Date: February 18th, 2018

Thousands march in Mysuru to protest Railway line in Kodagu
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Thousands march in Mysuru to protest Railway line in Kodagu

February 18, 2018

Mysuru: Black colour dominated the city this morning as over 10,000 people, wearing black caps and black attire, protested against unnecessary development projects in Kodagu, primarily the proposed Thalassery-Mysuru Railway line that cuts through the vast pristine forest area in South Kodagu. Those not wearing black dress sported black bands on their arms. Youths, men,…

Union Minister Ananth Kumar inaugurates 40th anniversary celebrations of Star of Mysore
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Union Minister Ananth Kumar inaugurates 40th anniversary celebrations of Star of Mysore

February 18, 2018

Mysuru: The 40th anniversary celebrations of Star of Mysore was inaugurated by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Chemicals, Fertilizers and Pharmaceuticals H.N. Ananth Kumar at the Platinum Jubilee auditorium of MMC&RI, J.K. Grounds here last evening, by lighting the traditional lamp. Padma Bhushan  T.J.S. George, Editorial Advisor, The New Indian Express, released the book titled…

MPVL receives order for 1.32 lakh indelible ink vials for Assembly polls
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MPVL receives order for 1.32 lakh indelible ink vials for Assembly polls

February 18, 2018

Mysuru: The State-run Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited (MPVL) has received an order to supply 1.32 lakh vials of indelible ink for the forthcoming Assembly polls. No orders have been received to supply indelible ink marker-pens which was earlier supplied to the State Election Commission for the elections of some Co-operative Societies. Disclosing this at…

‘Star of Mysore is a Brand of Mysuru’
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‘Star of Mysore is a Brand of Mysuru’

February 18, 2018

Mysuru: “Star of Mysore eveninger is a darling and a Brand of Mysuru and is now called in the same breath as ‘Mysore Pak’ and ‘Mysooru Mallige.’ I have seen eveningers like Mid-Day in Mumbai and Bengaluru. But in this part of the country, Star of Mysore has earned its unique and respectful place and…

Battle of Haifa: The forgotten heroes of Mysuru
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Battle of Haifa: The forgotten heroes of Mysuru

February 18, 2018

By Ashvini Ranjan The First World War took place between the Allied Forces (Britain, France and Russia) and the Axis Forces consisting of the Germans, Austrians and the Ottoman Empire. It lasted for four years from 1914 to 1918. India too being a colony of the British Empire participated in the war. However, the Battle…

PM Modi to arrive in city tonight
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PM Modi to arrive in city tonight

February 18, 2018

Mysuru:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to the city from today (Feb.18). He will land at the Mysore Airport in Mandakalli at 11 pm in a special aircraft. Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep and City Police Commissioner Dr. A.S. Rao will receive the PM. Modi will then reach…

We must learn to live with each other’s myths, says Devdutt Pattanaik
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We must learn to live with each other’s myths, says Devdutt Pattanaik

February 18, 2018

Mysuru:  Devdutt Pattanaik, an Indian mythologist, writer and Star of Mysore columnist, known for his work on ancient Indian scriptures, delivered the Star of Mysore 40th Anniversary Lecture at the celebrations held at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium in city last evening. Beginning his address with his 10-year-long association with Star of Mysore, Devdutt explained how…

Avoid travelling in goods transport vehicles
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Avoid travelling in goods transport vehicles

February 18, 2018

Sir, Very recently on 14th February this year, a lorry carrying 46 people on a pilgrimage from Chikballapur district met with an accident near Giddalur town in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh when it overturned at a road curve. Although it became difficult for local people as they did not know Kannada, they helped in…

Suttur Seer greets Star of Mysore
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Suttur Seer greets Star of Mysore

February 18, 2018

Mysuru: Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji of Suttur Srikshethra, who could not attend the Anniversary celebrations of Star of Mysore (SOM) last evening due to prior engagement, has sent the following message greeting SOM and the same was read out at the function. Dear Sri Ganapathy, At the outset, we congratulate you on the eve…

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