Sir, This is related to the newly launched city bus service to the Outer Ring Road (ORR), as published in Star of Mysore on Aug. 16. While it is commendable that city bus services are improving, the Dasara mission to reduce congestion in the Central Business District (CBD) will not be achieved with this new…
‘Gabbar’ bids adieu to international cricket
August 24, 2024Mumbai: One of India’s prolific opening batter Shikhar Dhawan, popularly known as ‘Gabbar’ among cricketing fraternity, announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. Though Shikhar would not be seen donning the Indian’s colours anymore, he is expected to continue playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 38-year-old southpaw, who was last seen playing…
PKD hosts Mysuru’s first ever Submission Grappling Championship
August 24, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The PKD OPEN Submission Grappling Championship was hosted by Prajwal Karate Dojo (PKD), Mysuru, at Kodava Samaja in Vijayanagar recently. The event, which was Mysuru’s first ever Submission Grappling Championship, drew 150 participants from across the country, competing in various weight divisions and skill levels. Bengaluru MMA Gym emerged as highest medal winners, bagging…
Winners of F.K. Irani Golf Tourney
August 24, 2024Picture shows the prize-winners of F.K. Irani Memorial Golf Tournament posing with their trophies during the valedictory ceremony held at Sri Kanteerava Narasimharaja Sports Club (KNSC) in city recently. The tournament was organised at Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club (JWGC). The prize-winners — (standing from left – front row) Sridhar Singh, Siddharth Gowda, Deepak Jain, Satish,…
Tuition fee reimbursement: Calling Sportspersons
August 24, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) has invited applications from national and international sportspersons from the State who have won accolades in their respective sports for the reimbursement of tuition fees up to Rs. 50,000. The eligible sportspersons will get a reimbursement depending on the previous five years’ achievement. Candidates studying in…
Boodabalu Venkataswamy
August 24, 2024V. Venkataswamy (61) of Boodabalu village in Kollegal taluk, passed away at a private hospital in Mysuru on Tuesday. He was a member of BJP National Council. He had served as the Chairman of D. Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation and as BJP Hanur Mandal President. He leaves behind his wife, a son, a…
Sushilamma
August 24, 2024Sushilamma (92), a resident of Madhuvana in Srirampura passed away following a brief illness recently. She leaves behind her son retired Bank Employee Vijayakumar, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill.
Events tomorrow – Aug. 25: Rangayana
August 24, 2024Staging of play ‘Bob Marley from Kodihalli’ by Jangama Collective theatre troupe, directed by K.P. Lakshmana, Bhoomigeeta, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – Aug. 25: Pragna Shaikshanika mattu Samskritika Trust
August 24, 2024‘Pragna Rangotsava-2024,’ drawing competition for High School students, 3 pm; Valedictory, social activist and Kannada film actor Chetan Ahimsa delivers the valedictory address, Pragna Trust Hon. President Dr. P. Madesh presides, Kannada & Culture Joint Director V.N. Mallikarjunaswamy, theatre director Mime Ramesh, retd. Director of Gandhi Bhavan Dr. S. Shivarajappa and amateur theatre artiste Dr….













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