Mysore/Mysuru: A day after Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda inaugurated the office of Hootagalli CMC (City Municipal Council) at High Tension Double Road in Hootagalli along Hunsur Road, MP Pratap Simha has sought disciplinary action against Hootagalli CMC Commissioner for reported violation of protocol by not inviting District Minister S.T. Somashekar and him (Simha) as the…
Two leopards spotted at Sai Layout
August 29, 2021Fear grips residents Mysore/Mysuru: Residents of Sai Layout near Preethi Layout on the outskirts of city are living in a sense of fear after two leopards were found prowling in the layout vicinity three days ago. Sowmya and Suma, residents of the area, told Star of Mysore that on last Thursday, when they were returning…
Auto driver murdered over petty reasons
August 29, 2021Bettadapura: An auto driver was allegedly murdered by another auto driver over petty reasons near Bettadapura on Thursday. Another person has been brutally assaulted for questioning the auto driver. While the deceased has been identified as Jagadish alias Yadiyur (42) of Bettadapura, the person, who was brutally assaulted, has been identified as Sunil Kumar, friend…
Centre introduces ‘BH-series’ mark for vehicles
August 29, 2021New Delhi: The Centre has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles of Bharat series (BH-series) to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles across States. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, a vehicle bearing BH-series tag will not require assignment of a new registration mark when the owner…
‘A stable Government at the Centre is needed for a vibrant democracy’
August 29, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Regretting that no single party had come to power on its own in the past couple of decades, Chamarajanagar BJP MP V. Sreenivasa Prasad said, political instability at the Centre has ended with Modi-led BJP Government coming to power at the Centre with an absolute majority. He was speaking after releasing Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar’s…
Railway under-bridge in Nanjangud needs urgent attention
August 29, 2021Sir, It pains me to say that civic deformities abound the temple town Nanjangud. The Railway under-bridge opposite main Post Office on the busy MGS Road is an eyesore, hindering movement of motor vehicles, especially during monsoon, when water clogs to a height of almost 2 to 3 feet. Besides, the various potholes right below…
Tokyo Paralympics: India’s Bhavinaben Patel takes home historic silver
August 29, 2021Becomes only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after Deepa Malik Bhavinaben Patel today became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after she signed off with a historic silver following a 0-3 loss to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the Women’s…
Tokyo Paralympic Games (August 24 – September 5): Afghan paralympians will compete in Tokyo: IPC
August 29, 2021Afghanistan’s two Paralympic athletes have arrived in Tokyo and will compete at the Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said yesterday. “The Afghan athletes Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli were warmly welcomed to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Village,” the IPC said in a statement. With the swift fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, the pair…
Rev. Sr. Annette
August 29, 2021Rev. Sr. Annette (87), former Principal of Teresian College, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru, passed away yesterday night at a private hospital in city. Sr. Annette, who joined Teresian College in 1966, served as the Principal for 16 years from 1977 to 1993. Funeral mass was held at Nirmala Convent Chapel in city at 3 pm today followed…
Lakshmamma
August 29, 2021Lakshmamma (65), mother of teacher and littérateur T. Lokesh, passed away yesterday afternoon at the town. She leaves behind her husband Timmashetty, son Lokesh, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Kalkunike Burial Grounds this morning, according to family sources.
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