Date: February 8th, 2024

Death by tree fall
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Death by tree fall

February 8, 2024

The PWD wanted to fell this tree while widening the road a few years ago. Star of Mysore was also for cutting the tree for widening the road. But some environmentalists objected to it and the tree was saved. Now a precious life is lost. The road was widened haphazardly around the tree making it…

Call this governance ?
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Call this governance ?

February 8, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: The Horticulture Department of the MCC is responsible for maintaining the trees by the side of the road and it has the regular job of pruning old and dangerous branches. When Star of Mysore inquired about the unpruned branch that caused the death of Reginald Platel, MCC (Horticulture Department) Assistant Executive Engineer Madhukar shockingly…

Two tree branches were hollow but MCC cut just one into half
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Two tree branches were hollow but MCC cut just one into half

February 8, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: One of the measures taken by the MCC in preparation for the monsoon is the pruning of roadside trees, particularly at locations where there is a concentration of old trees. Pruning is being done specially to avoid accidents as heavy trees tend to fall in inclement weather. The Corporation also prunes trees throughout the…

Congress guarantees no match for PM Modi’s Schemes: Former CM Yediyurappa
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Congress guarantees no match for PM Modi’s Schemes: Former CM Yediyurappa

February 8, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa (BSY) said that the State Congress Government’s five guarantees were no match to the schemes and welfare programmes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was speaking after inaugurating the day-long Mysuru District (Rural) BJP Executive meeting at Dasara Exhibition Grounds here this morning. Pointing…

Echo of ‘Chalo Delhi’: Pratap Simmha roars in Lok Sabha against Karnataka Government
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Echo of ‘Chalo Delhi’: Pratap Simmha roars in Lok Sabha against Karnataka Government

February 8, 2024

Speaking in Kannada, he alleges financial mismanagement. Says Siddu Govt. has made only zero progress. New Delhi: Following the ‘Delhi Chalo’ agitation by Karnataka Congress Government, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha took on the Government in Karnataka for what he described as mismanagement of funds allocated by the Centre.  He likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to…

CM inaugurates Desi Games, Rangoli Contests
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CM inaugurates Desi Games, Rangoli Contests

February 8, 2024

Nanjangud: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, “A circular will be issued directing all the Government Offices to mention 12th century social reformer Basavanna as ‘Cultural Leader’ below his portraits.” Addressing the gathering after inaugurating Desi Games and Rangoli Competitions organised as part of Suttur Jathra in Nanjangud yesterday, the CM said: “Our Government has already declared…

‘Modi Once Again’ campaign launched in city
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‘Modi Once Again’ campaign launched in city

February 8, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa launched ‘Maththomme Modi – 2024’ (Modi Once Again) wall writing campaign organised by BJP City and District Units in the city this morning. As part of the campaign, Yediyurappa symbolically stroked the brush on the wall writing that includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s portrait and slogan, calling the electorate…

Mid-day meal scheme inspired by Anna Dasoha: S.M. Krishna
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Mid-day meal scheme inspired by Anna Dasoha: S.M. Krishna

February 8, 2024

Nanjangud: Former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna has said, “Mid-day meal scheme that was launched during my tenure as the CM at Government Schools was conceived after deriving inspiration from the culture of Anna Dasoha (serving food to visitors) practiced at Mutts.” He was speaking after inaugurating State-level Bhajan Mela organised as part of Adi Jagadguru…

Roots and Tuber Festival on Feb. 10 and 11
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Roots and Tuber Festival on Feb. 10 and 11

February 8, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Sahaja Samrudha in association with Rotary Club of Mysore West has organised Roots and Tuber Festival on Feb. 10 and 11 at Nanjaraj Bahadur Choultry, Vinobha road in the city, from 10.30 am to 8 pm. Titular king of Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar will inaugurate the Mela. Rtn. G.K Sudheendra, President, Rotary Club…

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