Can we believe in Destiny? As I was leafing through Star of Mysore monthly guide of March 1997, accidentally my eyes spied on this article with the above heading by no less a celebrity lawyer and jurist as Nani A. Palkhivala, published on 11th March. Since this article has a mention of Indira Gandhi and…
11-day Dasara not unprecedented, clarifies Pramoda Devi Wadiyar
June 22, 2025Mysuru: Member of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has issued a clarification in response to certain media reports claiming that this year’s Dasara celebrations, spanning eleven days, are being held “for the first time in 400 years.” In an official statement, she clarified that this claim is factually incorrect and misleading. While…
Live poultry now sold on Mysuru’s footpaths
June 22, 2025Rare Kadaknath breed from Madhya Pradesh draws onlookers’ curiosity Mysuru: Mysuru’s bustling footpaths, already lined with vendors selling everything from fruits and vegetables to everyday essentials, have now become spots for live poultry sales — including rare native breeds that are usually hard to find in conventional markets. In recent months, footpath businesses have seen…
Kabini Dam safe: CNNL says old seepage videos circulated
June 22, 2025Mysuru: The Cauvery Neeravari Nigama Limited (CNNL) has clarified that the Kabini Reservoir in H.D. Kote, Mysuru district, is safe. In a press release, the CNNL Managing Director addressed concerns raised by certain visual media outlets, stating that outdated videos on the Kabini Dam were being circulated to spread misleading information and cause unnecessary panic…
Hundreds of students perform Yoga at Payana Car Museum
June 22, 2025Mysuru: Hundreds of students from various schools and colleges performed Yogasana marking the International Day of Yoga-2025 at Payana Car Museum on Mysuru-Bengaluru Road in the outskirts of the city yesterday. Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, in association with the Union Ministry of AYUSH, had organised the event which…
E-Swathu: Two MCC officials caught accepting bribe
June 22, 2025Mysuru: Two officials of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) were caught red-handed last evening by the Lokayukta Police while accepting a bribe to process a complainant’s application for E-Swathu property ownership documents. According to a statement issued by Lokayukta Superintendent of Police T.J. Udesh, the complainant approached the Lokayukta Police and alleged that Revenue Officer…
Eshwar Khandre to inaugurate Elephant ‘Arjuna’ Memorial tomorrow
June 22, 2025Mysuru: Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre will inaugurate the Memorial of much loved Dasara elephant ‘Arjuna,’ who died in a wild elephant taming operation, at Balle Elephant camp in H.D. Kote taluk of the district and situated within the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, tomorrow. Elephant Arjuna who carried the Golden Howdah during Dasara Procession for 9 years,…
Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Session
June 22, 2025Mysuru: The Orchids Public School, Kumarabeedu, Mysuru, hosted an insightful session on Menstrual Hygiene for girls of Classes 5 to 10. Dr. Sonia Mandappa, a renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from Motherhood Hospital, Mysuru, sensitively addressed key topics like the menstrual cycle, hygiene, diet and emotional well-being. The session aimed to dispel myths, encourage open conversations…
Yoga Day held at Kamakshi Hospital
June 22, 2025Mysuru: On the occasion of 11th International Day of Yoga-2025, Kamakshi Hospital, second unit at J.P. Nagar in city, successfully conducted ‘Yoga Samagama,’ a special yoga programme this morning. Dr. Ramesh Shetty, a renowned Yoga guru from Mysore Asthanga Yoga Shala, conducted Yoga session from 7 am, with the doctors, nurses and staff from Kamakshi…
Traffic Police causing traffic jams
June 22, 2025Sir, Of late, the stretch between the Ring Road signal and the Railway crossing gate on KRS Road in front of Club Mahindra has become a favourite spot for the Traffic Police to check for traffic violations. This already busy stretch with slow-moving traffic becomes a nightmare to cross when the Police stop vehicles and…















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