Mysore/Mysuru: A 35 to 40-year-old woman from Belagavi, who had reportedly left home after having a tiff with her family members, was rescued at KSRTC Sub-urban Bus Stand in the city this morning. The woman, who came in an early morning bus from Belagavi at around 4 am, was found lonely at the waiting arena…
Miscreants barge into house, decamp with cash, gold after threatening couple
April 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Miscreants, who barged into a house, accused the couple of running flesh trade, threatened them of lodging a Police complaint and made away with cash and gold ornaments from the house. The incident took place at the house of one Manjula at Vijayanagar 1st Stage on Apr. 6 night. Four miscreants, who barged into…
Driver of newspaper transporting vehicle dies of heart attack
April 11, 2023Kushalnagar: A driver of a goods vehicle, transporting newspapers, has died of heart attack at his house soon after he distributed newspapers to all centres yesterday. The deceased is Rizwan (43), a resident of Madenadu near Madikeri. He leaves behind his wife, two children and a host of relatives and friends. Yesterday morning, Rizwan brought…
One killed, two injured as bees attack cowherds, farmers
April 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: One person tending his cattle was killed while two others sustained injuries when a swarm of bees attacked them at Hosathoravalli and Belaganahalli villages in H.D. Kote taluk. The deceased has been identified as Chikkamalegowda (65), the other two, identified as Beeregowda and Shankaranaika, fell unconscious due to bee stings. The swarm of bees…
Ph.D student ends life by jumping into Cauvery River
April 11, 2023Srirangapatna: A Ph.D student committed suicide by jumping into Cauvery River, near Venugoplaswamy Temple at Hosa Kannambadi village in KRS Backwaters on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Prasad (32), a native of Doddinduvadi village in Kollegal taluk, who was pursuing his Ph.D in History at Mysore University. It is learnt that Prasad’s mother…
101-year-old Rangarao passes away
April 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: H.K. Rangarao (101), a resident of Chamaraja Mohalla, passed away yesterday night at his residence in city. He leaves behind 2 daughters, 1 son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.
Micro-chipping your Pet Dog
April 11, 2023By Dr. M. Sumanth Bedre Dog is man’s best friend — one that may have an urge to wander and explore and runs the risk of getting lost. Unfortunately, it is not too uncommon for dogs to lose their way back home and end up in shelters. A staggering number of dogs are lost in…
Periyapatna: Difficult guessing game this Assembly election
April 11, 2023By Mohan Kayaka Periyapatna is known for its excellent-grade tobacco leaves and is popular for its cultivation. In terms of elections, the Periyapatna Assembly Constituency always attracts attention due to the head-to-head contests between candidates from Congress and Janata Parivar. As the voting day for the upcoming elections draws closer, curiosity and excitement are on…
When UK First Lady was asked to come to front row at Rashtrapati Bhavan
April 11, 2023Sir, Apropos to the article ‘Padma Awards: Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa recounts meeting PM Modi’ by Prof. G.L. Shekar, recounting the celebrated author’s experience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, published in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 10, I would like to add another noteworthy incident that I…
Actor Pratham inaugurates Besige Bandi at Nypunya
April 11, 2023Actor Pratham of Big Boss-fame inaugurating ‘Besige Bandi’ summer camp, organised by Nypunya School of Excellence by flagging off a folk procession in front of Sumasopana Park on Aniketana Road in Kuvempunagar here yesterday morning. A procession comprising folk troupes and children was taken out on the occasion. The summer camp will be held for…
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