Mysuru: A woman, who was on her way to distribute ‘Yellu-Bella’ lost her gold chain, when two scooter borne miscreants snatched the gold chain she was wearing at CFTRI Layout here on Monday. The woman who lost her gold chain has been identified as Sowbhagya, wife of Vijay Kumar, an employee at the Technical Division…
Four dissenting SC Judges not on CJI’s New Constitution Bench
January 16, 2018New Delhi: The four Supreme Court Judges, who publicly took on the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Dipak Misra, have been kept out of a Constitution Bench that will decide on many important cases, despite the country’s top lawyer claiming that the unprecedented rift between Judges had been “settled” during an informal meeting on Monday…
Amidst stiff opposition by Green Groups in Kodagu: Centre gives nod for Thalassery-Mysuru Railway Line via South Kodagu
January 16, 2018Kozhikode/Madikeri: Even as the concerned people and Green Groups of Kodagu are vehemently opposing the two Railway Lines (Thalassery-Mysuru via South Kodagu and Hunsur-Periyapatna-Kushalnagar-Madikeri-Mangaluru) cutting across the ecologically sensitive district, the Railway line to Thalassery seems to become a reality soon with the Union Government according in-principle approval to the long-pending Thalassery-Mysuru rail line project…
Two youths commit suicide
January 16, 2018Mysuru: Two youths have committed suicide in separate incidents. In the first incident, a 29-year-old youth, unable to bear the demise of his mother, committed suicide by hanging self at Vajamangala here yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Satish. The incident: Satish’s mother Rathnamma (45), who was ailing, was undergoing treatment at a hospital…
Governor dedicates new chariot at Suttur Srikshetra
January 16, 2018Nanjangud: Thousands of devotees from across the State witnessed Adijagadguru Shivayagogigala Maharathotsava at Suttur in the taluk yesterday. Speaking after dedicating the new chariot on the occasion, Governor Vajubhai R. Vala said that India is home to many religions and peace & harmony co-exist in the country. Pointing out that we should see the greatness…
Royal baby’s naming ceremony on Feb. 19?: Pramoda Devi says “It’s news to me”
January 16, 2018Mysuru: “This is news to me!” is how the family member of Wadiyar dynasty, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar reacted, on the naming ceremony of her grandson on Feb.19, which had appeared in a section of the media today. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Pramoda Devi said, “My silence should not be taken for granted….
‘Selfishness has eaten into service sector too’: Pramod Madhwaraj
January 16, 2018Nanjangud: “With people becoming more selfish, service mindedness is on the decline,” opined Minister for Sports and Youth Empowerment Pramod Madhwaraj. He was speaking at the inaugural programme of Bhajana Mela, Desi Games, Drawing Contest and boating organised as part of the ongoing Jathra at Suttur. Pramod Madhwaraj observed that a bad atmosphere had come…
Census concludes: 18 Tigers sighted in Bandipur
January 16, 2018Mysuru: The Tiger census conducted at Bandipur Tiger Reserve since a week has concluded. The census was conducted at all 111 beats in 13 ranges with 60 volunteers and more than 250 forest staff participating from 6 am to 10 am everyday. The volunteers and the forest staff who set off on foot collected data…
Sankranti in Mysuru: The first festival of the year celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety
January 16, 2018Mysuru: With women and children dressed in traditional attires visiting temples in the morning and distributing ‘Yellu-Bella’ to friends and relatives in the evening, Mysureans celebrated Makara Sankranti (Harvest Festival), the first festival of the year with traditional fervour and gaiety. As part of the festival, people visited various temples in city and offered puja…
Swachh Survekshan-2018: Cleanliness awareness fortnight launched
January 16, 2018Mysuru: Directorate of Field Publicity, Mysuru, in association with District Administration, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Citizens Forum for Swachha Mysuru, launched a fortnight-long programmes to create awareness among people as part of Swachha Mysuru Survekshan-2018 in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple here this morning. Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep launched the programme by offering puja…















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