From CITB legacy to MUDA scams: Can the new MDA restore public Trust? By R. Raghu (Kautilya) [Translated from Kannada into English by Star of Mysore News Editor B.C. Thimmaiah] There’s an old saying: “Closing the fortress gates after the town has been looted.” In the case of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), this adage…
Former Minister opposes Tamannaah Bhatia as Mysore Sandal Soap Ambassador
May 27, 2025Mysuru: Slamming the State Government for selecting actress Tamannaah Bhatia, who mainly works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films as the Brand Ambassador for Mysore Sandal Soap manufactured by State-run Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), former Minister and JD(S) Working President S.R. Mahesh wanted to know for what reason the actress was appointed by…
Water level in reservoirs rising
May 27, 2025KRS Dam records an inflow of 19,129 cusecs, Kabini – 21,946 cusecs, Harangi – 3,431 cusecs Mysuru: Following heavy rainfall over the past few days, the water level in reservoirs of Mysuru region is rising steadily with each passing day. The water level at KRS Dam in Srirangapatna taluk stood at 92 ft. today as…
NDRF team lands in Kodagu
May 27, 2025Madikeri: With the early onset of monsoon, a team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) landed in Kodagu district on Sunday night to take precautionary and relief measures during the monsoon. Since its arrival from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, the team, comprising the 10th Battalion of NDRF, has been camping at ‘Maitri’ Police Samudaya…
Be fully ready to face COVID: Chief Minister
May 27, 2025Bengaluru: With the spurt in Covid-19 cases triggering a fresh wave of alarm in the State, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the officials to be fully prepared to tackle the situation. CM Siddaramaiah issued stern instructions to the officials of Health and Family Welfare Department and Medical Education Department, at a meeting held to analyse…
BJP expels MLAs Somashekar, Shivaram Hebbar for six years
May 27, 2025Bengaluru: In a significant political development, BJP has expelled disgruntled party MLAs S.T. Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar for a period of six years. In an order signed by Om Pathak, Member-Secretary, Central Disciplinary Committee, issued this morning, BJP High Command suspended Somashekar, representing Yeshwanthpur Assembly Constituency in Bengaluru and Hebbar, representing Yellapur in Uttara Kannada…
MLA inaugurates Indira Canteen at Maharani’s Commerce College
May 27, 2025Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda inaugurated the Indira Canteen set up in the premises of Maharani’s Women’s Commerce and Management College on Valmiki Road, Paduvarahalli, here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, he said this was one of the 9 Indira Canteens in the district that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched here on Saturday. Stating that Indira…
3-year-old baby girl dies as lorry rams bike
May 27, 2025Fatal accident occurred as Cops stop vehicle for routine inspection on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway; irate kin stage road block; SP suspends three ASIs Mandya: In a heart wrenching incident, a three-year-old kid met its tragic end, in a tragic turn of events that unfolded here yesterday, following a alleged blunder committed by Traffic Policemen during routine…
Do not sanction tree felling sans strong reason: Khandre
May 27, 2025Cement blocks, interlock tiles around tree roots must go, says Forest Minister Mysuru: Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed officials to allow the cutting of roadside trees only when absolutely necessary, placing emphasis on conservation over clearance. He was speaking at a review meeting with officials of the Mysuru Forest Circle and Environment Department at…
Avadhoota Datta Peetham donates Rs. 25 lakh to Indian Army
May 27, 2025Mysuru: In a gesture of solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor — a targeted strike on terror camps in Pakistan — Avadhoota Datta Peetham, located on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road, has donated Rs. 25 lakh to the Indian Army. The donation was announced during the Veda Parayana programme as part…















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