Sir, Being myself an environmentalist, I am tempted to appreciate your Editorial titled ‘From Despair To Hope’ which made an excellent read (SOM dated Apr.25). As an ardent reader of Star of Mysore, perhaps since its ‘birth,’ it is my observation that your Editorials are always topical and good. I had participated in public campaigns…
Suryakumar spearheads MI’s victory chase
May 8, 2019The enormously talented Suryakumar Yadav played one of his finest knocks on a challenging track as Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by six wickets in the first Qualifier, entering IPL final for the fifth time on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target of 132, MI got off to a poor start as both…
Den Thimmaiah emerges fastest driver in Autocross
May 8, 2019Den Thimmaiah emerged as the fastest driver at the National level 4-wheel Autocross Championship organised at Begoorkolli. Organised at the fields belonging to the members of Chendira, Ippumada, Chekkera and Thethira families by JCI Ponnampet Golden, he emerged victorious as he clocked in at 2.02 minutes at the 850-meter rally course. He also won the…
Mysuru men bag double Doubles title
May 8, 2019R.N. Ramesh, employee of CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru and Balasubramanyam of Vontikoppal Club, Mysuru, teamed up well to bag two Doubles title in the State-level Senior Tennis Championship organised by Dharwad District Lawn Tennis Association in Dharwad from Apr.26 to 28. The duo beat Veeresh Kelgeri and Raja Banshi from Dharwad by 5-3 in the 45-plus age…
Yash Aradhya to make Intl. Formula-4 debut
May 8, 2019Yash Aradhya, a multiple National Go-Karting and Formula 4 Champion from the State Capital, is all set to debut in the FIA Formula-4 South East Asia to be held from May 11 to 12 at Buriram, Thailand. With this, he is making a big leap in his motorsports international career. The FIA Formula-4 South East…
Dr. H.M. Ganesh
May 8, 2019Dr. H.M. Ganesh (68), retired Associate Professor, Dept. of Anthropology, Manasagangothri and a resident of Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, passed away on Apr.29. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at his native Hangalshettalli in Somwarpet the next day.
‘Do and Learn’ postponed
May 8, 2019Due to Western Railways cancellation of trains from Guwahati to Bengaluru effected in Odisha and West Bengal areas because of Fani Cyclone, the proposed ‘Do and Learn’ programme on Manipuri Pottery and Manipuri Dry Leaves at IGRMS, SRC Wellington House Irwin Road, Mysuru, will be postponed from May 8 to 10. Now the programme will…
Horticulture Zone extension
May 8, 2019The Horticulture Department, Mysuru, has implemented the Horticulture Zone extension under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREG). Farmers, who want to newly plant saplings of Coconut, Mango, Sapota, Guava and other fruits/ crops, should register at the Farmers’ Contact Centre at the office of the Horticultural Officer before May 26 with all…
Deputed to KSTDC hotels
May 8, 2019Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) to recruit Assistant Cooks, Waiters and Room Boys in its hotels in the State had provided a three-month training in Hotel Management at the Government Hotel Management College and Food Craft Institute in Mysuru. Out of the 60 candidates, who underwent the training, 40 eligible trainees have been deputed…
Passing-Out Parade
May 8, 2019The Passing-Out Parade of the 3rd batch of Women Police Constables, who underwent training at Police Training School, will be held on May 10 at 8 am at DAR Grounds in Jyotinagar. ADGP Praveen Sood will be the chief guest, according to a press release.








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