[Migrants to Mysore] The recent incident of gang rape and armed robbery has triggered a new topic of conversation in Mysuru, a conversation that was for the most part limited to Bengaluru — the “outsider” problem. On hearing the news about rape and armed robbery, many Mysureans said it could not have been committed by…
Stationery is now stationary: Some thoughts
September 4, 2021Sir, This refers to the write-up titled “City’s booming stationery business now stationary” (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 2). A stationery store situated near my residence has on its name-board spelt ‘stationery’ as ‘stationary.’ When I had pointed out this spelling mistake to the person running the establishment years ago he brushed aside my pointing…
Tokyo Paralympic Games (August 24 – September 5): Shooter Manish Narwal wins India’s third gold
September 4, 2021Second yellow metal in shooting after Avani’s Singhraj bags silver, his second medal in Tokyo Indian shooters Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adana clinched the gold and silver medal respectively in the P4 – Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 final at Asaka Shooting Range today. The 19-year-old Manish created the Paralympic record as he amassed 218.2 points…
Indians assure 3 more medals
September 4, 2021Three more medals are assured for India at Tokyo Paralympics with three Indian para-badminton players — Krishna Nagar, Pramod Bhagat and Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj — making it to finals in their respective classifications today. While Krishna Nagar reached final of the Men’s Singles (SH6), Pramod Bhagat is into gold match in Men’s Singles SL3 and…
Kamala Ejaive
September 4, 2021Kamala Ejaive (68), a resident of Raghavendranagar in city, passed away yesterday. She leaves behind her husband J. Ejaive, two sons, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Christian Cemetery in Udayagiri, according to family sources.
P. Puttanna
September 4, 2021P. Puttanna (75), second son of social worker late K. Puttaswamaiah, passed away yesterday due to age-related ailments. A resident of Ittigegud, he leaves behind his wife, three children, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed this noon at the foot of Chamundi Hill, according to family sources.
Nagashayana
September 4, 2021Nagashayana (68), a retired teacher and a resident of Ramasamudra in Chamarajanagar, passed away at a private hospital in Mysuru on Thursday. He had served as a teacher at CR Balarapattana Educational Institution in Ramasamudra for over three decades. He leaves behind his wife, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends….
V. Krishnaiah
September 4, 2021V. Krishnaiah (76), a civil contractor of PWD and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) passed away yesterday. A resident of Saraswathipuram in city, he leaves behind his wife, one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds, according to family sources.
EPFO recruitment exam: Ban orders around exam centre tomorrow
September 4, 2021With the exam for recruitment of Enforcement Officers/Accounts Officers in Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) scheduled to take place at Maharani’s PU College on N.S. Road in the city tomorrow (Sept.5), the city Police have enforced prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC in 200 mt. radius around the centre from 6 am to 6 pm…
Lecture to mark Teachers Day
September 4, 2021As part of Teachers Day celebrations, University of Mysore (UoM) has organised a special lecture on ‘COVID nantarada jagattu – Unnata shikshanadalli shikshakaru’ (World post COVID – Teachers in Higher Education) at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri tomorrow (Sept. 5) at 11.30 am. Capacity Building Commission and Human Resources Member Dr. R. Balasubramanya will deliver the…













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