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Voting for Rajya Sabha begins
Results to be announced later in the evening today Bengaluru: Amidst speculations of cross voting in all three parties, the voting for the four Rajya Sabha (RS) seats from the State, began…
27 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
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Flights from Mysuru only to Hyderabad and Chennai
Flights to Goa, Kochi, Belagavi, Hubballi and Kalaburagi cancelled Mysore/Mysuru: Barring two destinations, the air connectivity to most of the routes from Mysore Airport at Mandakalli has been withdrawn by the operators,…
27 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
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Dr. C.N. Manjunath feted
Mysore/Mysuru: Former Jayadeva Hospital Director Dr. C.N. Manjunath, who retired from service at the end of last month, was felicitated at the ‘Dhanyavada Dhanvantari’ thanksgiving public ceremony held at Kalamandira on Hunsur…
27 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
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‘Don’t be under illusion that people who praise will be behind you’
Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Journalist H.R. Ranganath of Public TV, who delivered the felicitation address at Kalamandira yesterday, said that only a few people in public life have retained the trust of the people.…
27 Feb 2024 · 3 min read
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District Administration gears up for randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs
Mysore/Mysuru: With the Lok Sabha polls round the corner, the district administration has geared up for randomisation of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPATs) and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), that would be…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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Lok Sabha Polls-2024: State BJP leaders favour Prathap Simha for Mysuru-Kodagu
MP V. Sreenivasa Prasad’s son-in-law Dr. N.S. Mohan for Chamarajanagar Bengaluru: With only a few weeks left for forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, the State BJP leaders have recommended the names of the…
27 Feb 2024 · 4 min read
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Watermelon, cucumber prices soar as summer boosts demand
Mysore/Mysuru: Scorching heat has peaked in February with temperatures hovering around 34 to 35 degrees Celsius and the prolonged dry weather and soaring mercury levels have unmistakably signalled the arrival of summer.…
27 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
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MCC to tap private borewells to tide over summer water crisis
Mysore/Mysuru: With the water levels in KRS and Kabini Reservoirs steadily diminishing due to the failure of rains in catchment areas, Mysuru city and district are on the brink of a severe…
27 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
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Justice Anjaria takes oath as 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka HC
Bengaluru: Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria, 58, took oath as 34th Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka on Feb. 25. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered oath to him at Raj Bhavan. Chief…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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Torchlight procession marks Savarkar’s death anniversary
Mysore/Mysuru: A torchlight procession was taken out as part of the death anniversary of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar, organised by Veer Savarkar Pratishthan in city yesterday. The procession was flagged off from…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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Doctors average life span is 60 years: Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji
Mysore/Mysuru: Adichunchanagiri Mutt Seer Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji said that true meaning of the saying ‘Vaidyo Narayano Harihi’ can be understood, only if we understand the significance of a doctor’s service. Speaking…
27 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
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2,31,354 children to be administered polio drops in Mysuru District
National Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme on Mar. 3 Mysore/Mysuru: To ensure the success of National Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme on Mar. 3, Mysuru District Administration in association with the Department of Health…
27 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
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Pushya Edition of Champaka Rashtreeya Kalaa Utsava held
Mysore/Mysuru: Champaka Educational and Cultural Trust, Mysuru, conducted the Pushya Edition of its monthly Cultural Fest ‘Champaka Rashtreeya Kalaa Utsava’ on Feb. 17 showcasing Bharatanatyam performances by accomplished artistes from Bengaluru and…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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‘Ninaada Griha Sangeeth’ on Mar. 3
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of its ‘Ninaada Griha Sangeeth,’ Ranjani Memorial Trust, Udupi, has organised a vocal concert by Sarang Phagre from Bhopal at ‘Ninaada,’ #37, Rishabh Siddhi Layout, Kergalli, Mysuru, from 6…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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‘Mooka Spandane’ campaign to feed animals, birds in summer
Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chairman of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) H.V. Rajeev has appealed people to come to the aid of animals and birds in summer by providing water and food to them…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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Christians urge MP for Mysuru-Velankanni train
Mysore/Mysuru: Members of the Christian community have urged Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha for a direct train from Mysuru to Velankanni. Velankanni is one of the most visited pilgrim centres in South India,…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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Student from Mysuru drowns in Cauvery River
Madikeri: A student from Mysuru, who had gone for a swim in Cauvery River at Kanive village near Kudige drowned on Monday. The deceased student is Hruthwik (16), son of Ravikumar of…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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Leopards kill pet dogs
Mysore/Mysuru: In separate incidents, leopards have killed two pet dogs recently. While one incident took place at Karakanahalli village near Yelwal in Mysuru taluk, another incident took place at Bebi village in…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Jump Racing: Biggest Global Events and Origins
Horse racing is a sport that is popular all around the globe and it comes in two formats that have varying levels of international interest and presence on the annual calendar -…
27 Feb 2024 · 3 min read
Feature Articles
Abhiyenthararu to host five-day Rashtriya Ranga Utsava from Feb. 28
City-based ‘Abhiyenthararu - A Theatre For Engineers,’ in association with Ministry of Culture, New Delhi, will be organising a five-day Rashtriya Ranga Utsava (National Theatre Festival) from Feb. 28 to Mar. 3…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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Yella ok, muda beke? Houdu beku
Sir, This refers to Vikram Muthanna’s article titled “Yella ok, MUDA beke?” in Star of Mysore dated Feb. 24. Yes, muda beku but we don’t want useless administrators (officials or non-officials) who…
27 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
Sports
Annual Athletic Meet held at St. Philos
The Annual Athletic Meet of St. Philomena’s College, Mysuru, was held on Feb. 23 at the College football grounds in Bannimantap. Sudharshan, Karnataka State Volleyball Coach, who was the chief guest, inaugurated…
27 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
Sports
Seshadripuram Degree College students excel in sports competitions
The students of Seshadripuram Degree College, Mysuru, showcased their exceptional skills and teamwork by participating in various sports competitions. The Women’s Handball team secured 2nd place in Mysuru City Inter-Collegiate competition held…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read
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Farmers block Mysuru-Bannur Road in front of new DC’s office
Farmers, under the banner of Samuhika Nayakatvadalli Rajya Raitha Sene and Hasiru Sene, staged a ‘rasta roko’ in front of the new Deputy Commissioner’s office on Bannur Road in Siddarthanagar, in city…
27 Feb 2024 · 1 min read