Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha emphasised the potential use of funds held by the Chamundi Temple Management Committee to revitalise heritage temples facing dilapidation. He regretted that the State Govt. has not taken any step so far to renovate and rejuvenate heritage temples that need urgent restoration. The MP was speaking to reporters during the…
MP inaugurates pure drinking water unit opposite Zoo
January 13, 2024Says not bothered about who the Congress candidate is Mysore/Mysuru: In yet another citizen benefit initiative, BJP MP Pratap Simmha inaugurated a Pure drinking water unit opposite the Mysuru Zoo in Ittigegud here this morning. The people can get 2 litres of pure drinking water for Rs.2 and 20 litres for Rs.5. Later speaking to…
ISKCON’s Sri Krishna-Balarama Ratha Yatra ingrains spiritual values
January 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Krishna-Balarama Ratha Yatra organised by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Mysuru, was taken out in major thoroughfares of the city, amid a large number of devotees on Saturday. State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra gave a start to the Ratha Yatra in the presence of ISKCON Mysuru President Sri Stoka Krishna Swami, MLA…
BJP stages protest against arrest of pro-Hindu activist in a 31-year-old case
January 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the arrest of pro-Hindu activist (Kar Sevak) Srikanth Poojari in Hubballi by reopening a 31-year-old case related to Ram Mandir agitation, city BJP workers led by KR MLA T.S. Srivatsa, staged a protest at Gandhi Square here this morning. Holding placards and shouting slogans against the State Government, the protesters alleged that…
Kuvempu Jayanti in city
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The 119th birth anniversary of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu was celebrated across the city this morning in a meaningful way. MLA T.S. Srivatsa garlanded the statue of Kuvempu at Kuvempu Park near Gun House Circle in the jayanti celebrations organised by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Speaking on the occasion, the MLA recalled the contributions of…
Chamundi Hill ropeway will harm environment: MP
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In response to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s renewed push for a ropeway to Chamundi Hill in the city, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha has strongly voiced his opposition to the project. Emphasising his stand against any initiative that could harm the environment, Simmha reiterated his previous stance on the ropeway. Addressing media persons at Jaladarshini Guest…
MLA urges people to take part in Special Satsang and Bhajan programmes in city
December 26, 2023Sri Ram Lalla’s idol installation at Ayodhya Sri Ram Mandir on Jan. 22, 2024 Mysore/Mysuru: “In the wake of installation of Sri Ram Lalla’s idol (Prana Pratishtapane) at Ayodhya Ram Mandir on Jan. 22, the sacred ‘Mantrakshathe,’ letters of appeal and photos of Sri Ram, received from Ayodhya, will be distributed to every household from…
‘Mantrakshathe’ distribution launched
December 26, 202315 teams to distribute them to every household from Jan. 1 to 15 Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, in association with various pro-Hindu organisations, launched distribution of the sacred ‘Mantrakshathe’ brought from Ram Janmabhoomi at a function held in front of Kote Anjayneyaswamy Temple premises in the city recently. Photos of Sri Ram and sacred…
Blood donation camp on Dec. 25 to mark former PM Vajpayee’s birthday
December 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Good Governance Day (Sushasan Divas) is observed in India on Dec. 25 to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, said KR BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa. He was speaking at the City BJP Office recently after releasing the poster of a blood donation camp to commemorate the birth anniversary of…
Seven lakh tonne solid waste at Sewage Farm: Fresh momentum to clear waste as tender process resumes
December 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The tender process has finally commenced for the clearance of over 7 lakh tonnes of legacy waste accumulated at the Solid Waste Management Unit (Excel Plant) in Vidyaranyapuram, Mysuru. The project, marred by numerous obstacles, has experienced prolonged delays. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Ashaad-ur-Rahman Shariff said that the…
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