Mysuru: The phrase “caught between the devil and the deep sea” can best explain the situation of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) which on one hand is trying to get recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and on the other has to compensate students for the loss of their academic years. As if the…
Local youths transform a smelly garbage dump into public shelter
December 30, 2017Mysuru: A garbage dump is a metaphor for everything that is wrong with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) today. But here is an example where residents, without the help of the civic administration, have transformed a smelly garbage dump into a beautiful place for people to take shelter, spend time and read newspapers, motivating them…
CM likely to inaugurate Indira Canteens in city on Jan. 1
December 30, 2017Mysuru: Out of 11 Indira Canteens proposed in city, ten are almost ready and construction of the eleventh one has been taken up on Jodithenginamara Road in Bannimantap. Disclosing this to Star of Mysore, MCC Commissioner G. Jagadeesha said that all the canteens proposed in the State will be of uniform design and set up…
From Reel to Wheel: Actor Shankar Ashwath is now a cab driver!
December 30, 2017Mysuru: Not everyone is lucky to enter the film industry. But, once one gets the lucky break, it is all about an individual’s skill to sustain and grow in their respective departments. There are many examples of aspiring actors and technicians giving up on their lives after failing to stamp their class in the glam…
Mysore Varsity Convocation-2018: Here’s how you apply for Degree Certificate
December 30, 2017Mysuru: The 98th Annual Convocation of the University of Mysore (UoM) will be held in January or February 2018 and the dates will be announced soon. In a press release, the UoM Registrar has stated that admission to convocation is open to candidates for post-graduate degrees, doctorate degrees and winners of medals and prizes of…
Cheque books of some banks invalid after Dec. 31
December 30, 2017New Delhi: If one is an account holder of State Bank of India’s (SBI) erstwhile seven associate banks including Bharatiya Mahila Bank, the cheques of these banks will become invalid after Dec.31, 2017. The State-run seven SBI’s subsidiary banks are — State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur,…
Piyush Goyal-H.D. Deve Gowda meeting raises speculations on BJP-JD(S) tie up
December 30, 2017Bengaluru: The recent meeting between Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and former PM & JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, has given rise to speculations of a possible tie up between the BJP and the JD(S) in case of a hung Assembly in the 2018 polls. H.D. Deve Gowda had sought an appointment with the Union…
As election year nears, JD(S) Chief performs Tri-Ranga Darshana
December 30, 2017Mysuru: With Assembly elections just a couple of months away, former Prime Minister and JD(S) Supremo H.D. Deve Gowda did a bit of temple hopping on Friday. Deve Gowda performed the Tri-Ranga Darshana, considered auspicious, visiting Adi Ranga at Srirangapatna, Madhya Ranga at Shivanasamudra and Antya Ranga in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Visiting all the three…
Semi nude protest by Law students in exam hall
December 30, 2017Mysuru: Protesting against the Principal and the College management alleging that they had taken money from ineligible candidates to write the exams, a few students of Sarada Vilas Law College, wrote the exams sitting semi nude and wearing black band, here yesterday. The authorities and many students were shocked to see a few male students…
Karnataka Public Schools to be set up in all hoblis: Tanveer Sait
December 30, 2017Kalaburagi: In order to compete with private schools, the State Government is planning to set up model schools to be named as ‘Karnataka Public School’ in 760 hoblis of the State. Announcing this while speaking to press persons here recently, Minister Tanveer Sait said that enough funds will be earmarked in the next Budget for…
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