Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP-Crime and Traffic) S. Jahnavi has ordered the suspension of Narasimharaja (NR) Traffic Head Constable Somashekar on charge of dereliction of duty. On Nov. 28, 2023 at about 10.30 pm, when NR Traffic Police were conducting routine inspection of vehicles near Manipal Hospital Junction, Head Constable Somashekar, stopped a car…
Sandal Urus Shariff of Hazarath Hyder Ali Khan Bahadur tomorrow
July 5, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The 248th annual Sandal Urus Shariff celebrations of Hazarath Nawab Hyder Ali Khan Bahadur, organised by Hazarath Tipu Sultan Urus & Welfare Committee Secretary Afroz Pasha will be held tomorrow (July 6) at 2 pm in Meelad Park on Ashoka Road in city. The celebration will be held under the patronage of Sir Khazi…
Musings on writers of Indian History
July 5, 2024Right-wing historians have arrived! I have noticed an increase in the number of writers of History of India — Social history, economic history, religious history and political history — after 2014 when Modi Government came to power. There was a perception that the old history of India written by the Islamic, Mughal and Colonial historians…
50:50 scam of MUDA: How and why of it
July 5, 2024By S. Arunkumar, Sr. Advocate Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) was created to form residential layouts and infrastructure for the city of Mysuru and later, handover the same to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) for maintenance. From the past 20 years, Muda has forgotten the very reason for which it was formed and has become only…
Ponnu, the Bangle Seller!
July 5, 2024Sir, This is in continuation of the write-ups in Star of Mysore on Ponnu Muthanna of Pelican Pub, who passed away on June 21. Life’s defining moments are from our first breath to our last. Ponnu made excellent use of every breath he took. Sweet is death that puts an end to all suffering, but…
Lady Police Commissioner assumes charge
July 5, 2024Seema Latkar, who was earlier serving as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Mysuru district, took charge as the City Police Commissioner this afternoon, thus becoming the first woman Police Commissioner of Mysuru city. She replaces Ramesh Banoth, who has been transferred as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP-Eastern Range), Davangere. Picture shows DCP (Law…
K.G.S. Bhat
July 5, 2024K.G.S. Bhat (88), retired Civil Engineer at CFTRI and a resident of Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, passed away on July 1 in city. He leaves behind his wife K. Jayalakshmi, sons Aroon and Ajith, daughter Anita and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Mukthidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage on July 2.
K.S. Saralamba
July 5, 2024K.S. Saralamba (78), a resident of Vishveshwaranagar, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind son M.S. Sathish, a financial advisor, daughter-in-law, grand-daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.
Ln. H. Mudde Gowda
July 5, 2024Ln. H. Mudde Gowda (92), a resident of Vontikoppal, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife Jayalakshmi, son P.M. Shivakumar, daughter-in-law, daughters P.M. Shuba and P.M. Meena, sons-in-law, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chirashanthidhama in Gokulam this evening.
Events tomorrow – JULY 6: Kalasuruchi
July 5, 2024Staging of play ‘Srimad Ramayana,’ directed by noted Vidwan Y.M. Puttannaiah, RamaGovinda Rangamandira, Ramakrishnanagar, 6 pm.
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