Mysuru: A 28-year-old reportedly ended his life by hanging self at his residence in Vijayanagar second stage here on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Abhijit (28), a native of Periyapatna. Abhijit, who was staying at a house in Vijayanagar second stage, committed suicide by hanging self when nobody else was in the house…
CM to present MDJA Awards
July 14, 2018Mysuru: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy will present the Annual Awards for Journalists and Photographers at a function organised by Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) at Rajendra Kalamandira in Agrahara on July 20 at 10.30 am as part of Kannada Press Day (July 1). The following scribes have been selected for the MDJA Annual Awards: Lifetime…
Cash award for merit students
July 14, 2018Mysuru: Vinuthana Samsthe, Mysuru, has invited applications from meritorious students to present cash award in memory of Nanjangud’s model teacher late B.S. Parvathayya (BSP). Students, who have scored high marks in SSLC Maths and Science exams can apply. Only five students can avail ‘Swami Vivekananda Priya’ award. In addition, students who have scored high in…
Train of Knowledge
July 14, 2018While there are many who board trains to reach their schools, there are only a few who are actually studying sitting inside one. This Weekend Star Supplement narrates the story of a Government school in the nearby Nanjangud Taluk that has been painted to look like a Railway Station — complete with train, platform and…
Fat in Khaki
July 14, 2018By Vikram Muthanna The Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) with 14,000 Police personnel is a rather large force — both literally and figuratively. It seems, our cops have large figures and it’s becoming a problem. That is why a few days ago the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Bhaskar Rao, who is the Chief…
Slim staff strength
July 14, 2018In a recently introduced practice in industries and large business establishments employing a virtual army of employees in some countries of the western world as well as in India, particularly multinational companies known for their fat pay cheques, a considerable number of staff have been sent home, the measure ostensibly to cut operating costs and…
Extend Mysuru-Renigunta Express upto Tirupati
July 14, 2018Sir, We are thankful for the Mysuru Division of South Western Railway for arranging an overnight weekend train to Renigunta via Bengaluru City. The move comes at a time when the Bengaluru-Mysuru-Chennai line is doubled and electrified thus enabling movement of trains with increased speed restrictions. The new Mysuru-Renigunta Express is very beneficial and will…
Pratibha Puraskar for Kuruba students
July 14, 2018Abhinava Samskruthika Samsthe, Ramakrishnanagar, has invited applications from meritorious Kuruba students to present Pratibha Puraskar for those who have secured above 85 percent in SSLC and above 80 percent in II PUC exams, in 2017-18. Physically challenged students are also eligible to apply. Candidates may send their Caste Certificate, attested marks card copy, address proof…
Free Health Camp
July 14, 2018Hoysala Karnataka Sangha, Narayana Multi-speciality Hospital, Mysuru, Ishrae Mysore Chapter and Inner Wheel Mysore, have jointly organised a free health check-up camp on July 15 from 10 am to 1.30 pm at Hoysala Sangha premises, Lakshmipuram. Free blood sugar test, ECG, ear and eye check-up will be conducted. For details contact Ph:0821-2330995. .
Free medical camp tomorrow
July 14, 2018Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha, Mysuru, has organised its annual free medical camp at Mahaveer Vidya Mandir, C-A/2, LIC Colony, 2nd Stage, Srirampura, on July 15 from 10.30 am to 4 pm. Dr. Mathanda Aiyappa will inaugurate the camp on Sunday. Sangha President Jerry Ponnappa will preside. Physician Dr. Latha Muthanna, Dermatologists Dr. P.A. Kushalappa…
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