Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government announcing the suspension of weekend curfew yesterday, all the major tourist destinations in the city and district, including Chamundi Hill Temple, Mysore Palace, Zoo and Karanji Lake, are thrown open to visitors with strict adherence to COVID protocol. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Chamundi Hill Temple Executive Officer…
Experts predict third wave peak by end of month
January 20, 2022In Mysuru, 30% peak on Jan. 25, 60% on Jan. 28, 100% peak on Feb. 2 By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: While there is a discussion on the State Government likely lifting the night curfew and weekend curfew bowing to pressure from various quarters like the business community and also due to milder infection, a…
Doctors warned over COVID misinformation
January 19, 2022Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has warned certain medical practitioners of action for allegedly spreading misinformation pertaining to the COVID-19. In a statement on Tuesday, the Commissionerate of Health and Family Services said some medical practitioners were allegedly giving incomplete, inaccurate and unsubstantiated information about COVID-19. “Such misinformation leads to confusion in public at large on…
2nd weekend curfew from tonight
January 14, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The 55-hour-long second weekend curfew announced by the State Government early this month in the wake of rapidly surging COVID cases will commence from 10 pm tonight. The curfew will end at 5 am on Monday (Jan.17). The first weekend curfew last week saw success to a large extent in city as members of…
IAS Officers Dr. M.R. Ravi and B. Sharat get postings
January 13, 2022Bengaluru: The Government on Wednesday assigned posts to IAS Officers Dr. M.R. Ravi and B. Sharat, who were awaiting new posting following their transfer. Dr. M.R. Ravi, who served as Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner for nearly 21 months, was transferred late last year without posting, ahead of the Legislative Council polls from Local Authorities Constituency held…
‘One law for netas, one law for us’
January 12, 2022Business fraternity cries foul over weekend curfew; demands rollback Mysore/Mysuru: Has COVID-19 turned into an owl? Or will it affect those moving only during weekends? The businessmen of Mysuru are asking these questions as the State Government has extended weekend curfew and night curfew to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. “There is one law for…
No protests, rallies for 15 days: Government
January 5, 2022But Congress will go ahead with Mekedatu to Bengaluru padayatra from Jan. 9 Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has announced fresh restrictions on gatherings. It has barred people from holding protests and rallies in the State. Large gatherings for parties and celebrations will also not be allowed. Strict action will be taken against those who violate…
10 percent cut in real estate guidance value
January 2, 2022Bengaluru: In a New Year gift, the Karnataka Government yesterday reduced the guidance value of immovable properties across the State by 10 percent for three months from January 1, 2022. Revenue Minister R. Ashoka said the State Government has reduced the guidance value for the purchase of property, whether it is revenue land, site, building,…
10-year lease-cum-sale deal for KIADB land
January 2, 2022Bengaluru: The Industries Department has introduced “10-year lease-cum-sale” of Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) land allotted for industries. The State Cabinet recently cleared a proposal to amend the KIADB provisions where clear titles (sale deed) of the allotted land will be handed over to industrialists once the allottees successfully run the project for two…
Govt. drops ‘Khadi Urban Haat’ project in Mysuru
December 30, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In a big disappointment for artisans, the State Government has dropped ‘Khadi Urban Haat’ project, which was proposed to be executed by Karnataka Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) at Vijayanagar 3rd stage in city. With an objective of providing an appropriate market and exposure for products of rural artisans, the KVIB had come…
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