Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi skips swearing-in New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI), here this morning. President Droupadi Murmu administered the Oath of Office to Justice Khanna during a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Several dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Law…
Rajkamal Theatre Proprietor passes away
November 11, 2024Mysuru: G.N. Jeevan Kumar (72), grandson of Gowdara Kalappa Dharmappa (GKD) Burmaiah, Proprietor of Rajkamal Theatre in Shivarampet and a resident of Ittigegud (Indiranagar) here, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife Malini Jeevan, daughters Jeevitha and Pranitha, sons-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held…
SC denies bail to Prajwal Revanna
November 11, 2024New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) this morning dismissed the bail petition of suspended JD(S) leader and former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is accused of rape and sexual assault. Supreme Court Bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma rejected the bail after hearing the arguments of both the parties. Prajwal Revanna…
Disparaging remarks on MUDA case judgement: Governor directs AG to initiate action against Minister Zameer
November 11, 2024Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, acting on a representation made by social activist T.J. Abraham, has directed the Advocate General (AG) to initiate necessary action against Housing and Waqf Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan for his remarks on the High Court’s order in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case. The letter by…
Rahul Gandhi makes a brief stopover in Mysuru enroute to Wayanad
November 11, 2024Mysuru: Congress MP from Rae Bareli (Uttar Pradesh) Rahul Gandhi, who is the Opposition Leader in the Lok Sabha, made a brief stopover in Mysuru this morning enroute to his visit to Wayanad in neighbouring Kerala. He was scheduled to address a poll rally later this afternoon in support of his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra,…
Three-day Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha-2024 concludes
November 11, 2024Union Minister Suresh Gopi plans to adapt portions of Ramayana literature into Karnatak classical music Mysuru: The three-day Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha-2024, jointly organised by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, concluded at the KSOU Convocation Hall last evening. Over the last three days, over 135 renowned artistes showcased their…
Minister, Congress leader deny scuffle over financial dispute
November 11, 2024Mandya: The news published by Star of Mysore yesterday under the headline ‘Minister and Congress leader’s financial feud turns violent,’ which detailed an altercation and exchange of blows between an influential Minister from Mandya and a senior Congress leader at a hotel in Mysuru, has become the talk of the town. However, the individuals allegedly…
‘Special Tahsildar paid stamp duty for CM’s wife’s land’
November 11, 2024RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna makes fresh allegations; CM, son deny Mysuru: In a new twist to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam, RTI activist and complainant Snehamayi Krishna has alleged that a MUDA Special Tahsildar paid the stamp duty for the registration of a sale deed for land intended to be registered in…
Former Minister C.S. Puttaraju denies Keelara Jayaram’s claim
November 11, 2024Mandya: Former Minister C.S. Puttaraju has called on Keelara Jayaram, who is reportedly involved in a physical altercation with Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy at a private event in Mysuru, to take an oath (aane-pramana) at the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill. “I learnt through the media about the allegations of an attack on Mandya…
KSRTC plying more conductor-less buses to cut cost: MD
November 11, 2024Mysuru: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), in an attempt to mitigate its operational costs by 10% has decided to ply more than 10% conductor-less buses against the total fleet. Accordingly, more than 850 buses are presently being run on a Single-Staff model. Sharing details about this model, KSRTC Managing Director (MD) V. Anbukumar said,…
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