Legislators’ role under scrutiny: District Minister Mysore/Mysuru: The controversy over alleged irregularities in site allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) under the 50:50 ratio and other scams might lead to the reconstitution of the MUDA Board. Currently, a majority of the MUDA Board members are legislators — MLAs and MLCs — which has…
Anti-party activities BJP issues notice to MLA
April 8, 2024Bengaluru: Taking exception to the party’s Yeshwanthpur MLA S.T. Somashekar’s frequent meetings with the ruling Congress leaders and his open support for the Congress in the LS polls, the BJP has issued a notice to Somashekar asking him to explain his anti-party activities. Addressing newspersons in Bengaluru on Sunday, Opposition Leader in the State Assembly…
MDJA presents Awards, fetes Awardees
November 8, 2023Journalists must abide by Constitution only: KBG Mysore/Mysuru: Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra K.B. Ganapathy (KBG) said “Journalists have to abide by the Constitution only, as the King and Rajadharma (duty of king) have lost recognition with the advent of Democracy.” Addressing a gathering of journalists this morning after being felicitated by…
S.T. Somashekar, Shivaram Hebbar, six other MLAs to join Congress?
November 3, 2023Bengaluru: Amidst ongoing speculation of a Congress leadership change in Karnataka, fuelled by a power struggle between Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and his Deputy, D.K. Shivakumar, the ruling Congress party is actively engaging with leaders from both the BJP and JD(S) as part of its preparations for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This development underscores the…
BJP will win 140-plus seats: District Minister
April 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Cooperation and District Minister S.T. Somashekar, who was in city yesterday, said that the tickets have been announced after doing much homework and BJP will win over 140 seats in the elections on May 10. Speaking to media persons after seeking the blessings of Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, he said “I came…
Nandini has formidable presence in many States: Co-operation Minister
April 11, 2023Bengaluru: Co-operation Minister S.T. Somashekar has clarified that there are no plans to merge KMF with Amul and Nandini products will not be produced in collaboration with Amul. The Minister made these statements during a press conference held at the BJP Office in Bengaluru on Sunday. He also accused Congress and the JD(S) of spreading…
MCC collects record Rs. 310.49 crore taxes
April 4, 2023By S.T. Ravikumar Mysore/Mysuru: Usually any meeting to discuss the finances of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) attended by people’s representatives, citizens, NGOs and representatives of organisations turns into a platform for the participants to hit out at the officials for poor tax recovery and shoddy revenue generation. But belying the negativity, the MCC has…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway inauguration on Mar. 12 : PM Modi will land in Mysuru before heading to Mandya
March 10, 2023Narendra Modi to walk for over 50 metres along with people, folk and cultural troupes Mandya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway project at Gejjalagere near Mandya on Sunday (Mar. 12) and also dedicate the Cauvery drinking water scheme for the Sugar Town. Sharing details of the Prime Minister’s itinerary, Mysuru district…
District Minister reviews preparations for CM’s meet in city
March 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister S.T. Somashekar presided over a preliminary meeting this morning on the arrangements made for distribution of benefits to various beneficiaries, at Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai’s programme on Mar. 7 at 11 am at Maharaja’s College Grounds in city. The Minister, who reviewed preparations at the meeting held at ZP Hall, directed Tahsildars…
Lion cubs, Nirbhaya star attractions at Mysuru Zoo
January 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The three lion cubs that were born to Nirbhaya and Raju were displayed for the public for the first time on Jan. 26 at the Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popular as Mysuru Zoo. Mysuru District Minister S.T. Somashekar released the cubs for public display in the presence of Mayor Shivakumar, Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK)…
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