Mysuru: Despite opposition from residents and environmental groups, the Public Works Department has decided to go ahead with the project to straighten a curve on Hunsur Road near Kalamandira. Mysuru-Kodagu Member of Parliament Pratap Simha will launch the project on Nov. 6, Monday (tomorrow). A communication from the MP’s office said that Pratap Simha will…
Mysuru: Primary and Secondary Education Minister Tanveer Sait, who represents N.R. Constituency in city, has asked the officials to expedite the ongoing works. Addressing a progress review meeting of N.R. Constituency works at Jaladarshini Guest House here yesterday, Sait asked the officials to provide Ashraya houses to the shelterless and to expedite all infrastructure works…
Mysuru: Accusing Chief Minister Siddharamaiah of himself being a casteist, former Minister and senior BJP leader V. Sreenivasa Prasad said that he has no moral right to call the BJP a communal party. Addressing a press meet at a private hotel here yesterday, Prasad explained how Siddharamaiah has been an opportunist, exposing and ditching all…
Bengaluru: Close on the heels of the BJP’s Nava Karnataka Nirmana Parivartana Yatra, the JD(S) will launch its poll campaign tour from Nov.7. Addressing a press conference here on Friday, JD(S) State President H.D. Kumaraswamy said that the first leg of the pre-poll tour will be launched at Chamundeshwari Assembly segment, from where Chief Minister…
One month deadline to rejuvenate Devikere, Tavarekere and Kempayyana Katte Kere Mysuru: A review meeting on works taken up under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was chaired by Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep at his office here on Friday. Randeep asked officers of Larsen and Toubro (L&T) and MYCAPS to take up rejuvenation work on Devikere, Tavarekere…
Mysuru: Will the majestic Nandi Statue on the way to Chamundi Hill be affected by Abhishekas and other rituals that are conducted every year? Yes, say chemical experts. The statue will be affected in the long run if harmful chemicals are used. When Star of Mysore posed this question to Mysuru-based chemical engineer S. Rajashekar…
Mysuru: The Survey process to adjudge the ‘Cleanest city in the country,’ undertaken every year by the Union Government, will begin in 60 days. Mysuru city, which got the coveted position twice, is all set to grab the position again and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has already begun preparations in that context. MCC has sought…
Mysuru: In a rare achievement a 7-year-old girl of city is capable of effortlessly driving a 10-wheeled lorry, an array of four-wheelers and a Quad bike with such a skill that defies her age. The girl Rifah Taskeen, daughter of Tajuddin and Bibi Fathima of N.R. Mohalla is a 2nd standard student at St.Joseph’s School…
By Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, former Head, Department of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Mysore For most of the traditional people Diamond Jubilee does not seem to be a familiar concept but we are all familiar with Shashti Poorthi which literally means attaining the age of sixty. Individuals who attain sixty years celebrate this…
Mysuru: Somwarpet Vittalacharya Sunil or S.V. Sunil is an Indian professional Hockey player who is known for his fast dribbling and pace abilities. His journey since his debut in the 2007 Asia Cup has been full of ups and downs. Here, S.V. Sunil opens up in an exclusive interview with Star of Mysore. S.V Sunil,…
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