, the Mysuru City Police have officially banned the sale and use of vuvuzelas — popularly known as toy trumpets or ‘tuthoori’ in Kannada. Issuing the order on Sept. 18, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar invoked Section 35 of the Karnataka Police Act to prohibit…
Woman shoots videos with Dasara jumbos; Netizens flag security concerns; Forest Dept. calls out offence; Tracing her to impose fine Mysore/Mysuru: Unabated fad for making reels is now at the centre of controversy, with a woman shooting videos with Dasara elephants, camping at the premises of Mysore Palace recently, in the thick of the night….
Urges religious leaders to raise their voice against CM Siddaramaiah’s ‘divisive agenda’ Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has urged Hindu religious leaders and heads of various religious mutts to raise a united and strong voice against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of sowing divisions within Hindu society through his caste-related policies. Addressing reporters in Mysuru…
Bengaluru: A day after the State Cabinet saw divisions over the Social, Economic and Educational survey, popularly known as caste census, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday ruled out any postponement and said that the exercise would start as scheduled from Sept. 22 and held till Oct. 7. Speaking to presspersons here yesterday, Siddaramaiah asserted that…
Mysore/Mysuru: With Social, Economic and Backward Classes survey (Caste Survey), set to commence from Sept. 22, the Permanent Backward Classes Commission had organised a day-long training for about 1,500 enumerators and supervisors, at Kalamandira here today. The enumerators are basically teachers and graduates who are working at Anganwadi Centres, who have been drafted to carry…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara festivities from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2, the preparations at the Mysore Palace for this year’s Khas Durbar (Private Durbar) and Navaratri celebrations are in full swing. The Private Durbar begins with titular head of Mysore Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who is also the Mysuru-Kodagu MP, adorning the…
Billed as future howdah carrier, Dasara elephant carries Wooden Howdah regally Mysore/Mysuru: In his debut attempt, Dasara elephant Sugreeva carried Wooden Howdah with ease on Jumboo Savari route, from Palace to Bannimantap in the city yesterday, completing the gigantic task in one-and-a-half hours, winning over the appreciation of Forest Department personnel. Participating in Dasara for…
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