New Delhi; The Congress High Command today gave a green signal for the Cabinet expansion in Karnataka. Sources said that CM Siddharamaiah, who is in New Delhi, held talks with the Party High Command and got approval for filling up three portfolios which have fallen vacant following the demise of H.S. Mahadevaprasad and resignations of…
Nov. 10, 2015 Tipu Jayanti clash in Madikeri: Three acquitted in murder case
August 17, 2017Madikeri: The First Additional District Sessions Court has yesterday acquitted three persons who were arrested for the murder of Sahul Hameed during Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Kodagu on Nov. 10, 2015. The Court said that the prosecution had failed to establish the crime and provide evidence. The Kodagu Police have had cracked the case of…
Magnificent men, winsome women
August 17, 2017Societies all over the world stand identified and classified in myriad ways helped by many characteristics, some handed down through the process of natural selection into races and the rest contrived by humans dictated by expediency at different times over centuries. The case of India’s current estimated 1.3 billion headcount falls into a special slot…
BJP Yuva Morcha seeks ban on PFI and KFD
August 17, 2017Mysuru: About 100 members of city and rural BJP Yuva Morcha staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office here this morning urging the Government to scrap Popular Front of India (PFI) and Karnataka Forum for Dignity (KFD) parties for their alleged involvement in killings of BJP activists recently in the State. The…
CM calls on Railway Minister
August 17, 2017Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, who called on Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi this morning, urged for the upgradation of Mysuru Railway Station and speedy action pertaining to Hubballi- Ankola Railway Line.
Independence Day Celebrations: Kautilya Vidyalaya
August 17, 2017“The sacrifice of our forefathers and past leaders led to our freedom. In order to safeguard this freedom, we need to follow the wishes and guidelines of our past leaders and build a great nation,” said advocate Dr. C.K.N. Raja, who was the chief guest at Kautilya Vidyalaya for the 71st Independence Day celebration of…
‘Thuntara Thanda’ in Mysuru’s Freedom Movement !
August 17, 2017Sir, S.N. Venkatnag Sober’s feature on “Mysuru’s tryst with Freedom Movement: Recalling Mysuru’s role in India’s Freedom Struggle” (Star of Mysore dated Aug. 13) was interesting. I was happy to find the name of my uncle — my father’s elder brother — G.R. Swamy in the write-up. G.R. Swamy aka G. Ramaswamy was a veteran…
Youth extravaganza at Nadabrahma this weekend
August 17, 2017Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, Mysuru, will be holding its Annual Youth Fair – Suresh Mohan Memorial Nadakishorotsava – this weekend. Generally conducted around Krishna Janmashtami, participants are selected from across the State in both Hindustani and Karnatak styles. This State-level competition will be held at the Mini Hall of the Sabha on Aug….
Defunct signal lights at Kumbarakoppal Gate
August 17, 2017Sir, Signal lights were installed at Kumbarakoppal Gate, KRS Road, Mysuru, two years ago. But nowadays suddenly they are defunct for reasons known to the authorities concerned only. This Gate is a very busy junction, particularly during peak hours. Is it not the duty of the authorities concerned to maintain functioning of the traffic signals…
RAAGA’s Third Anniversary Celebrations: Dr. Vidyabhushana to present Unique Ensemble on Aug.19
August 17, 2017As part of its third anniversary celebrations, RAAGA Music Academy, a young and one of the most popular sangeetha sabhas, presents a grand musical ensemble by Sangeetha Vidyanidhi Dr. Vidyabhushana and troupe. The programme, aptly titled Swara Raaga Sudha, is being held at the Mysore Vasudevacharya Bhavana, Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, Mysuru, on Saturday,…
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