Mysuru: To promote novel reading habits among public, Manvantara Samooha Balaga, Srirampura, will be launching an initiative titled ‘Kadambari Odona Banni’ in the second week of August. For details, interested may contact N. Mahaveer Prasad on Mob: 93419-55068 before Aug. 10, according to Balaga General Secretaries K.R. Hari and J.S. Sunil.
Alleging intimidation, tea shop owner complains against APMC Vice-President
August 2, 2017Mysuru: One Somu running a tea shop in the premises of Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) yard in Bandipalya on Nanjangud Road has registered a complaint with Mysuru South Rural Police alleging that APMC Vice-President Basavaraj had intimidated him on mobile phone regarding the shifting of the tea shop. Somu, in his complaint, stated that…
Bahubhasha eetha Gayana contest on Aug. 6
August 2, 2017Mysuru: On the occasion of 71st Independence Day, the Akhila Bharatheeya Sahitya Parishat has organised “Bahubhasha Geeta Gayana,” a competition of semi-classical songs in different Indian languages on Sunday (Aug. 6) at Vijaya Vittala School in Saraswathipuram. Entries have been invited from the linguistic fraternity in city. There is no maximum age limit. Those interested…
‘RAAGA ROTARY’ music contest for High School students
August 2, 2017Mysuru: Rotary Mysore Brindavan will be conducting ‘RAAGA ROTARY,’ the Annual District-level Music (Vocal) competition for High School students on Aug.12 at Rotary Brindavan School premises here. The contest will be in: Classical Music; Daasara Padagalu; Light Music and Kannada Film songs. The contest will be held in the following categories: Sub Juniors – 1st…
Danseur Narendra to perform at Ganabharathi on Sunday
August 2, 2017Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a dance performance by Vid. G. Narendra on Sunday (Aug.6) at 6.30pm at Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar. Narendra, a seasoned and experienced Bharathanatyam dancer, is known for his outstanding choreographic skills. Originally from Mysuru, he moved to Chennai to be a faculty at the reputed Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts….
Lalithadrinagar Site Distribution: Heavy rush for MUDA application forms
August 1, 2017Mysuru: Mysuru Urban Development Authority Chairman D. Dhruvakumar was ecstatic with the response shown by the Mysureans to the site allotment at Lalithadrinagar, as hundreds gathered in front of various branches of Vijaya Bank, from this morning, to collect application forms. Speaking to Star of Mysore Dhruvakumar, said, “We are expecting over 60,000 applications for…
Release of Kabini Water to Tamil Nadu: Ryots block NH 212
August 1, 2017Mysuru: The vehicular movement on the Mysuru-Nanjangud Highway (NH 212) was disrupted for a couple of hours, as farmers staged a rasta roko in protest against the release of Kabini water to Tamil Nadu, this morning. The farmers blocked the highway near Hullahalli circle not letting vehicles to travel towards Tamil Nadu and Mysuru. The…
MCC fails to collect tax from over 100 Government Offices
August 1, 2017Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has failed to collect annual service tax from over 100 Government offices. This startling revelation came to light from a Corporator during the MCC Council Meeting held at MCC office here yesterday. It was said that out of 165 Government offices in the MCC limits, the tax is not recovered…
Republic Day Parade look to Jumboo Savari this year
August 1, 2017Mysuru: This is the first time that the renowned Jumboo Savari (after it became people’s Dasara) is planned to be held on the lines of Republic Day Parade in Delhi. The old-timers who have witnessed the Jumboo Savari with the Maharaja sitting on the golden howdah atop the caparisoned Ambari elephant still recall vividly the…
Dasara nears, still gutted ATM rooms continue to mar Palace entrance spot
August 1, 2017Mysuru: It is more than two months (May 12, 2017) since the ATM at the Varaha Gate in the Mysore Palace was completely gutted in an accidental fire. However, until today, it stands as an ugly testimony to the neglect of the authorities concerned. The State Bank of India ATM booth attached to the Mysuru…
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