Mysore/Mysuru: The repair works of the compound wall of Torch Light Parade Grounds in Bannimantap has been completed. Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) had constructed the Mangalore tile top compound wall around the Grounds decades ago. But with the passage of time, the tiles broke down, thus causing damages to the compound wall. Subsequently, MUDA…
Four shops burgled in 45 days at Hanumanthanagar in city
July 27, 2021Burglars target shops on main road Shopkeepers worried about serial thefts Mysore/Mysuru: Serial theft of shops located on the main road of Hanumanthanagar in Bannimantap has not only left the shop owners in a State of shock but has also left them worried as four shops including two medical shops have been burgled in a…
City’s neighbourhood thinks on its feet: How this tiny Colony dodged the COVID bullet so far
May 27, 2021Call it blind belief or superstition, these residents gave up meat for five weeks! Mysore/Mysuru: At a time when people roam around the city thoroughfares citing one excuse or other even during lockdown amidst lathi-wielding Policemen, here is a small Colony that has imposed self-lockdown and has been so far able to keep the COVID…
DCs to stay overnight in villages, address problems on spot
January 27, 2021Programme to be launched next month: District Minister announces at Republic Day event Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to take the administration to door steps of rural people, the State Government will launch a new programme ‘Jilladikarigala Nade Halli Kade‘ (Deputy Commissioner marches towards villages) from February to find solutions on the spot, said Co-operation and…
Road-cutting: Jodi Tenginamara Road repaired
December 20, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Repair of Jodi Tenginamara Road at Bannimantap, which was cut at various points by CESC to lay underground power cables, began this morning. Star of Mysore had carried the news titled ‘Road Cutters Beware! MCC is watching’ on Dec. 17, highlighting the problems faced by public due to reckless cutting of the road by…
Tipu Jayanti celebrated
November 10, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Floral tribute was offered to the portrait of Tipu Sultan as part of 271st Tipu Jayanti celebrated under the leadership of MLA Tanveer Sait at Apna Ghar in Bannimantap this morning. Addressing the gathering, Sait, who also heads Tipu Sultan Wakf Estate, said that they were not for conflict with the Government over Tipu…
Early morning chain-snatching: Elderly man relieved of 20 grams gold chain at Bannimantap
September 10, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Chain-snatchers, who usually target elderly lonely women, targeted an elderly man, who was watering the garden and snatched his gold chain at Bannimantap early this morning. The victim is 70-year-old Tukaram, a retired KSRTC employee and a resident of Bannimantap ‘C’ Layout, near Bhuvaneshwari Kalyana Mantap. Tukaram, who had grown flower plants in front…
Pathetic condition of BB and Sons Road in Bannimantap
July 6, 2020With recent rains, the condition of the BB and Sons Road in Bannimantap has become pathetic with rain water and slush. Also, the UGD pipelines get clogged during rains and sewage water overflows on the so called road causing a lot of problems to the residents. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to solve…
Senior citizen’s gold chain snatched in Bannimantap
June 12, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Bike-borne miscreants have snatched a gold chain of a senior citizen at Bannimantap yesterday night. The elderly woman, who lost her gold chain, is 76-year-old Sharadamma, a resident of HUDCO Layout in Bannimantap. She was returning home after visiting her relative when two persons on a bike snatched her 15 grams gold chain and…
Waste paper, plastic godown gutted
February 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A waste paper and plastic godown on C.V. Road in Bannimantap was destroyed in an accidental fire in the wee hours of today. Lohith, Proprietor of the godown, speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, said that he received a call at about 3.30 am where the caller told him that his godown was…
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