Bengaluru: Veteran actress B. Saroja Devi (86) passed away at her residence in Malleswaram here this morning owing to age related ailments. Popularly known as ‘Abhinaya Saraswati’ in Kannada and ‘Kannadathu Paingili’ in Tamil, Saroja Devi was born on Jan. 7, 1939 to Bhyrappa & Rudramma couple in Bengaluru. She leaves behind her daughter Bhuvaneshwari…
Committee formed for framing of rules under MDA Act
July 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Nearly two months after the formation of Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), replacing the earlier Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), the State Government has formed a Committee for framing rules and regulations under MDA Act, 2024. The Under-Secretary of Urban Development Department K. Latha has issued an order in this regard on June 27, according…
Lok Adalat: 11,674 cases resolved in Mysuru
July 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: As part of a Statewide legal initiative led by the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi and the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, Bengaluru, the National Lok Adalat was held on Saturday across all Law Courts in Karnataka, including those in Mysuru district. The event aimed to settle both pre-litigation and pending cases through…
Suttur Seer recalls KBG’s illustrious works, services
July 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Suttur Mutt has deeply condoled the passing of K.B. Ganapathy, Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra. In his condolence message, Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji recalled that Ganapathy was originally an Advocate who practised at the Karnataka High Court and Civil Courts. “Driven by a deep interest in journalism, Ganapathy…
KBG gave voice to Mysuru’s growth: MLC Vishwanath
July 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: MLC and former Minister A.H. Vishwanath has expressed deep condolences over the passing of K.B. Ganapathy (KBG), Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra. In his condolence message, Vishwanath said that KBG consistently published insightful and analytical articles on various issues concerning the development of Mysuru for nearly five decades. “His demise is…
We have lost a father figure, says ex-MP Prathap Simha
July 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has expressed deep condolences over the passing of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Founder-Editor K.B. Ganapathy (KBG). In his condolence message, Simha recalled that it was KBG who guided him at every step when he first entered politics as the BJP candidate for the Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency…
Journalist fraternity pays glowing tributes to K.B. Ganapathy
July 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The journalist fraternity of Mysuru paid heartfelt tributes to K.B. Ganapathy (KBG), who passed away yesterday. A condolence meeting was organised by the Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here this morning, where journalists and political leaders recalled their close association with the veteran journalist. Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) described KBG…
City Police crack 42 cases in two months, arrest 19
July 14, 2025Stolen property worth Rs. 63 lakh recovered, 66 kg cannabis, 23 grams MDMA seized Mysore/Mysuru: In a major breakthrough, the Mysuru City Police have cracked 42 cases in the past two months by arresting 19 accused and recovering stolen property valued at Rs. 63 lakh. Addressing a press conference at her office in Nazarbad this…
Intl. Jawa Day celebrated
July 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Over 60 bikers from city brought out their legendary Jawa and Yezdi bikes and took out a ride to Srirangapatna to mark International Jawa Day yesterday. The bikers, under the banner of Jawa Friends Club, who assembled near the Regional Transport Office (RTO-East) on the Outer Ring Road in Rajivnagar, rode to Srirangapatna on…
Annual health check-up allowance for Cops increased to Rs. 1,500
July 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP – Grievances and Human Rights) Devajyoti Ray has ordered an increase in the annual health check-up allowance for Police personnel from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,500. The Police personnel can undergo various health check-ups including Blood Pressure (BP), Blood and Urine Sugar Test, Kidney Function Test, Ultrasound Test,…















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