The University of Mysore (UoM) has awarded Ph.D in Journalism and Communication to Anto P. Cheerotha for his thesis ‘Climate Change Coverage in Kerala: Problems, Perspectives’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. M.S. Sapna. M. Savitha has been awarded Ph.D in Journalism and Communication by the UoM for her thesis ‘Karnataka Rajyadalli Bahujanara Shikshana, Parivarthane…
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People’s Park Public Library reopened
October 29, 2020The newly-built Public Library at People’s Park in city has been now reopened for general public. City Central Library on New Sayyaji Rao Road is also functioning as earlier. Readers can now apply for membership and borrow books, according to a release from the Dy. Director of City Central Library.
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Karnataka Sahitya Academy invites books
October 29, 2020The Karnataka Sahitya Academy, under its ‘Mukta Prakatana Male’, has invited applications from writers for publication of unpublished books. Any notable literary works related to topics such as critiques, biography, autobiography, research, dictionary and others, which are ready to be published, can be sent to Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Kannada Bhavana, Second Floor, J.C. Road, Bengaluru…
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Navodaya Vidyalaya entrance exam
October 29, 2020Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya has invited applications from eligible students for entrance exam for admission to sixth standard (2021-22). The application must be submitted online [www.navodaya.gov.in or https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/nvs-school/MYSURU/en/contact-us/JNV]. Applicant must have studied fifth standard in any Government or Government-recognised schools in Mysuru district in the academic year 2020-21. Last date to apply is Dec. 15. Exam…
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Chamundeshwari idol sculptor among 65 Rajyotsava awardees
October 28, 2020Four awardees from Mysuru; Awards to be presented in Bengaluru on Nov. 7 Bengaluru: Noted sculptor N.S. Janardhan Murthy, yoga expert-cum-Ayurveda doctor Dr. A.S. Chandrashekar, Educationist Dr. Puttasiddaiah and C. Maheshwaran (Media), all from Mysuru, are among 65 persons who have been selected for Kannada Rajyotsava Award being given by the Government of Karnataka for…
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Supari killing! Retired Principal’s murder case solved
October 28, 2020Saraswathipuram Cops nab five, including two ‘supari’ killers Mysore/Mysuru: Five persons including two supari killers have been arrested by Saraswathipuram Police in connection with the sensational murder of retired Principal Parashivamurthy at his residence in Nivedithanagar in city on Sept. 20 night. Addressing a press meet at Saraswathipuram Police Station this morning, Deputy Commissioner of…
Coronavirus Update
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: October 28, 2020
October 28, 2020Mysuru reports 169 new COVID-19 positive cases, 149 discharges and 2 deaths today.
Coronavirus Update, COVID-19, News
District Administration addresses complaints of Corona patients
October 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Three complaints received against Private Hospitals have been addressed, said District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. T. Amarnath. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, the DHO said Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri, in a bid to rein in Private Hospitals following complaints of excess billing, had constituted a Committee headed by Dr. Ravi, Family…
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Revival of Mysuru Bal Bhavan Society comes up with Rs. 11 crore action plan
October 28, 2020By Rajkumar Bhavasar Mysore/Mysuru: The Jawahar Bal Bhavan at Bannimantap in city, which is lying idle for the past several years, is expected to get a fresh look, with the Bal Bhavan Society preparing a Rs. 11 crore action plan for its facelift. The Bal Bhavan land was leased out to the Society by the…
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Rahul Agarwal takes charge as new DRM of South Western Railway, Mysuru
October 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Rahul Agarwal assumed office as the new Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, here on Oct. 27, 2020. A 1992-batch Indian Railway Traffic Service Officer (IRTS), he holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee. He has obtained his second Master’s in Thermal…
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