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Bengaluru: With about 20 percent of the estimated households still to be covered across the State, the Socio- economic and Educational Survey of the State's population being conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, has been extended till Oct. 24 in Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) region and till Oct. 12 in the rest of the State. To facilitate the teachers to complete the survey, school timings have been revised as the schools are set to reopen on Oct. 8 after Dasara h ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: With Jumboo Savari, the grand finale of Dasara festivities to be held on Oct. 2 and almost all roads in city illuminated with colourful lights, besides hosting cultural events, Flower Shows, Food Mela and Dasara exhibition attracting tourists to city, many prominent roads in the heart of city are witnessing traffic jams since Saturday. The city, especially in the evenings is crowded by tourists to see the illuminated roads and circles, one of the major attractions of Dasara festi ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Along with Jumboo Savari, Mysuru, popularly known as the Cultural Capital of the State, is bracing up for Ayudha Puja festival. Jumboo Savari is on Oct. 2 and Ayudha Puja, during which, weapons and vehicles along with prominent belongings from daily use are worshipped, is slated for tomorrow (Oct. 1). What makes Ayudha Puja significant is its royal patronage, with the descendants of Wadiyars, the erstwhile rulers of princely State of Mysore, still practicing the custom and tradit ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 126th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' yesterday, recalled the contribution of Mysuru-based Kannada writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa (94), who passed away on Sept. 24, and urged the youths to read his books. "A few days ago, our country also lost the great thinker and philosopher, S.L. Bhyrappa. I had personal contact with Bhyrappa and we had in-depth conversations on various topics on several occasions," he said. "His works will continue to guide the thinking ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's ninth Asia Cup title, following a five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in a thrilling final yesterday, drew massive cheers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a reference to Operation Sindoor. "Operation Sindoor on the games field. The outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers," PM Modi said in a post on X. The reference to Operation Sindoor and connecting it with Pakistan's loss to India in the Asia Cup title alluded to a fact -- sports or militar ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) this morning dismissed petitions challenging the State Government's decision to select Kannada author and International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq as the chief guest to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara, scheduled to begin on Sept. 22. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Joshi, after hearing the arguments, observed: "We are not persuaded to accept that permitting a person of a different faith to a function organised b ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: District Reproductive and Child Health Officer (RCHO) Dr. Mohammad Siraj Ahmed has emphasised that the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine can significantly help in preventing cervical cancer among women. He was speaking after inaugurating HPV vaccination camp for 14-year-old girls, organised jointly by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Department of Public Instruction, Rotary Club of Panchasheel, Mysuru, and Infosys Foundation, at Government High School, People's Park, N ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Expressing deep condolences over the tragic deaths of nine persons, who were mowed down by a speeding Canter during a Ganesha idol immersion procession in Hassan district on Friday night, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the State Government will provide Rs. 5 lakh compensation to the families of each victim. Speaking to presspersons at Mysore Airport yesterday morning, Siddaramaiah said, "Whatever the amount of compensation, it can never equal the loss of a life." The ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Cautioning the Congress Government against what he termed as "targeting Hindus for vote-bank politics," expelled Vijayapura BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal warned of a Nepal-like revolt in Karnataka if the State Government continues its anti-Hindu stance. Speaking to reporters at Chamundi Hill after offering prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari this morning, Yatnal said he was headed to Maddur following an invitation from Hindu activists. Maddur recently witnessed massive protests ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Pravin Dubey of Gulbarga Mystics thumped 7 sixes under pressure including one of the last ball to pull off a 7-wicket victory over Mysore Warriors at the ongoing KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 Tournament at SDNR Wadiyar Stadium, here yesterday. K.V. Siddharth (49 not out) and R. Smaran (38) made vital contributions to set up the platform for Dubey's antics. Earlier, M. Venkatesh (93 not out) and Yashovardhan Parantap (48) had taken the Mysore Warriors to a total of 209/5 after a sluggi ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore District Powerlifting Association and Apollo Gym will be jointly organising Bench Press Championship - 2025 in sub-junior, junior, senior and masters categories for both men and women on Aug. 23 at Lions Club of Mysore Central, University of Mysore Sports Complex, opp. Old DC Office. For sub junior category participants should be between the age group of 14-18 years, junior category 18-23 years, senior category 23-40 years, masters-1category 40-49 years, masters-2 category ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Hubli Tigers were clinical and produced a fine all-round display, as they defeated the Mangaluru Dragons by 23 runs in the ongoing KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 Tournament at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium at Manasagangothri, here yesterday. The win takes the Hubli Tigers to the top of the points table and the Mangaluru Dragons drop down to third spot. Captain Devdutt Padikkal scored a half-century for the Hubli Tigers and was ably supported by the experienced Abhinav Manohar, before bowle ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: To address widespread confusion and concerns among merchants and the business community following the recent issuance of notices, the Commercial Tax Department had organised a workshop at its premises in city on Monday. Speaking at the workshop, P.D. Shobha, In-charge Joint Commissioner (Administration Division) of Commercial Tax Department, reassured businessmen that there was no need to panic upon receiving notice from the Department. "Merchants and businessmen who receive not ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: The decades-old Registered Post service of the Postal Department is poised to enter the pages of history, with the Union Ministry of Communications -- the authority overseeing Telecommunications and Postal Services in India -- officially discontinuing the service effective Sept. 1. This decision marks the end of an era for a service that has been integral to secure postal communication for decades. The Ministry has announced that the Registered Post facility will now be merged wi ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Purushotham has defended District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa's statement about Tipu Sultan laying the foundation stone for Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, asserting that it is historically accurate. However, he expressed concern that the statement is being distorted to create unnecessary controversy. Speaking at a press conference at Patrakarthara Bhavan, Purushotham said, "Tipu Sultan was indeed the first to lay the foundation stone for KRS Dam. But due t ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day 90th birthday celebrations of Tibetan Spiritual Leader The 14th Dalai Lama, being observed as 'Tibet Fest' by various Tibetan Settlements, began at Kalamandira in the city this morning. Adichunchanagiri Mutt Mysuru Branch Head Sri Someshwaranatha Swamiji inaugurated the celebrations by cutting the cake. Speaking on the occasion, Someshwaranatha Swamiji, termed the 14th Dalai Lama as an embodiment of Lord Buddha, who spread the message of peace and unity across the wo ...Read More >
Mysuru: Fulfilling a long-standing demand of the people of the Mysuru region, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate over 74 development projects worth Rs. 2,578.03 crore across 24 Departments in the Assembly Constituencies in Mysuru city and district tomorrow (July 19) at 10.30 am. Most of these ceremonies will be conducted virtually by the CM during a mega convention organised by the District Administration and ZP at Maharaja's College Grounds in city. Advan ...Read More >
Mysuru: Asserting that tomorrow's Sadhana Samavesha at Mysuru is a befitting answer to the lies of Opposition BJP, which is spreading a false propaganda that State Congress Government has gone bankrupt with no funds for developmental projects, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed the Opposition's claims that the event is merely a show of his political strength. Speaking to presspersons on his arrival at Mysore Airport here this morning, he said that the convention aims to spread a message to p ...Read More >
Mysuru: MLC A.H. Vishwanath has alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah habitually organises conventions like the 'Sadhana Samavesha' whenever he finds himself in political trouble. Addressing a press conference at Jaladarshini Guest House yesterday, Vishwanath claimed that the CM is hosting the convention in his home district of Mysuru as a mere display of strength amid his ongoing power tussle with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Accusing Siddaramaiah of blatant hypocrisy for calling ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government revising auto fares in Bengaluru with effect from Aug.1, auto drivers of Mysuru too have urged the Government to revise the fares in city. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, auto drivers Suresh, Ravi and Revanna said that the Transport Department has revised the minimum fare (base fare for up to 2 kms) in Bengaluru from Rs. 30 to Rs. 36, which will come into effect from Aug.1. As the fuel prices in Mysuru are almost the same in Bengaluru, the Tran ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Shakti, one of the five Guarantee Schemes of the State Government, that provides free travel facility to women passengers in the State-owned Road Transport Corporations buses, set a new milestone yesterday, with 500th crore ticket. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah symbolically issued the 500th crore ticket to a woman passenger, with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Transport Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy, aboard a KSRTC bus. Latha, a factory worker, was the lucky woman to receive 5 ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 15: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group--unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel--one of India most poetic art forms in luxury. Ins ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has suspended M.M. Hills Wildlife Division Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) Y. Chakrapani for dereliction of duty and negligence in the case of the unnatural death of a tigress and her four cubs at M.M. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar on June 26. Following this, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, on July 4, had ordered suspension of M.M. Hills Wildlife Division Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Gajanana Hegde and Range Forest Officer (RFO) Mad ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Veteran actress B. Saroja Devi (86) passed away at her residence in Malleswaram here this morning owing to age related ailments. Popularly known as 'Abhinaya Saraswati' in Kannada and 'Kannadathu Paingili' in Tamil, Saroja Devi was born on Jan. 7, 1939 to Bhyrappa & Rudramma couple in Bengaluru. She leaves behind her daughter Bhuvaneshwari and son Gautham. Her husband Sri Harsha had predeceased her. Her body will be kept at her Malleswaram residence till tomorrow (July 15) for the p ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of a Statewide legal initiative led by the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi and the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, Bengaluru, the National Lok Adalat was held on Saturday across all Law Courts in Karnataka, including those in Mysuru district. The event aimed to settle both pre-litigation and pending cases through mutual compromise. In Mysuru city and its taluks, a total of 1,27,153 cases were pending, comprising 61,193 civil and 60,932 criminal matt ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: In a novel initiative aimed at easing the pressure on doctors at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research (Jayadeva Hospital), Mysuru, cardiologists and diagnostic specialists affiliated with MAHAN (Mysore Association of Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Clinics and Diagnostic Centres) have volunteered their services to help manage the sudden surge in patients. The idea was proposed this morning by Star of Mysore (SOM) to MAHAN's Immediate Past President, Dr. K. Jav ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Following the recent deaths of a tigress and her four cubs at MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district, due to suspected poisoning, the State Forest Department is mulling over to take up protective measures, to enhance preventive action, mainly concerning the big cats. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre is keen on declaring MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary as a Protected Tiger Reserve and has asked the Department personnel to elicit the opinion of locals and submit a proposal, t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The State Government is moving forward with plans to host an Air Show during this year's Mysuru Dasara festivities. Yesterday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and formally sought permission for the event. The 2025 Mysuru Dasara celebrations are scheduled to take place from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2. The CM informed the Defence Minister that, as in previous years, elaborate preparations are underway to celebrate the festival in a vibrant and ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Siddaramaiah has been named as AICC OBC Committee Chairman only to be shunted out as Chief Minister of Karnataka for which Karnataka Congress In-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala has been sent by the Party High Command to convince the Congress MLAs, said BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra. Addressing the media persons at City BJP Head Office here on Sunday, Vijayendra, who was certain about the change of guard in State, said the Congress High Command had created an alternative plat ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Upset over non-payment of long pending transport bills, the State Ration Foodgrains Wholesale and Retail Transporters Association has launched an indefinite stir from Monday demanding immediate clearance of pending payments. Speaking to press persons here yesterday, the Association President G.R. Shanmugappa said that the State Government has not paid transport bills to the tune of Rs. 260 crore for transportation of rice under Anna Bhagya scheme from February to June and bills perta ...Read More >
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