A total of 290 people, including 200 volunteers, 30 Pourakarmikas and 60 local residents, participated in the 20th week ‘Swachha Mysuru Swastha Jeevana’ programme of Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama held yesterday in Ward 36. RK Ashrama Mysuru President Swami Atmajnanandaji, MLA Vasu, former MLC D. Madegowda and local Corporator Prashanth Gowda inaugurated the programme. Brochure on…
‘Namma Hudugi’ Ananya wins Filmfare
June 19, 2017Bengaluru: Mysuru girl Ananya Bhat won the Filmfare Award for the Best Playback Singer (female) for her song Namma Kaayo Devane from the Kannada movie Rama Rama Re. The award was presented at the 64th South Filmfare Award function held at Hyderabad on Saturday last (June 17). Speaking to Star of Mysore, Ananya said that…
Not getting water? Contact these officials
June 19, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has issued a press release with contact numbers of officials in-charge of water supply to the city. According to the press release from VVWW Assistant Executive Engineer (West Sub Division) Harshitha, the water levels at Kabini and Cauvery reservoirs had come down considerably affecting the water supply. It also…
Plea to clear storm water drain on Aniketana Road
June 19, 2017A storm water drain on Aniketana Road, near Bhanavi Hospital in Kuvempunagar, is filled with weeds, which is hindering the smooth flow of water during rains. Authorities concerned are urged to get the drain cleaned.
Half of candidates fail to appear for Civil Services (Prelims) Exam
June 19, 2017Mysuru: Nearly half of Civil Services aspirants, who had opted the city centres for the Civil Services (Prelims) Exam-2017 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), failed to appear for the exam yesterday. A total of 5,032 aspirants had registered at 15 centres in the city, out of which only 2,572 appeared while 2,460…
An open drain causing problems on K.T. Street
June 19, 2017This drain near Mandi Police Station on K.T. Street, which is open since 15 days, is causing a lot of problems to the residents as well as the public as foul smell is emanating from it besides increase in mosquitoes and flies in the surroundings. Authorities concerned are urged to get the drain cleared of…
A day of ‘agony and ecstasy’ for Indian fans
June 19, 2017It was day of delight and sorrow for Indian sporting fans yesterday. While, the Indian men’s cricket team, which was expected to do well, lost by 180 runs in the finals of Champions Trophy 2017 at the Kennington Oval in London against arch rivals Pakistan, the men’s hockey team were able compensate the same with…
Veteran Journalist Dr. Patil Puttappa to be feted on June 25
June 19, 2017Marking 60 years of Unification of the State (Karnataka Yekikaran-60), the Mysuru Zilla Kannada Chaluvaligarara Sangha will felicitate veteran journalist and former MP Dr. Patil Puttappa (Papu) at a programme to be held at the Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) on JLB Road in city at 11.30 am on June 25. Chamarajanagar MP R. Dhruvanarayan will…
Woman ends life
June 19, 2017Mysuru: Dejected over her illness which did not get cured despite various treatments, a 28-year-old woman committed suicide by hanging self at her residence here on Saturday afternoon. The deceased woman has been identified as Radhika, daughter of Ravikumar, a resident of Dasanakoppal near here. Radhika, was suffering from severe stomach ache since a few…
3rd Inter-District Open Rapid Chess Tournament: Yashaskara Jois triumphs
June 19, 2017Mysuru lad K.R. Yashaskara Jois with 6.5 points from seven rounds won the 3rd Inter-District Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2017, organised by Mysore District Chess Association (MDCA), at the University Lions Hall here on Sunday. The prizes to the winners were given by MDCA President Sudharshan and University of Mysore Senate Member Ramesh. Final Placings:…
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