What maternity is to woman, war is to man.’ This was the belief of the German Dictator Adolf Hitler and as history records he executed his belief ruthlessly. The World War II was the proof of it. When India got independence in 1947, Pakistan too believed that the remedy for, what Pakistan perceived as ‘unjust…
‘…Those little dew-lit moments’: Teen poetess Samhita Dinesh’s collection of poems released
May 29, 2017Mysuru:‘…Those little dew-lit moments,’ a collection of poems authored by young poet Samhita Dinesh, was released by Star of Mysore Editor-in-Chief K.B. Ganapathy at a programme organised at Maneyangala in Kalamandira premises here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, K.B. Ganapathy said that he could not say how the book would be received by the public,…
Akrama-Sakrama deadline to be extended in rural areas
May 29, 2017Bagalkot: Beneficiaries in rural areas will now be given a period of three months to get Title Deeds under Akrama-Sakrama scheme. Announcing this at a progress review meeting of Revenue Department here yesterday, Revenue Minister Kagodu Thimmappa said that the deadline to get Title Deeds expired on February 27. But most of the villagers have…
Heavy loss as rain breaches tank in Gundlupet
May 29, 2017Gundlupet: The Vijayapura Doddakere tank bund in the taluk breached following heavy rains and the water gushed out, resulting in crops being destroyed. The Vijayapura tank was filled to the brim with heavy rain. Suddenly, the tank bund cracked open and water poured out into the low-lying areas. As a result, hundreds of acres of…
Ten works of different authors released
May 29, 2017Mysuru: As part of the 32nd anniversary of Gramantara Buddhijeevigala Balaga, ten works of different writers were released at a programme organised at JSS Rajendra Bhavan here yesterday. The works released were: Dr. Bherya Ramkumar’s ‘Vishwakavi Kuvempu-113,’ Dr. G.D. Joshi’s ‘Kannadada Kanmanigalu’ and ‘Kalpana Rajyadalli,’ Sashikala Manohar’s ‘Baadida Sumagalu,’ Shiva Ratnananda’s ‘Yarannu Dooshisali,’ J. Krishna…
Participatory prosperity
May 29, 2017The top brass in the government, in the august company of the flock of public-spirited speakers from various platforms across the land have been extolling the goal of transforming the nation into a land of vibrant citizens with a sense of urgency and commitment. These two factors don’t seem to have exhorted a major section…
Permanent augmentation of Hubballi-Varanasi Weekly Express
May 29, 2017Mysuru: Railways have decided to permanently augment with one AC-3 tier coach for the Train No. 17323 Hubballi-Varanasi Weekly Express with effect from June 2, 2017 and 17323 Varanasi-Hubballi Weekly Express with effect from June 4, 2017. The train No. 17323/17324 Hubballi-Varanasi-Hubballi Weekly Express will have the revised composition of One AC 2-tier coach,…
Clear garbage from footpaths
May 29, 2017Sir, I daily travel along Kalamandira Road. I have observed that a lot of garbage in bags or used plates, cups, worn-out bed etc., are being dumped on both the footpaths. In spite of repeated requests, the area Corporator has not take any action. I once again request the MCC Commissioner to get both the…
Bring in road discipline by booking traffic violators
May 29, 2017Sir, Mysuru city traffic is in a real mess. Riding two-wheelers with 3 or 4 persons, rash driving, speeding on the wrong side, jumping the signal, riding side by side talking loudly inconveniencing other road users and so on have become a common sight. What is shocking is overtaking from left side on cross roads….
District Minister inspects ongoing development works in city
May 29, 2017Mysuru: Amidst complaints about the unsatisfactory progress of development works being taken up in and around the city, PWD and District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa today went on a inspection spree, visiting the sites of ongoing works. Dr. Mahadevappa first visited the site on KRS road in Metagalli, where the 350-beds Mysuru unit of…
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