Organic farmer Veerappashetty of Srinivasapura taluk in Kolar, seen selling the organic mangoes grown by him at the two-day Organic Mango Mela, organised at Karnataka Institute of Agricultural Marketing on Hunsur Road in city. Veerappashetty has brought three tonnes of mangoes from his place to the Mela. Meanwhile, visitors to the Mela expressed disappointment as…
Congress workers demand completion of road works
June 18, 2018More than 100 Congress workers, led by KPCC Member Swamy, staged a protest in front of the PWD Assistant Executive Engineer’s (AEE) office in Periyapatna, urging the officials to take up the road works, which were stopped due to Assembly and MLC elections. The protesters alleged that the officials had stopped the works which were…
Lingambudhi Lake crying for attention
June 18, 2018Lingambudhi Lake premises, the regular place for many to take a morning stroll for fresh air, is in a pathetic state with garbage such as thermocol, empty plastic covers, plastic cups, used plates and dry leaves dumped in the drain hindering the easy flow of water. Also, foul smell is emanating from the drain as…
Plea to asphalt road in Gangothri HUDCO Layout
June 18, 2018This 2nd Cross Road in Gangothri HUDCO Layout is in a very bad condition and has not been asphalted since years causing inconvenience to the residents and motorists. Residents alleged that though they had requested the officials concerned many times, they only assured of taking steps but nothing has been done so far. Will the…
Sports Meet for scribes conclude
June 18, 2018The two-day annual sports meet for scribes organised by Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) concluded at the University of Mysore Sports Pavilion Grounds yesterday with prizes being distributed to the winners in various sports. The prizes were distributed by MLA L. Nagendra at the valedictory function last evening. Speaking on the occasion, Nagendra said that…
FIFA World Cup 2018: Switzerland clinch draw against lacklustre Brazil
June 18, 2018Rostov-on-Don: Brazil’s bid for a sixth World Cup got off to a slow start as Switzerland withstood an early onslaught to snatch a 1-1 draw in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday. On the day when holders Germany were shocked 1-0 by Mexico, Brazil’s tag as pre-tournament favourites looked justified in a dominant first-half capped by Philippe Coutinho’s…
Roger Federer claims his 98th ATP title
June 18, 2018Stuttgart: Roger Federer claimed his 98th ATP title on Sunday and re-established his unrivalled superiority on grass with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) victory over Milos Raonic in the Stuttgart Cup final. Top-seeded Swiss beat his Canadian opponent for the 11th time in 14 meetings while winning a first Stuttgart title. The 36-year-old will regain the…
M. Subramaniachar
June 18, 2018Subramaniachar (83), proprietor of Sri Lakshmi Fine Arts, Mandi Mohalla and a resident of Turab Ali Street in Mandi Mohalla, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in city following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Jodi…
Kabini water swallows farmer’s paddy crop
June 17, 2018Nanjangud: Unable to bear the sight of his standing paddy crop submerged in water released from Kabini Dam, a distraught farmer attempted suicide at Nanjangud this morning. The wailing farmer entered deep into the water and tried to drown himself. Fortunately, he was saved by his sons and fellow villagers who were passing by the…
Naxal Movement: High alert in Kodagu
June 17, 2018Madikeri: A high alert has been sounded in parts of Kodagu that borders Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada following the movement of Naxalites. Anti-Naxal Force is conducting combing operations in places including Bhagamandala, Talacauvery Forest, Karike and Kakkabe in Kodagu. Kodagu Additional SP Satish told Star of Mysore this morning that villagers residing in these…
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