The yoga team (men & women) of University of Mysore which will be taking part in the All-India Inter-University Yoga Championships (2016-17) to be held at Kurukshetra University, from Mar. 16 to 19. Seen in the picture are (from left-standing) H.B. Mahadeva Swamy, M.L. Akshay, N. Sanjay, S. Chandana, M. Ashwini, N.S. Tejashwini, V. Lalitha,…
Jain Sangha clarifies:No temple, it is residence for Jain Munis
March 14, 2017Following the publication of the news item titled ‘Over 13 temples in one Layout! — Siddarthanagar residents oppose construction of Jain Temple’ in yesterday’s Star of Mysore, the Jain Sangha, Siddarthanagar, has clarified that the works at the site on Sanmarga in Siddarthanagar is meant for the residence of Jain Munis and not for construction…
KPA Director transferred
March 14, 2017Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) Director Madhukar Shetty has been transferred to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Training Academy at Hyderabad. Madhukar Shetty, a senior IPS officer, had taken charge as the Director of KPA in city in the first week of January this year. He has now been transferred after just over two months in…
Lucky School bags India Education Award -2017
March 14, 2017Lucky School, Mysuru, has bagged the India Education Award – 2017, for the Best Infrastructure, Educational Field, Faculty, Placements, Strength of Students, Annual Growth and Alumni Feedback. School Secretary Muneera Anwar (extreme right) received the award at a function held at a private hotel in Bengaluru recently.
A practical workshop on Bioinformatics tomorrow
March 14, 2017The Post-Graduation Departments of Biochemistry and Biotechnology of JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mysuru, has organised a national-level programme on ‘Bioinformatics: A Practical Workshop on Design, Techniques and Tools’ at its premises tomorrow (Mar. 15). Dr. M. Dharma Prasad, Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer, Prosetta Bioconformatics Pvt. Ltd., Mysuru, will inaugurate the…
Indian Wells Masters ATP Tennis Tourney: Wawrinka cruises into 4th round
March 14, 2017Indian Wells, Mar. 14- Third-seeded Stan Wawrinka continued his dominance of Philipp Kohlschreiber, rolling past the German 7-5, 6-3 on Monday to reach the fourth round of the ATP Indian Wells Masters. Wawrinka recorded his fifth victory over Kohlschreiber in as many meetings in a performance that left him cautiously encouraged about his prospects of…
Shihan Johnson for advanced training in Japan
March 14, 2017City’s Karate coach Shihan K.P. Johnson has been invited to attend the International Okinawa Shogen Ryu Karate Symposium and advanced training which will be held from Mar. 15 to Mar. 31 at Naha, Okinawa in Japan, according to a press release. Shihan K.P. Johnson is the only Karate master from India who will be attending…
Mysore Varsity Inter-Collegiate Inter-Zonal Men Games: PGSC excels
March 14, 2017On the inaugural day of the three-day Mysore University Inter-Collegiate Inter-Zonal Men Games (2016-17), PG Sports Council (PGSC) Manasagangothri, hogged the limelight by winning the Lawn Tennis and Table Tennis titles at the University Grounds yesterday. In the Lawn Tennis final, PGSC beat Sri Mahadeshwara FGC, Kollegal 2-0. In Table Tennis, PGSC beat Govt. College…
Dead tree posing danger at Vijayanagar
March 14, 2017A dead tree next to SBM near Vijayanagar Water Tank has dried up since a year and is posing danger to motorists and pedestrians. Concerned authorities are urged to get this dead tree removed in the interest of the public.
Collapsed drain cover near Chamundi Vihar Stadium
March 14, 2017The concrete covering of the storm water drain opposite Chamundi Vihar Stadium in Nazarbad has collapsed with iron rods protruding from it and causing a lot of problems not only to human beings but also to animals especially cows. Authorities concerned are urged to get the drain covered soon.
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