Date: May 16th, 2017

Wanna Cry ransomware attack: Banks on high alert
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Wanna Cry ransomware attack: Banks on high alert

May 16, 2017

Mysuru: Amidst reports that India is among the worst affected countries from the ‘Wanna Cry ransomware’ attack, several ATMs in city were closed as a preventive measure against the cyber attack. However, bank officials have denied that the ATMs have been closed due to cyber attack. Not taking the threats lightly, banks are on high…

‘Search’ for Mysore Varsity VC in Delhi raises eyebrows
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‘Search’ for Mysore Varsity VC in Delhi raises eyebrows

May 16, 2017

Mysuru: The ‘Search Committee’, meeting which was held on May 12 in Bengaluru to shortlist the candidates for the Vice-Chancellor’s post, is now shifted to Delhi, where it will hold its second meeting on May 22! And, this is the first time in the history of the University of Mysore that such a step is…

With Kerala’s CM inviting humiliation after humiliation, the CPM saga may be coming to a close in India
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With Kerala’s CM inviting humiliation after humiliation, the CPM saga may be coming to a close in India

May 16, 2017

By T.J.S. George Are we witnessing the final fade-out of communism’s run in India? West Bengal was a Left citadel that seemed impregnable for three long decades. Rather suddenly it crumbled and repeated attempts to put it together again have failed. Kerala then became the Marxists’ only viable address. The electoral victory they gained in…

Ninth standard student murdered in K.R. Pet
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Ninth standard student murdered in K.R. Pet

May 16, 2017

Mandya: A 13-year-old student was found murdered with his throat slit in K.R. Pet this morning. The body was dumped inside a bush and it was noticed by some morning walkers near Government Employees Colony on the Hemagiri Road. The boy has been identified as Shashank, a ninth standard student of Ashirwad English Medium School…

Four-lane works: Vehicle movement banned
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Four-lane works: Vehicle movement banned

May 16, 2017

Vehicles barred from Gun House Circle till Nanjangud Road Truck Terminal Mysuru: The City Police Commissioner has banned vehicle movement from Gun House Circle till the Truck Terminal on the Nanjangud Road. In a media communication, Commissioner Dr. A. Subrahmanyeswara Rao has said that the movement of vehicles has been banned due to the construction…

Police thwart film crew from shooting with drone
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Police thwart film crew from shooting with drone

May 16, 2017

Mysuru: The city Police prevented a film crew from shooting near the Mysore Palace with the help of a drone yesterday evening. Using drones in public places have been restricted by the authorities due to security reasons. Some public complained to the Devaraja Police that a film crew was shooting near Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple near…

Several Congress leaders to follow Vishwanath in joining JD(S)?
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Several Congress leaders to follow Vishwanath in joining JD(S)?

May 16, 2017

Bengaluru: Several Senior Congress leaders who are upset over the style of functioning of Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, are said to be mulling on joining the JD(S) in a group, along with another Senior Congress leader A.H. Vishwanath, who is lashing out at the Chief Minister for the past couple of months. The Congress leaders, who…

Ban on sale of limestone paste in packets and tubes
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Ban on sale of limestone paste in packets and tubes

May 16, 2017

Wrapping food in plastic sheets, newspapers also banned Mysuru: The Karnataka State Food Safety Commissioner has banned the sale of limestone paste which is used in the preparation of paan beeda in packets and tubes and has also banned wrapping of food items in plastic sheets and newspapers with immediate effect in Mysuru  city and…

Actor Poornachandra from city is Best Actor
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Actor Poornachandra from city is Best Actor

May 16, 2017

Hyderabad: Mysuru-based actor Poornachandra received the Best Actor Award at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) ceremony held at Hyderabad on Sunday last (May 14), for his role in the Kannada short film ‘Patinga.’ ‘Patinga,’ directed by Shashank Soghal, was released in the year 2015. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Poornachandra, who received his…

Mango and Jackfruit Mela at Curzon Park from tomorrow
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Mango and Jackfruit Mela at Curzon Park from tomorrow

May 16, 2017

Mysuru: The Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation Ltd. and Mysuru Horticulture Department have jointly organised  Mango and Jackfruit Mela from May 17 to 23 at Curzon Park in city. The Mela aims to provide a platform to the farmers from Mysuru, Channapatna, Ramanagaram and surrounding places. The Mela will be inaugurated by District…

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