Bengaluru: The Commission of inquiry headed by former High Court Judge K.N. Keshavanarayana that probed the death of Dy. Superintendent of Police M.K. Ganapathy submitted its 320-page report to the State Government yesterday. The Commission was set up in July 2016 after Ganapathy was found hanging in a room at a lodge in Madikeri on…
Former UoM kho-kho player passes away
February 27, 2018Former Mysore University kho-kho player R. Sanjay (40), who was part of the Varsity team that won bronze medal in the All-India Inter-University Championships, passed away at Bengaluru yesterday following cardiac arrest. Son of late Ramprasad, Sanjay leaves behind his mother Vijayalakshmi, wife Bhavani, a sister, a brother and a host of relatives and friends….
ADC holds meeting on availability of land for sanctioned Community Halls
February 27, 2018Mysuru: Additional DC T. Yogesh held a meeting with officials of the Social Welfare, Backward Classes Welfare and Integrated Tribal Welfare Departments, at the ZP Hall here yesterday to discuss allotment of land for sanctioned community Halls (Samudaya Bhavans). At the meeting, the officials apprised the ADC on non-availability of land in their respective jurisdiction…
Illegal transportation of PDS rice bags: Driver arrested, 24 rice bags seized
February 27, 2018Mysuru: N.R. Police, acting on a tip off, have arrested the driver of a goods vehicle on charges of transporting Public Distribution System (PDS) rice bags illegally and have seized 24 bags of PDS rice being transported to Mandya. The arrested driver has been identified as Mohan. On Feb.25, N.R. Sub-Inspector Mohan on receiving information…
Despite opposition from villagers and devotees of Goddess Cauvery: Mega Sai Baba Temple coming up at Bhagamandala
February 27, 2018Madikeri: The proposal to construct a huge temple for Shirdi Sai Baba at eco-sensitive Bhagamandala in Kodagu district has stirred a hornet’s nest as environmentalists and local villagers are opposing the project as it would lower the importance of Bhagandeshwara Temple there. The ‘Bhoomi Puja’ (foundation stone) for the temple complex will be laid on…
KSCA Mysuru Zonal League: Arjun slams double ton in Jo Jo CC’s big win
February 27, 2018A double century by opener and south-paw Arjun Hoysala (205 n.o., 27×4, 3×6), helped Jo Jo CC to register a big innings and 135 run win over Mysore Cricket Club in the KSCA Mysuru Zone 1st Division League two-day tie played at SDNR Wadiyar Platinum Jubilee University Grounds here recently. Scores 1st Division — Mysore…
Allegations of illegal appointments and sexual harassment: Governor’s office orders probe on former In-charge UoM VC
February 27, 2018Mysuru: The Karnataka Governor’s office has asked the University of Mysore (UoM) to probe the allegations of illegal appointments of non-teaching staff and allegations of sexual harassment against the former In-charge Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dayananda Mane. Sources in the University told Star of Mysore that the letter from the Governor’s office was delivered to the office…
Voting is everyone’s right: ZP CEO P. Shivashankar
February 27, 2018Mysuru: Stating that the Assembly polls schedule may be announced any time, ZP CEO P. Shivashankar has called upon the voters to exercise their franchise without any fear. He was speaking after inaugurating the Backward Classes Cell of the University of Mysore (UoM) at Senate Bhavan, Manasagangothri here yesterday. Emphasising on the need for compulsory…
Report on Ramdas’ allegations on voter list irregularities to be submitted today
February 27, 2018Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep, who is also the District Electoral Officer, has said that the probe into the charges made by former Minister S.A. Ramdas that there has been a number of illegal voter deletion in the electoral rolls, has been completed and he would send a report to the Election Commissioner in…
N. Krishnan Memorial All India Senior Tennis: Nagaraj bags grand doubles
February 27, 2018City’s R. Nagaraj, an Administrative Officer in Income-Tax Department, Mysuru, won 55 Plus Men’s Singles and Doubles titles in the N. Krishnan Memorial All India Senior Tennis Tournament-2018 conducted by Trivandrum Tennis Club here from Feb.19 to 23. In the Singles event, Nagaraj beat A. Sanjai Kumar 6-2, 6-3 in the final to clinch the…
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