Mysore/Mysuru: The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, has inked an agreement with College of Temperate Sericulture (CoTS), Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Mirgund, to promote temperate sericulture related research and product development initiatives in India. This agreement is the fruit of a day-long (Dec.14, 2021) deliberation between the two…
Garbage heap catches fire behind V.V. Market
January 22, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Heaps of garbage behind Vani Vilas (VV) Market near Agrahara caught fire causing tension for sometime this morning. Members of the public, who noticed fire immediately informed the Saraswathipuram Fire Station and also to the MCC Abhaya team. Soon, Fire and Emergency Services personnel of Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade, who rushed to the spot, managed…
Kuvempunagar Police nab chain-snatchers
January 22, 2022Recover three gold chains worth Rs. 4,27,500, seize two-wheeler Mysore/Mysuru: Kuvempunagar Police, who were investigating a chain-snatching case which took place on Jan. 14 at Ramakrishna Nagar, have arrested two chain-snatchers on Jan. 17 and have recovered three gold chains weighing 95 grams and worth Rs. 4,27,500 from them besides seizing a two-wheeler used for…
KSSIDC Vice-Chairman visits HIEMA
January 22, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Dattatreya, Vice-Chairman, Karnataka State Small Industries Development Corporation (KSSIDC), visited Hebbal Industrial Estate Manufacturers Association (HIEMA) in city recently and interacted with the office-bearers, Executive Members and HIEMA members. N.H. Jayanth, President of HIEMA, highlighted the problems faced by the entrepreneurs at the Industrial Estate and also the high taxes levied by MCC without…
Former India footballer Subhas Bhowmick passes away
January 22, 2022Kolkata: Former India footballer and renowned coach Subhas Bhowmick, passed away here today. He was 72. Bhowmick was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kolkata for the past few days. He was suffering from kidney-related complications and chest pain. A diabetic, Bhowmick underwent coronary bypass surgery 23 years ago. Bhowmick played for both East…
Farmer found dead: Villagers suspect tiger attack
January 22, 2022H.D. Kote: A farmer, who had taken his cattle for grazing, was found dead and the villagers have suspected that he may have been killed in a tiger attack. The deceased farmer is Marigowda (70), a resident of Kothanahalli (Hirehalli B. Colony) in the taluk. On Friday, Marigowda had taken his cattle for grazing to…
Duplicate liquor manufacturing unit raided
January 22, 2022Two arrested, 650 litres spirit, labels, packing machines, two bikes seized Mysore/Mysuru: A team of Excise Department officials and staff, who raided a duplicate liquor manufacturing unit on the outskirts of city yesterday, have arrested two persons besides seizing 650 litres spirit, labels, three packing machines and two bikes from them. The raid was conducted…
Four arrested for extortion and lifting vehicles
January 22, 2022Six two-wheelers, gold chain, mobile phone worth Rs. 5.05 lakh recovered Mysore/Mysuru: Alanahalli Police, on Jan. 16 and 17, have arrested four persons on charges of extortion and lifting two-wheelers and have recovered six two-wheelers, one 30 gram gold chain, and one mobile phone, all worth Rs. 5,05,000 from them. Following the arrest, the Police…
Traffic violations on the rise: Stringent action needed
January 22, 2022Sir, In continuation with the letter by Ashok Nayak titled “Use of mobile phone while driving on the rise” in Star of Mysore dated Jan.19, I would like you to use your good offices and put this up to the Traffic Police and the City Police Commissioner too. Everyday we see many violators on the…
Dr. Kripa Phadke feted
January 22, 2022Director of Nrityagiri Academy of Performing Arts and Research Centre and renowned Danseuse Vidu. Dr. Kripa Phadke was felicitated at a programme organised by Chinmaya Seva Trust, Mysuru, at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Jayalakshmipuram in city on Jan. 19. Picture shows Madhava Rao, Director-Academic, Chinmaya Vidyalaya and Dr. N. Suresh, Director-Administration, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, presenting a cheque for…















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