Udupi: Tributes and condolences poured in from all corners of Karnataka and other parts of the country after news of the death of 88-year-old Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter condoled the Seer’s death and called him a powerhouse of service and spirituality, said, “I consider myself blessed to have got many…
Udupi: Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji embraced appreciation and criticism showered on him and had said difference of opinion sparked debate on various issues. As Paryaya Swamiji, he has divided opinion for his plain-spoken remarks. The first flashpoint in his final term as the Paryaya Swamiji occurred in the fall out of the ‘Chalo Udupi’ protest…
Mysuru: Road Transport Department officials have launched a drive against vehicle owners who use faulty, fancy and illegal number plates. Those using illegal Government emblems and logos are also facing the same fate. The drive was launched in the city yesterday. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, RTO Mysore West Inspector Suresh said that…
Mysuru: Rich tributes were paid to poet laureate ‘Rashtrakavi’ Kuempu on his 116th birth anniversary this morning in city. At Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies(KIKS) Prof. Basavaraj Kalgudi, a retired professor of Kannada from Bengaluru inaugurated the event by offering floral tributes to the portrait of Kuvempu and garlanding the bust of Kuvempu in KIKS…
Mysuru: Metagalli Police have succeeded in tracing the two expensive ‘Shih Tzu’ breed dogs, belonging to Shruthi and Vishal Valiya of Mumbai, which were stolen by two-borne miscreants in city on Friday. A complaint had been registered at Metagalli Police Station that evening. It may be recalled here that Star of Mysore had published a…
Mysuru: The popular Dasara Exhibition concluded on Friday. Anticipating a huge rush in view of Christmas and New Year celebrations, Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) had appealed the State Government to permit an extension of the exhibition for nine days. As KEA received no information regarding the extension sought, the expo was closed as per the…
Mysuru: Flower Show inside Mysore Palace premises is the main attraction this year, but most of the flowers were withering down due to hot mid-day weather. In an effort to restore the freshness of these flowers, more than 4 lakh flowers at the venue were replaced and overhauled with new ones on Saturday. Floral replicas…
Bengaluru: Maintaining that the State Government was willing to extend all help to Scouts and Guides, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said that Rs.10 crore will be released for the development of Scouts and Guides training centres at Doddaballapur, Davanagere and Udupi. He was speaking after inaugurating the week-long 28th State-level Scouts and Guides Jamboorette organised…
Mysuru: Kannada playback singer and theatre personality M.D. Pallavi and troupe entertained the gathering at the Flower Show venue in Mysore Palace premises yesterday, with their soulful rendering of Kannada Bhavageete (poetry and light music). The event was organised as part of the ongoing Winter Festival in city. The singer, granddaughter of the famous theatre…
Mysuru: The second convocation of JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) for post graduates was held at SJCE campus, Manasagangotri in city on Saturday. Of the 415 candidates, 167 M.Tech, 15 M.Sc. Chemistry, 68 MCA, 107 MBA, 37 MBA Corporate Finance and 21 MBA Retail Management candidates were awarded degree in their respective stream…
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