Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, Mayor Shivakumar and Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda performed ‘Guddali Puja’ for the construction of a skating rink at the ground adjacent to CITB Choultry in Hebbal Second Stage here this morning. The rink, which is the first of its kind in the city, is 29 mts long, 62 mts wide…
Auto gets stuck in slush
May 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A wheel of a passenger autorickshaw got stuck in slush caused by the damaged water pipeline near Mandi Market in Mandi Mohalla in the city and the driver struggled to remove the vehicle, the video of which has gone viral on social media. Autorickshaw driver Ganesh told Star of Mysore: “I had come near…
Free Angioplasty workshop at Jayadeva Hospital in Mysuru on June 15 and 16
May 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Coming to the aid of poor patients, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences will conduct a week-long free Angioplasty workshop at its Hospitals in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Kalaburagi from June 12 to 18 on different days. Addressing presspersons here recently, Jayadeva Institute Director Dr. C.N. Manjunath said that Jayadeva Hospital, in association with Medtronics,…
IRS Officer from Kodagu appointed Dy. Director of Enforcement
May 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Kottangada Pemmaiah, an Indian Revenue Services (IRS – Income Tax) Officer from Kodagu, has been appointed as Deputy Director of Enforcement in the Directorate of Enforcement. The appointment order was issued by the Office of the President of India on May 25. Dr. Pemmaiah from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) cadre…
Finding global markets for Mysuru’s unique products
May 27, 2023Capacity-building programme held to promote exports of locally sourced products Mysore/Mysuru: A capacity-building programme was organised on Friday for local artisans and entrepreneurs for promotion of Mysuru’s unique products such as Mysore Agarbathi, Mysore Silk, Mysore Silk Logo, traditional paintings, Mysore sandalwood oil and soaps, jasmine (Mysore Mallige), Mysore Vilyadele (betel leaf), Mysore Pak, Nanjangud…
IPL betting: Youth murdered, cops arrest 10 swiftly
May 27, 2023Bharathinagar: A 30-year-old youth was brutally murdered over Indian Premier League (IPL) betting row, at Borapura Colony near Bharathinagar on Thursday (May 25) evening. Maddur Police have arrested 10 accused in the case. Puneeth, son of Rajendra of Chikkarasinakere village, is the deceased. He was into IPL betting along with his friends, but had to…
Four Music Concerts at Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha from May 28
May 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha is hosting four concerts in a row — One to celebrate 158th birth anniversary of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Mysore K. Vasudevacharya on May 28 and T.R. Mahalingam Samsmarana Programmes from May 29 to 31 — at its premises on JLB Road in city. On May 28 at 6 pm, for Vasudevacharya…
Appointed as CM’s Joint Secretaries
May 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: B. Shivaswamy, a selection grade KAS Officer, currently serving as the Joint Director (Administration) in the Directorate of Municipal Administration, has been appointed as the Chief Minister’s Joint Secretary. He is a native of Gopalapura village in Mysuru taluk. Also, M. Ramaiah, a retired Additional Director of Backward Classes Welfare Department, has been appointed…
Karnataka Samskrutika – Sahitya Parishat to be inaugurated on May 28
May 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Samskrutika – Sahitya Parishat, cultural programmes and other related events will be inaugurated on May 28, said Parishat’s State President Savitha Shastri. Addressing a press conference at Patrakartara Bhavan in the city on Thursday, she said the inaugural function will held at 10.30 am at Town Hall in the city. Melukote Vangeepura Mutt’s…
Mango Mela begins at Kuppanna Park
May 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day Mango Mela got off to a good start at Kuppanna Park near Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle (Hardinge Circle) in city this morning, with fruit-lovers thronging the Mela to carry home the ‘King of Fruits’ ripened in natural method. Even before the Mela saw official start, the eagerly waiting customers couldn’t resist the temptation…















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