Mysuru: S. Janaki, who left an indelible mark on the film industry, will be remembered not only for her soulful songs but also for her simplicity and graceful demeanour. Her husband, V. Ram Prasad, was a pillar of support throughout her illustrious career. After he died in 1997, Janaki’s life took a quiet turn. From then…
Mysuru: After reigning over the world of music for six decades, S. Janaki gave her final public performance in Mysuru on Oct. 28, 2017. ‘S. Janaki Musical Nights’ was organised at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri by the S. Janaki Charitable Trust in association with S. Janaki Furniture and Timbers. Janaki Amma began the evening with an invocation to Lord Ganesha before captivating the packed audience…
Mysuru: Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is considering setting up an S. Janaki Memorial Music Study and Digital Archive Centre, Vice-Chancellor Prof. A.P. Jnanaprakash has announced. Expressing deep condolences over the passing of the legendary playback singer, he said, “S. Janaki, who rendered the highest number of songs in Kannada, holds a permanent place in the hearts of Kannadigas. Her…
MDA to develop open space near Kukkarahalli Lake into a park with walking path, children’s play area & gym Mysuru: The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has floated a fresh tender on the Karnataka Public Procurement Portal for the comprehensive redevelopment of ‘Lalbagh’, located near Kukkarahalli Lake on Bogadi Road, opposite the Dhobi Ghat. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 5 crore. The site has long been…
Mysuru: Though the State Government had announced that Sub-Registrar offices would remain open on Sunday (July 12) to facilitate property registrations and other services, due to the delay caused by server related issues, response in Mysuru was far below expectations, with only a thin turnout reported at all five Sub-Registrar offices in the city. The five offices…
SP holds meeting with banks; Police, banks join hands to speed up refunds Mysuru: With cybercrime emerging as a major challenge, the Mysuru District Police have intensified efforts to curb online fraud and help victims recover money frozen in bank accounts. According to official figures, more than Rs. 7 crore has been frozen in over 1,400 bank accounts across Mysuru district. The Police are now…
Mysuru: Mysuru City Police, who are conducted operations against storing, sale and consumption of narcotic substances across the city, conducted a special testing drives on suspected drug users recently. Fifteen suspected drug users were subjected to tests during which four were found to have consumed drugs and cases were registered against them. The testing drives were conducted…
Mysuru: A gang of six persons, in a bid to get the shop vacated, allegedly threatened and abused the owner of a photocopy shop besides assaulting him. The incident took place at Shankar Enterprises photocopy shop on Basaveshwara Road in Veeranagere here recently. The owner of the shop who was reportedly assaulted is 33-year-old Shankar Murthy. In his complaint, Shankar has stated that on…
Mysuru: Kuvempunagar Police have busted a racket of immoral trafficking and rescued a woman, besides arresting three accused persons in this regard in the city. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided a building near a park in Lingambudhi Palya. Three accused were arrested and are being questioned to gather more information, ACP of Krishnaraja Sub-Division told Star of Mysore. A section…
Mysuru: The body of an unidentified man was found recently near Punjab National Bank ATM in the City Railway Station corridor. The man is 35-40 years of age, 5’6” in height, medium built, wheatish in complexion and oval faced. The kith and kin, if any, can contact the Railway Police on Ph: 0821-2516579 or Mob: 94808-02122.
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