H.D. Kote: The historical chariot festival (Rathotsava) of Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple was held recently at K. Belthur in the Taluk amidst religious fervour in the presence of thousands of devotees. Special prayers were offered to presiding deity at the Temple since morning. Panaka, buttermilk and kosambari were distributed to the devotees after the Rathotsava….
MLA launches various development works in Chamaraja Constituency
March 16, 2020Inaugurates RO drinking water unit at Lakshmikanthanagar Mysore/Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra launched various development works worth Rs. 1.70 crore (MLA fund) by performing ‘guddali puja’ near Panduranga Temple in Mandi Mohalla this morning. The works being taken up are; Ashoka Road development works at a cost of Rs. 75 lakh, re-asphalting of Geetha Mandir…
He was inquisitive since childhood: Mother
March 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Mahadesh Prasad’s mother A.R. Rathnamma (Nagarathnamma), a resident of Bogadi II Stage, is elated with the news that her son is playing a crucial role in developing COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking to SOM, she said that it was a proud moment for her. “I have three children and all of them are scientists who…
Dr. A.J. Mahadesh Prasad is a committed Biomedical Scientist, says Guide
March 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The research Guides of Dr. A.J. Mahadesh Prasad, who is in the European Task Force for Coronavirus research team, describe him as a dedicated researcher who has involved himself in developing cures for many diseases that are plaguing the humanity. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Prof. K. Kemparaju of Department of Microbiology,…
Kamal Nath gets 10-day break from number game
March 16, 2020Bhopal: The Kamal Nath-led Congress Covernment in Madhya Pradesh got a 10-day reprieve today as the Assembly session was adjourned without an anticipated Trust Vote until Mar. 26 over coronavirus, after a one-minute address by Governor Lalji Tandon. Just after the brief address of the Governor, BJP MLAs raised the demand for a floor test,…
Music School celebrates Anniversary
March 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The 24th Anniversary of Sri Bhramaramba Sangeetha Vidyalaya, Mysuru, was celebrated in city recently. Sri Hamsananda Swamiji of Sadhana Mandira was given a traditional welcome with Poorna Kumbha and vedic chants. Swamiji inaugurated the celebrations along with other invited guests. Prof. S. Ayyappan, Chancellor of Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur, was the chief guest….
Book on Scientific Pranayama released
March 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that Yoga is an ancient art and Pranayama is a very important part of it, former Chairman of Kuvempu Bhasha Bharathi Pradhikara Dr. Pradhan Gurudatta said that Pranayama is the one that gives an ‘Aayama’ (support) to ‘Praana’ (Breath). He was speaking after releasing ‘Vygnanika Pranayama’ (Scientific Pranayama) written by Psychologist Devaki Madhav…
Ponnampet Taluk to be launched in April
March 16, 2020Gonikoppa: A year after the previous JD(S)-Congress Coalition Government, headed by H.D. Kumaraswamy, announced the formation of 12 new taluks in the State, including Ponnampet and Kushalnagar in Kodagu district, the Ponnampet Taluk Action Committee and the Citizens Committee have jointly decided to bring Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa for the official launch of Ponnampet taluk…
Dutch queue for Cannabis as Coronavirus closes cafes
March 16, 2020The Hague: Cannabis smokers aiming to keep calm and carry on despite coronavirus queued up outside Dutch coffee shops yesterday after the Government ordered their closure to beat the outbreak. Customers lined up in their dozens as they tried to beat a deadline for the closure of the marijuana cafes and stockpile weed supplies for…
Entry into National Parks banned
March 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The authorities have banned entry into Nagarahole and Bandipur National Parks till Mar. 23 as precautionary measure to prevent spread of Coronavirus. Authorities have also banned Safari in these two Parks. The decision was taken to safeguard the interests of the visiting public as well as the animals, according to a press release. However,…















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