Mysuru: The Karnataka State Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University has at last decided to provide hostel facility to students coming from other parts of the State. Besides, the University is also on the lookout for a building to conduct classes. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Registrar Dr. Nagesh V. Bettakote said that the…
‘Ardha Kumbha Mela Special Tourist Train’ launched
January 2, 2019Mysuru: Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a Government of India Enterprise under Ministry of Railways, has launched “Ardha Kumbha Mela Special Tourist Train” for the devotees and tourists to experience the Ardha Kumbha Mela to be held in 2019 along with other major religious destinations. Apart from the above, IRCTC also organises Domestic…
Siddharamaiah inaugurates ‘Shathothara Suvarna Soudha’
January 2, 2019Mysuru: “Despite decades after independence, we are lagging behind in higher education,” observed former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah with regret. He was speaking after inaugurating the newly constructed ‘Shathothara Suvarna Soudha’ at the premises of Sarada Vilas Institutions in Krishnamurthypuram here on Monday. Stating that most of the parents wish their children to become doctors and…
Footpath vendors evicted; return in just one hour !
January 2, 2019Mysuru: As part of a drive to clear encroachments on city footpaths, the MCC evicted street vendors on Sayyaji Rao road last evening. Following numerous public complaints that vendors had occupied both sides of the footpath near Devaraja Market on Sayyaji Rao Road, thus hindering pedestrian movement, the MCC officials accompanied by Abhaya team, evicted…
New edition of Kumaravyasa’s Gadugina Bharata released
January 2, 2019Mysuru: A new edition of Kumaravyasa’s ‘Gadugina Bharata,’ compiled by veteran writer Dr. C.P. Krishna Kumar (CPK), was released at a programme jointly organised by Tanu-Manu Prakashana and Kannada Sahitya Kalakoota at the residence of veteran littérateur and Saraswathi Samman awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa on Udayaravi Road in Kuvempunagar here this morning. Speaking after releasing…
Residents upset over tree felling near Ittigegud
January 2, 2019Mysuru: Residents of Ittigegud were up in arms against a man for cutting the branches of fully grown trees next to their houses at Ittigegud in city here this morning. The residents were angry as the man was indiscriminately chopping the branches of trees without bringing it to the notice of City Corporation authorities and…
Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s 1059th Jayanti Mahotsav in Shivamogga from Jan.4
January 2, 2019Mysuru: Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s 1059th Jayanti Mahotsav will be held from Jan.4 to 10 at Jagajyothi Basaveshwara Anubhava Mantapa in Shivamogga. Ceremonial Procession The idol of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji, which arrives on the evening of Jan.3 from Suttur Srikshetra, will be received at MRS Circle and placed at Bekkina Kalmatha,…
Forest officers promoted
January 2, 2019Mysuru: The State Government on Monday has promoted and transferred two Forest Officers. Dr. K.C. Prasanna Kumar, who was serving as Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) at M.M. Hills Wildlife Sub-Division, has been promoted and posted as DCF, Mysuru Division. P. Ruther, who was serving as ACF at Chamarajanagar Wildlife Sub-Division, has been promoted and…
Prof. Bhagawan records statement at Police Station
January 2, 2019Mysuru: Following registration of an FIR against him over his alleged derogatory remarks on Lord Rama, writer Prof. K.S. Bhagawan appeared at Kuvempunagar Police Station and recorded his statement before the Police this morning. Earlier, Kuvempunagar Police, who had booked an FIR against Prof. K.S. Bhagawan under IPC Section 295A, had summoned the writer, it…
Beru-Chiguru Rangasambhrama in city from Jan.4 to 8
January 2, 2019Mysuru: Apravarambe, Mysuru, has organised ‘Beru-Chiguru Rangasambhrama’ from Jan. 4 to 8 at Nrupathunga Kannada School, E and F Block, Ramakrishnanagar here. Disclosing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Apravarambe Founder-Secretary Nagachandra said that about 50 school children would also join the troupe to enact the plays. The event will be…















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