By Bhamy V. Shenoy Why is Mysuru unconcerned about not having a world-class or at least a decent public library worthy of a knowledge city and a city of culture? Why are the intellectuals, professionals, teachers, officials, philanthropists of our city apathetic? A magnificent library will be like a shining jewel to our city. An…
8,401 students skip SSLC exam: DDPI clarifies
April 11, 2017Mysuru – In the wake of reports of over a thousand students absenting in almost every subject in the ongoing SSLC examination in the district, Star of Mysore, expressing concern, contacted DDPI H.R. Basappa this morning for his reaction. Speaking to SOM reporter, Basappa clarified that most of the absentees were either repeaters or private…
Former Nagamangala MLAs join JD(S)
April 11, 2017Bengaluru – Former Nagamangala MLAs and senior Congress leaders K. Suresh Gowda and L.R. Shivaramegowda were inducted to JD(S) Party at a function held at the Party Office here yesterday. The two leaders were welcomed by former Prime Minister and JD(S) National President H.D. Deve Gowda and former Chief Minister and State JD(S) President H.D….
Enrol in Mysuru … Graduate in Canada
April 11, 2017Mysuru – Mysore Royal Academy (MYRA), city’s premier business school has signed an MoU for a joint two-year degree programme with Dalhousie University in Canada. This tie up of MYRA with Dalhousie is part of its Global MBA programme where students start their first year at MYRA and complete their 16 Core course and also undergo…
Megha Maale, a collection of poems released
April 11, 2017Mysuru – Sri Ramakrishna Prakashana together with District Kannada Sahitya Parsihat had organised a programme at Maneyangala in Kalamandira premises here yesterday for the release of the book ‘Megha Maale,’ a collection of poems written by Y.V. Yashoda. Releasing the book, Littérateur Dr. Malali Vasanthakumar opined that a poet should have love towards nature to…
ASIs, Head Constables too can book cases
April 11, 2017Bengaluru – In order to streamline Police administration and to bring in reforms, Director General and Inspector General of Police R.K. Dutta is initiating a series of measures. One among them is extending the powers to book a case from Inspector and Sub-Inspector (SI) level officer to an ASI and Head Constable. Till now, only…
Ex-servicemen Welfare Association get-together
April 11, 2017Mysuru – A Ex-servicemen get-together was organised under the aegis of Kodagu Ex-servicemen Welfare Association at Kodagu Model School in Sathagalli on Sunday. Former Minister S.A. Ramdas, who was the chief guest on the occasion, felicitated Ex-servicemen Ponnimada Somaiah. Later, games were organised for Ex-servicemen and their family members. Association President K.K. Aiyappa presided. Vice-President…
Unidentified bodies found
April 11, 2017Mysuru/Nanjangud – In separate incidents, three unidentified bodies including that of a woman were found at Mysuru Rural Police, Mysuru Railway Police and Nanjangud Town Police limits. In the first case, Mysuru Railway Police found an unidentified woman, who had consumed poison, lying in Pandavapura Railway Station and shifted her to K.R. Hospital where she…
SWR: Serving passengers with a smile
April 11, 2017Hubballi – South Western Railway (SWR) has joined the Indian Railways in the nation’s progress by playing a significant role in the socio-economic development of Karnataka. SWR is committed to serving the passenger with a smile and priority is being given to safety, security, punctuality and better facilities. Passenger Traffic: SWR has carried more than…
Meet the young yoga champ of our city
April 11, 2017Just four years into learning yoga, this young girl has reached the highest level of winning medals not just in the National-level but in the International-level as well. Meet, city’s young yoga champ Kushi Hemachandra, a 9th student of St. Joseph’s Central School, Vijayanagar. Kushi is not only adept in various asanas but has also…
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