Mysuru: Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University (JSSU), S.S. Nagar, Mysuru and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), USA, have agreed to continue the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed five years ago for faculty and students exchange to diversify their experiential knowledge. The visiting delegation from SIUE Dr. Randy Pembrook, Chancellor, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, USA and Dr….
Save Handicraft Industry:Members appeal to GST Council to reduce GST
October 30, 2017Mysuru: The Government’s move to levy any tax on handicrafts is not a wise decision. Such products are not to be considered and treated as commercial goods. However, if the tax has to be implemented under Goods and Services Tax (GST), then a 5 percent tax on all the goods, irrespective of HSN codes may…
Cauvery Emporium outlet opened at Mysuru Zoo
October 30, 2017Mysuru: Karnataka is known for its exquisite handicrafts world over and the Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation (KSHDC) is in the forefront producing new products and exporting them. The main outlet is popular as ‘Cauvery Emporium’ and this is a unit of Karnataka State Arts and Crafts Emporium. Minister for Sugar and Small Scale Industries…
Dy.SP M.K. Ganapathy case: BJP stages protest in Virajpet demanding K.J. George’s resignation
October 30, 2017Virajpet: The BJP staged a demonstration in the town on Saturday demanding the resignation of Bengaluru Development Minister K.J. George, who has been named as the first accused in the FIR registered by the CBI in connection with the suicide case of Dy.SP M.K. Ganapathy. The BJP activists, who gathered at the town’s Clock Tower,…
Ex-MP C.H. Vijayashankar to undertake district tour
October 30, 2017Mysuru: Ex-MP and former Minister C.H. Vijayashankar, who quit the BJP on Saturday, will undertake a tour of the district from tomorrow (Oct.31) to seek the opinion of his followers and well-wishers, on his next political move. Speaking to Star of Mysore after taking part in a book release function at Veena Seshanna Bhavan on…
Kodagu JD(S) sets Nov.1 deadline for Minister’s resignation
October 30, 2017Virajpet: The Kodagu District JD(S) has set Nov.1 deadline for the resignation of Bengaluru Development Minister K.J. George who has been named as the first accused (A1) in the FIR registered by the CBI in connection with the suicide case of Dy.SP M.K. Ganapathy. Addressing a press meet here on Saturday, District JD(S) president Sanketh…
Elected to Ursu Mandali
October 30, 2017Mysuru: Following were elected as the office-bearers (2017-2020) of Ursu Mandali Sangha, Thyagaraja Road: President – Kemparaje Urs; Vice-President – S. Lingaraje Urs; Hon. Secretary – G.S. Kiran; Cultural Sub-Committee President – Suma Urs; Sports Sub-Committee President – A.B. Kishor Urs; Directors – H.D. Naveenraje Urs, D. Jayadevaraje Urs, Madaraje Urs (Anil), N.B. Sharathraje Urs,…
Weddings and Events now at GRS Fantasy Park
October 30, 2017Mysuru: GRS Fantasy Park, India’s No. 1 Family Water Park in Mysuru, has now become a destination for magical weddings and receptions. Apart from enthralling the gathering, the Park also provides various facilities such as ample space for vehicle parking, experienced security and operations teams, amusement rides for guests, catering and other event management services….
R.K. Ashrama’s ‘Swachha Mysuru’ campaign
October 30, 2017Mysuru: The 35th week of the ‘Swachha Mysuru Swastha Jeevana’ campaign undertaken by Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, to enhance civic awareness about cleanliness and environmental protection was held in J. P. Nagar yesterday covering C, D, E and F Blocks, Revenue Colony, J.P. Nagar 2nd Stage and Siddalingeshwara Layout. Swami Mokshatmanandaji of Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama,…
Seminar against Tipu Jayanti on Oct. 31
October 30, 2017Mysuru: Tipu Jayanti Virodhi Horata Samithi has organised a seminar on the proposed Jayanti at Jaganmohan Palace on Oct.31 at 6.30 pm. Disclosing this at a press meet at Pathrakaratara Bhavan here yesterday, Vishwa Hindu Parishat (VHP) Pranta Seva Pramukh Muralidhar said that protesting against the State Government’s move to organise Tipu Jayanti next month,…















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