An often heard slogan, bordering on tokenism, from the usual flock of public speakers of all hues, mostly on poll eve, is about inclusive society, meaning zero or near-zero gap between the current mass of economically weaker sections in the land and the rest who are comfortably placed in life, thanks to either enormous wealth…
Orientation on ‘Quality of Higher Education’
December 18, 2017Mysuru: A UGC sponsored one-day orientation programme on ‘Quality of Higher Education, Importance of Research and ICT-enabled Teaching’ was organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mysuru, recently. The event was inaugurated by Prof. P. Venkataramaiah, former VC, Kuvempu University. He opined, “Various changes have taken…
Ban on private vehicles to Gangothri, a welcome move
December 18, 2017Sir, Apropos the news item “Private vehicles to be banned inside Gangothri” (Star of Mysore dated Dec.7) which is a most welcome move though belated. It is very much appreciated by one and all to retain and regain the glory of the name ‘Manasagangothri.’ Nowadays vehicle population is equivalent to that of humans (if not…
Passenger dies in train
December 18, 2017Mysuru: A 60-year-old elderly passenger, who was travelling from the city to Bengaluru in Mysuru-Bengaluru push-pull train yesterday, reportedly died of heart attack near Mandya. The man, whose identity is yet to be established, suffered a heart attack even as the train was moving, following which other passengers attended to him. But he died, even…
Computer training for women on Dec. 22
December 18, 2017Mysuru: WISE, the members of the ladies wing of Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has invited applications from home-makers and budding entrepreneurs for an Educative and Interactive session on basic use of computers in day to day business, book-keeping and Introduction to “How to Manage or run a small Enterprise” on Dec. 22…
Mysuru U-18 boys win overall championship
December 18, 2017The Mysore District Athletic Association’s boys who won the U18 overall championship title in the State Cross Country Championships 2017 held at Ramanagaram on Saturday last are seen posing with the trophy. MDAA Hon. Secretary Srikanth is also seen.
Absence of drainage retaining wall posing danger to public
December 18, 2017The absence of a retaining wall to the big drain behind Ambedkar Bhavan opposite Zakariya Masjid in Udayagiri coming under MCC Ward No.52 is posing danger to the public, especially motorists and children. Residents say that during rainy season, the rainwater fills the drain resulting in sewage water from the drain overflowing on the road….
Bag National Awards
December 18, 2017Mysuru: Dr. Najma Mobin, Asst. Professor, Department of Anatomy, JSS Medical College, was awarded National Mahila Rattan Gold Medal at an event organised by the International Institute of Education and Management at New Delhi recently in recognition of her achievements. Dr. K.P. Mahesh, Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, JSS Dental College and Hospital,…
Excels in MMA Championship
December 18, 2017Mysuru: K. Kavya Shree, 2nd year B.Com student of K. Puttaswamy First Grade College, has won first prize in First Karnataka State Sport MMA Championship held at FIT Doddanekundi, Marathahalli, Bangaluru, recently. She represents Academy of Martial Science, Mysuru, with coach Kru. M.N. Vikram.
Protruding water pipe posing danger to motorists at B.M. Sri Nagar
December 18, 2017A water pipe, protruding in the middle of 15th Cross, 2nd Main Road in B.M. Sri Nagar, is posing danger to motorists especially during night times. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps before any fatalities take place.















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