Moustache and beard are the new fashion trends. Half the Indian cricket team sports a beard and a moustache. Even our Prime Minister sports a well-manicured facial foliage. But why are so many young boys sporting a full face of hair these days? Is it a fashion statement or could it be a crisis of…
Former Vice-Chancellors oppose Govt. interference in running Varsities
July 1, 2017Mysuru: The State Government’s move to bring in amendment to the Karnataka State Universities Act, is a step that would curb the development of Universities in the State and rob it of its autonomous status, said Forum of Former Vice-Chancellors of Karnataka State Universities President Prof. S.N. Hegde. Addressing a press meet at a private…
Police tighten security at KRS Dam
July 1, 2017Mandya: In the wake of hundreds of farmers staging a demonstration on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway yesterday opposing the release of water from KRS to Tamil Nadu, security has been beefed up at KRS dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district. As soon as protests erupted across the district, Police security was tightened at the dam site…
Rise in viral fever cases: DC visits KR and Cheluvamba hospitals, interacts with doctors
July 1, 2017Mysuru: In the context of a quantum leap in vital fever cases in city and district, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep visited KR and Cheluvamba hospitals this morning to assess the facilities and take stock of the situation. Randeep inspected all the wards and laboratories of the hospitals and held a meeting of the doctors. The…
GST Effect: City medical stores withdraw discounts
July 1, 2017Mysuru: “Dear customers, as the Central Government is implementing GST from today midnight, we are not able to provide you discounts on medicines. Please co-operate.” Almost all the 400-odd medical stores in the city sported this board near their counters and at prominent places yesterday to make customers aware of the impact of Goods and…
Continuation of Weekly Tatkal Express Special
July 1, 2017Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam – Yesvantpur Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided for continuation of Train No. 06579/06580, Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam – Yesvantpur Weekly Tatkal Express Special for few more trips to clear extra rush of passengers. Train No. 06579, Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam Weekly Tatkal Express Special departs Yesvantpur at 18:35 hrs. on every Friday…
GST: One Nation…One Tax…
July 1, 2017The midnight of June 30 – July 1, 2017 was historic for India that is Bharat as the political parties, except for one or two, came together to witnesses the launch of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the magnificent Central Hall of the Parliament. This Weekend Star Supplement brings to you the basic information…
Midnight Tryst with GST
July 1, 2017By N. Niranjan Nikam India will awaken to limitless possibilities as its tryst with GST begins at midnight, said Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in his opening remarks. The implementation of Goods and Services Tax is a historic occasion and watching it unfold on television channels, as the length and breadth of country will be…
Weekly Suvidha Special
July 1, 2017Mysuru: SWR has decided for continuation of Train No. 82651/82652, Yesvantpur – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Yesvantpur Weekly Suvidha Special for few more trips. Train No. 82651, Yesvantpur – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Suvidha Special departs Yesvantpur at 11:30 hrs. on every Saturday from July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017…
Kaveri Grameena Bank employees stage protest
July 1, 2017Mysuru: In response to the Nationwide stir called by All India Regional Rural Bank Employees Association, members of Kaveri Grameena Bank Employees Union and Kaveri Grameena Bank Officers Association, staged a demonstration in front of the Bank premises located in Vijayanagar second stage in city yesterday urging to fulfil their various demands. The demands included…
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