Mysore/Mysuru: Despite Court orders explicitly prohibiting imposition of unnecessary hassles on people seeking death certificates, the bureaucratic machinery in Mysuru is withholding such documents from grieving family members. Officials cite jurisdictional and boundary issues as reasons for denial and the family members are forced to run from pillar to post for the crucial document. The…
By Prof. C. Naganna The year 2016 was the centenary year of the University of Mysore. The University was established in 1916. As the twenty-fourth Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University Prof. K.S. Rangappa galvanised everyone connected with the University and the centenary celebrations took place in a grand and befitting manner, spreading over one whole…
Impact on local environment and ecosystem will be studied, says Tourism Minister Mysore/Mysuru: Facing intense condemnation and widespread criticism from various environmental groups and activists who underscore the potential harm to the fragile ecosystem if the Chamundi Hill ropeway project is implemented, Tourism Minister H.K. Patil stated that a final decision on the ropeway proposal…
Mandya: Keragodu, one of the hobli headquarters in Mandya taluk, turned tense on Sunday after Police lathi-charged the villagers and activists of Hindu organisations who were protesting against the removal of Hanuma Dhwaja (Hanuma Flag) from a flag-post in the village. Keragodu was an Assembly Constituency of Mandya district until 2008. Several Hindu activists and…
UoM Vice-Chancellor, Traffic Police requested for humps: MCC Mysore/Mysuru: Hours after Star of Mysore published a report yesterday titled ‘Newly-laid unpainted road humps: 20 accidents in 12 hours; two riders seriously injured,’ the authorities got into the act and painted zebra stripes on the humps, warning motorists. The report highlighted how four unmarked and unpainted…
Mysore/Mysuru: The installation of unmarked and unpainted speed-breakers with no signs of warning on Bogadi main road in front of the main entrance gate to Manasagangothri campus, has led to a concerning situation. Within a span of 12 hours after the speed bumps were laid yesterday, there were 20 accidents, resulting in serious injuries to…
Full-sleeve shirts of aspirants cut to half; some urgently change jeans to track pants; a few appear in vests Mysore/Mysuru: Several thousands of aspirants appeared for the written exam for 3,064 posts of Armed Police Constables (APC) at City Armed Reserve (CAR) and District Armed Reserve (DAR) Police forces, for male and sexual minority (male)…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Davanagere Police have busted a fake currency racket engaged in the production and circulation of counterfeit Indian currency. Six persons including an MBA graduate, have been arrested and authorities have confiscated counterfeit notes amounting to Rs 7.7 lakh, along with a car, laptops, colour printers and paper cutters. Notably, counterfeit currency notes amounting…
Mysore/Mysuru: Somanna, a tribal welfare worker from Jenu Kuruba community, hailing from Althalhundi Moththa tribal hamlet (Naganahalli Gram Panchayat) at H.D. Kote in Mysuru has been selected for the Padma Shri Award by the Central Government in the Unsung Hero category for his commendable social work. Filled with joy over the prestigious award, Somanna told…
Mysore/Mysuru: All roads led to Manasagangothri campus with the inauguration of three-day Mysuru Fest organised by Department of Tourism at the Gangothri campus in city yesterday. The event, which attracted a large number of people in the morning, witnessed a heavy footfall in the evening, specially to tickle their taste buds with variety of cuisines…
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