Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court has stayed a summons order issued by the Magistrate Court of Mysuru in connection with a rape case filed against Kannada actor and music director Sadhu Kokila and actor Mandya Ramesh at a beauty parlour and spa in Mysuru in 2017. Justice P.B. Bhajantri, hearing a petition filed by Sadhu Kokila…
Finally, Kalidasa Road potholes filled
December 10, 2019Mysuru: Finally, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) woke up to the plight of harried commuters travelling daily on pothole-ridden Kalidasa Road. The Civic Body has done patchwork on the road. But commuters have complained that after the patchwork, certain stretches of the road are uneven and this might cause accidents. Star of Mysore had published…
Security stepped up at Gangothri campus
December 10, 2019Mysuru: The authorities managing the University of Mysore (UoM) have increased security on its campus to prevent drunkards from throwing empty bottles here and there inside the campus and near the new buildings that dot the campus. Such places had become a haven for drunkards and other anti-social elements to carry out their illegal activities….
Delayed justice from Consumer Courts discussed at MGP meeting
December 10, 2019Mysuru: Consumer Redressal Forums or Consumer Courts in common language are functioning like Civil Courts by prolonging the cases. As such, aggrieved consumers have to wait for years for justice. This was the common opinion of participants at the monthly meeting of the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP). The meeting was held at MGP office at…
‘Samanathe Prakashana’ launched
December 10, 2019Mysuru: Maintaining that it is not enough if we speak only about the reservation provided by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to oppressed sections of the society, Chamarajanagar MP V. Sreenivasa Prasad said it is also important to throw light on all his other achievements. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Samanathe Prakashana,’ a publishing house located on…
Include yoga in school curriculum: Yoga Champ at JSS Rangotsava
December 10, 2019Mysuru: A three-day JSS Rangotsava-2019 organised by JSS Kalamantapa and JSS Mahavidyapeetha commenced yesterday at JSS Women’s College premises in Saraswathipuram here. School and College students will stage plays at 11 am and 6 pm daily with free entry for students (morning) and public (evening). The play Chandramukhi was enacted yesterday by students of JSS…
Seers play crucial role in maintaining social harmony
December 10, 2019Shravanabelagola (Hassan): Maintaining that Mutt Seers play a crucial role in maintaining social harmony, Jain Muni Sri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji said it is also the responsibility of the Seers to work for social welfare. He was delivering a discourse to mark his 50th anniversary of Suvarna Deeksha Mahotsava at Chavundaraya Sabha Mantapa in Shravanabelagola on…
Bariatric Clinic at Narayana Hospital
December 10, 2019Mysuru: Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Mysuru, launched a dedicated and comprehensive weight loss clinic (Bariatric Clinic) at its premises which was inaugurated by popular cine and television actor Aniruddha Jatkar on Saturday (Dec.7). The newly launched clinic will have a team of expert doctors led by Dr. H.M. Lokesh. The team will help patients in diagnosing…
Making miniatures to preserve imposing buildings for posterity
December 10, 2019In the fast-changing landscape of Mysuru, Maheshwar makes miniatutre models of original monuments before they are demolished or remodelled. His artwork aims to preserve these spaces as well as the memories of communities that inhabit them. He says that younger generation will be able to tangibly experience old buildings through his models. The Karnataka High…
Spreading fear among the People
December 10, 2019By T.J.S. George Rahul Bajaj’s reference to “the atmosphere of fear in the country” has drawn widespread attention. Newspaper editorials and channel discussions carried its echoes. Failing to understand the mood of the moment, Nirmala Sitaraman added to the atmosphere of fear by warning that if personal impressions such as Bajaj’s gained traction, it would…













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