Mysore/Mysuru: Footpath encroachments in the heart of the city is back to trouble pedestrians. The general public and road users are demanding the authorities to permanently rein in the encroachers along with roadside vendors to address the menace. The footpaths around K.R. Circle extending towards Devaraja Market on Sayyaji Rao Road, Gandhi Square and surroundings…
100 ‘Ashwamedha Classic’ buses launched
February 6, 2024Mysuru gets 15 buses; Additional 10 buses to ply from Bengaluru; Daily 50 trips; Rs. 185 per seat Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah flagged off 100 ‘Ashwamedha Classic’ buses — upgraded versions of KSRTC buses in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru yesterday. Notably, 15 ‘Ashwamedha’ buses will be stationed at the Mysuru depot, conducting two…
Six more AI-based cameras on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
February 6, 2024NHAI approves Video Incident Detection and Enforcement System worth Rs. 3.6 crore Mysore/Mysuru: With the goal of effectively curbing accidents resulting from traffic violations on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway and enforcing penalties on offenders, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has given approval for the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)…
15,000 students move out of Mysuru in five years
February 6, 2024School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa expresses concern over poor quality of education; promises remedial measures Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru, once hailed as a ‘Hub of Education,’ is facing a challenge in maintaining its prestigious status, said School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa. He has voiced serious concerns over the migration of students from Mysuru…
Melukote Nadaswara team enthrals devotees at Ayodhya Ram Temple
February 6, 2024Melukote (Mandya): Following the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Jan. 22, the Nadaswara team from Melukote Cheluvanarayanaswamy Temple has been captivating the atmosphere in Ayodhya with their daily performances. This dedicated service, led by Nadaswara Vidwan M.P. Nagaraju, Dollu Vidwan Ashok, and other artistes, will…
State Congress Govt. to stage stir at Jantar Mantar in Delhi tomorrow
February 6, 2024Bengaluru: Strongly condemning the Centre’s alleged step-motherly attitude towards Karnataka regarding tax devolution, the State Congress Government led by CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar will hold a stir at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar tomorrow (Feb.7). Addressing a press meet in Bengaluru yesterday, CM Siddaramaiah said the protest will be staged at Jantar Mantar…
Works on to repair damaged water pipeline at Bamboo Bazaar
February 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Finally, the damaged drinking water pipeline near Railway Underbridge (RUB) at Bamboo Bazaar in Yadavagiri here is being repaired. Following a report published in this regard in Star of Mysore on Feb. 4, Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) engineers, who woke up to the situation, undertook the repair works, to plug the leakage of…
Minister alleges Central cut in education grants too
February 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Defending the move of the State Congress Government to stage a protest against the Centre at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi tomorrow (Feb. 7) under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa alleged that injustice is being meted out to Education Department also from the Centre. Speaking to…
Three house burglars arrested
February 6, 2024Gold ornaments, silver coins and cash totalling Rs. 47.42 lakh recovered Mysore/Mysuru: Narasimharaja (NR) Police have arrested three house burglars and have recovered gold ornaments, silver coins and cash, all worth Rs. 47,42,000 from them. Those arrested are 25-year-old Syed Ayub and 42-year-old Mohammed Munna, residents of Kalyangiri and Shanthinagar and 48-year-old Prasad alias Asif….
Skycraft – Soaring Skies Kite Making Competition held
February 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Skycraft: Soaring Skies Kite Making Competition, hosted by Jito (Jain International Trade Organisation)Ladies Wing Mysuru, was held in city recently. The event for children aged 7 to 12 years witnessed active participation from young talents. KKG (Karnataka-Kerala-Goa) Zone Convener Chandragupt, Jito Mysuru Chairman Kantilal, Chief Secretary Goutham Salecha, Jito Ladies Wing Convener Vinod…
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