Mysuru: In a unique gesture of giving back to their alma mater as well as to the society, the ex-Cadets of No. 4 Kar Air Sqn NCC, along with the current Cadets and staff of the NCC Squadron, took up the solid waste and cleaning work on Chamundi Hill on Sept. 10. In all, 150…
Healthy Healthcare
September 19, 2017Similar to voices being heard from all sorts of circles, marked by mutually rivalling concerns, relating to the major afflictions bugging the land’s masses, particularly the uninformed rustic population, we also read in the dailies virtually everyday reports from both government departments and voluntary agencies keeping a hawk’s eye on the efforts to arrest fatalities…
Police to ensure a crime-free Dasara
September 19, 2017Mysuru: In order to ensure peaceful Dasara celebrations, elaborate security arrangements are being made across the city. For the annual Dasara which will begin from Sept. 21, the Police are expecting lakhs of tourists not only from across the State and country but also from foreign countries. In the wake of last year’s blast at…
View Points atop Chamundi Hill to boost tourism
September 19, 2017Sir, The View Points being developed atop Chamundi Hill with High Definition Binoculars, as reported in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 14, is indeed a practical way to promote tourism. The tourists can enjoy the panoramic view of Mysuru in daytime, particularly the Palace and surrounding areas. In fact, it was a long felt need,…
DC invites companies to sponsor Dasara events
September 19, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration has decided to invite private and government sector companies to sponsor Dasara events including cultural programmes,Yuva Dasara, Dasara Wrestling and Yoga Dasara. At a meeting of industrialists and company representatives, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, said that inviting sponsorship will give an opportunity for companies…
‘Adarsha Atthe-Sosey’ programme on Sept. 23
September 19, 2017Mysuru: Women and Children Dasara Sub-Committee has organised an ‘Adarsha Atthe-Sosey’ programme on Sept. 23 at 10.30 am at J.K. Grounds here to assess the compatibility of a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law and judge an ideal pair. The programme will be inaugurated by Nagalakshmi Bai, Chairperson, State Women’s Commission. Mallige Veeresh, Chairperson, Zoo Authority of…
Save Devanur Lake: An appeal to DC
September 19, 2017Sir, It is really sad and frustrating to see the apathy of our city’s top administrators towards areas like Udayagiri, Rajivnagar and surroundings. Our Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep has taken steps to restore many dying Lakes in Mysuru but the Devanur Lake is still out of his sight, even though it is in the…
Karnatak Music students bag rolling shield
September 19, 2017The music students of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University have bagged several prizes at music competitions conducted by Amarakala Sangha recently and have bagged rolling shield. The winning students — (kneeling from left) Eranayaka, Sharadhi Patel, C. Sahana, Kavya Dinesh, Spoorthi, Parvathi and Sampreetha — are seen with (sitting) Music…
Raitha Dasara from Sept. 22
September 19, 2017Mysuru: This year’s Raitha Dasara will be held at J.K. Grounds from Sept. 22-24, said Raitha Dasara Sub-Committee President Chowhalli Puttaswamy. Addressing press persons at the ZP Hall here yesterday, he said that the event would be inaugurated by District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa. Prior to the inauguration, farmers will take out a procession…
Dr. Veerappa Moily to release ‘Seemateetana Sirivanta Suggi’
September 19, 2017A collection of poems by Prof. K.S. Nissar Ahmed Mysuru: Former Chief Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily will release the book ‘Seemateetana Sirivanta Suggi,’ a collection of selected poems by Padma Shri, Nadoja Prof. K.S. Nissar Ahmed, at a programme organised at Navajyoti auditorium in JSS Women’s College premises, Saraswathipuram, tomorrow (Sept.20) at 5 pm,…














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