Nanjangud – The Temple Town of Nanjangud came alive with chants in praise of Lord Srikanteshwara as the famous Dodda Jathra festival was held with traditional gaiety and fervour this morning. Lakhs of devotees witnessed the Gauthama Panchamaharathotsava. Panchamaharathotsava involves the pulling of five Rathas or chariots dedicated to different Gods, by devotees, to the accompaniment…
Fight between Swabhimana and Durahankara: Prasad
April 7, 2017Mysuru – Losing cool at the allegations levelled against him by the Congress party that he forced Nanjangud electorate to go to polls prematurely, former Minister and BJP candidate for Nanjangud by-election V. Sreenivasa Prasad has said that the by-election was a fight between Swabhimana (self-respect) and Durahankara (arrogance). Speaking to reporters at a private…
Let transformation in the State begin with Prasad’s victory: B.S Yeddyurappa
April 7, 2017Nanjangud – Observing that political transformation in the State will begin with the victory of BJP candidate V. Sreenivasa Prasad in the Nanjangud by-poll, State BJP President B.S. Yeddyurappa (BSY) has said that the by-poll is a battle between the audacity of Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and self-respect of V. Sreenivasa Prasad. Speaking after inaugurating a…
No Modi wave in Karnataka: CM
April 7, 2017Nanjangud – Asserting that the BJP’s plan to replicate UP’s victory in Karnataka will fail, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has said that there was no Modi wave in the State. Speaking at a meeting at the Congress Office in the town after taking part in a road show yesterday, Siddharamaiah termed State BJP Chief B.S. Yeddyurappa…
By-election Battle: Development works of CM will ensure my victory: Kalale Keshavamurthy
April 7, 2017Congress candidate for the prestigious Nanjangud Assembly constituency Kalale Keshavamurthy has become a 24X7 politician these days with day-long political rallies and a series of late evening meetings with his supporters. The Congress party, especially Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, has banked on him to steer the party to victory in the by-election that is scheduled to…
One electrocuted in Nanjangud
April 7, 2017Nanjangud -Jagadish (42), a resident of Mandya, died after coming in contact with a live electric wire yesterday night while walking towards the dasoha bhavan near Srikanteshwara Temple complex. He was rushed to a hospital where he died. Jagadish had visited Nanjangud to witness the Jathra Mahotsava along with his wife and two kids….
Nanjangud and Gundlupet Assembly By-elections: Public campaigning ends tomorrow at 5.00 pm
April 6, 2017Mysuru – The public campaign for the forthcoming by-election for Nanjangud and Gundlupet Assembly Constituencies to be held on Apr. 9 will come to an end tomorrow (Apr. 7) at 5 pm. Beyond that no political party will be allowed to hold public rallies and meetings. The candidates can, however, indulge in low-pitch door-to-door campaign…
Hic ! No liquor from tomorrow evening; bar owners unhappy
April 6, 2017Mysuru – Liquor will not be available in the city from tomorrow from 5 pm till the midnight of Apr. 9 as the Mysuru District Administration has banned its sale across the district in the wake of voting for Nanjangud by-election scheduled for Apr. 9. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Excise Deputy Commissioner Jagadish Naik…
Hotels, lodges, florists make good business
April 6, 2017NANJANGUD BY-ELECTIONS AND DODDA JATHRA MAHOTSAVA SOM on political beat at N’gud to feel the pulse of people Nanjangud -The temple town of Nanjangud is a beehive of political activities with the by-election scheduled on April 9. The election has come as a best time for hoteliers, fruit vendors and florists who are making the…
By-poll: Erring officials warned of strict action
April 6, 2017Mysuru – Dr. Karunaraju, Special Observer for Nanjangud by-poll, has warned officials of strict action if they fail to implement the election code of conduct. The Special Officer held a meeting with the officials yesterday during which he said that the officials can reach any part of Mysuru on receiving complaints with regard to violation…















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