Mysore/Mysuru: The day-long ‘Kodavaamera Aara Bera,’ a grand celebration of Kodava Heritage, Tradition, Music and Unity (Kodava Cultural Namme), organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy in collaboration with Kodava Samaja, Mysuru and Department of Kannada and Culture, began at Kodava Samaja premises in Vijayanagar here this morning. Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna inaugurated the event…
Forest Dept. to appoint 850 personnel to prevent man-animal conflicts
August 23, 2025Bengaluru: Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said that 310 Forest Watchers and 540 Forest Guards (totalling 850 personnel) will be appointed soon to prevent man-animal conflicts in the State. Replying to a question by MLC S. Keshav Prasad in the Legislative Council, Khandre said that currently, the Forest Department is paying Rs. 20 lakh each as…
FIR against three for obstructing duty
August 23, 2025Mangaluru: In a significant development concerning the case booked by the Police for making insulting and damaging comments against senior BJP leader B.L. Santosh, the Belthangady Police in Dakshina Kannada district have booked three persons, including former PSI Girish Mattannavar on charges of obstructing the Police in carrying out their duty. Udupi BJP leaders had…
‘Run for Ganesha – Say No to Drugs’: Run to create awareness on drug abuse tomorrow
August 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Madhava Krupa Ganesha Utsava Committee of Shri Janajagarana Trust, in association with Kamakshi Hospitals (Kuvempunagar and J.P. Nagar), Mysuru, has organised a community marathon with the theme ‘Run for Ganesha – Say No to Drugs’ in city tomorrow (Aug. 24). The Run will be flagged off at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Palace North Gate,…
Entries invited for Dasara Poets Meet, Cultural Events, Flower Show and Rangoli contests
August 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara Poets Meet Sub-Committee has organised a five-day Poets Meet from Sept. 23 to 27 in city. As part of the Poets Meet, a variety of sessions have been organised — Regional and Main Poets Meet — for which the applications have been invited from the poets. According to Working President of Dasara Poets…
Elderly man from Kollegal goes missing in city
August 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: An 82-year old elderly man of Hosamalangi village in Kollegal taluk, has gone missing from the city. The missing elderly man is identified as Rajegowda. Rajegowda, who had come to Mysuru for taking part in Mangalagowri Vrata at his son’s house in Nimishamba Layout on Aug. 19, left the house after having lunch saying…
Gokulashtami celebration at Kalemane
August 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Kumar Centre for Performing Arts in Hebbal here is organising its 59th International Nirantara Kalemane Festival on the occasion of its 3rd year Gokulashtami celebration, at its Kalemane Sabhaangana on Aug. 24. The programme will be inaugurated at 3.30 pm by distinguished personalities and renowned dance artistes. The chief guests at the event are:…
Dr. Vageesh to perform on Aug. 24
August 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. K. Vageesh Krishna, a senior vocalist of great repute,will be presenting a vocal concert at the residence of Mysore Vasudevacharya in the city on Sunday (Aug. 24). He will be accompanied by Vid. Keshav Mohankumar on violin, Vid. Mysuru A. Radhesh on mridanga and Vid. V.S. Ramesh on morching. The concert, scheduled to…
Defective number plates: Long-pending initiative
August 23, 2025Sir, Apropos the news item titled ‘Defective number plates: 166 two-wheelers seized in two-day drive’ (Star of Mysore dated Aug. 3), this long-overdue initiative by the Traffic Police deserves appreciation. The average number of two-wheelers seized per Traffic Police Station — around 33 — marks a commendable beginning. However, this figure represents only a small…
KSCA Maharaja Trophy 2025: Lochan Gowda powers Dragons to victory
August 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Lochan Gowda’s breathtaking knock (63 runs off 32 balls) granted the Mangaluru Dragons a five-run win over the Shivamogga Lions at the KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 Tournament at SDNR Wadiyar Stadium in Manasagangothri yesterday. Tushar Singh’s (89 off 48) fluent innings took Shivamogga Lions deep into the chase, but Kranthi Kumar held their nerve…















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