Mysore/Mysuru: Opposition Leader in the Legislative Assembly Siddharamaiah has exuded confidence that he will emerge victorious in Varuna Constituency, irrespective of whether his rival is V. Somanna of BJP or whoever. Speaking to media persons after seeking the blessings of Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji in city yesterday, Siddharamaiah said “I am not…
‘Reservation hike can be functional only if included in 9th Schedule’
April 12, 2023Bengaluru: With the State Government announcing reservation hike for SC and ST communities (2 percent hike for SCs and 4 percent hike for STs), Opposition leader and former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that the hike can become functional only if it is included in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution. Speaking to press persons here…
DPR preparation is no big deal, says MP Pratap Simha
March 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Addressing a press conference at the Mysuru BJP Office this noon, MP Pratap Simha ridiculed the claim of the Congress that it was the brain behind the project and said, “The Congress party has come for a jolly ride on the Expressway and they are opening their mouth now as the NDA Government led…
‘Their main grouse is I am still the Director of Rangayana’: Cariappa
January 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Reacting to the Congress protest and the party leaders seeking Police action against him for allegedly misusing his position to divide the society, Rangayana Director Addanda C. Cariappa told Star of Mysore this morning that the play ‘Sambashiva Prahasana’ was a satire and must be seen as a comedy. “The play does not mention…
Congress launches ‘Prajadhwani’ Bus Yatra from Belagavi
January 11, 2023Belagavi: Ahead of the forthcoming Assembly polls, the KPCC (Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee) virtually began its poll campaign today by setting off ‘Prajadhwani’ bus yatra at Belagavi this morning to highlight the failures, misdeeds and maladministration of the BJP Governments in the State and Centre. AICC General Secretary In-charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala, KPCC President…
Congress leaders, others stage massive stir against a Kannada play
January 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the alleged poor portrayal of Opposition Leader in Legislative Assembly Siddharamaiah and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar in ‘Sambashiva Prahasana’ play enacted at Rangayana in the city recently, thousands of Congress workers, members of Karnataka Pradesha Kurubara Sangha and activists of a host of other organisations under the joint banner of ‘Swabhimaani Horata…
Play at Rangayana insulted Siddharamaiah, allege fans
January 1, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing a theatre director of mocking former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah in the weekend play staged at Rangayana yesterday, fans of the former CM vented out their ire in Rangayana premises yesterday. Jnanpith awardee Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar scripted play ‘Sambashiva Prahasana’ was being staged under the direction of S. Karthik Upamanyu at Bhoomigeeta in Rangayana…
Former CM Siddharamaiah to inaugurate Saint Kanakadasa’s 535th Jayantyotsava
November 29, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Bhakta Kanakadasa’s 535th Jayantyotsava, installation of the office-bearers of Mysuru City-District Taluk Kurubara Sangha and Pratibha Puraskar presentation ceremony will be held at Kalamandira on Nov.30 at 10 am under the aegis of Karnataka Region Kurubara Sangha. Announcing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city yesterday, Sangha State President B….
Siddharamaiah appeals Brahmin community to drop protests
November 23, 2022Bengaluru: In a bid to diffuse the situation that has arisen following the insulting remarks made by his close associate P. Mallesh against Brahmin community at ‘Siddharamaiah-75’ book release programme at Mysuru last week, Opposition Leader and former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has appealed the community to stop the ongoing protests and demonstrations in the State….
Politics rages over bus shelters, Tipu Statue
November 16, 2022Who is Pratap Simha to demolish Government-built dome-shaped bus shelters, asks Siddharamaiah Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha faced backlash from several quarters after he sparked a controversy over his statement on dome-shaped bus shelters. The gumbaz-shaped bus shelters have been erected on Mysuru-Nanjangud road. Pratap Simha on Sunday triggered a fresh row by saying that…















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