By Dr. Rama V. Bennur To infuse Mysuru’s cultural calendar with weekly vibrancy, Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in Vijayanagar 1st Stage has launched a new series titled ‘Kala Saptami’ — a weekly celebration of art and culture to be held every Wednesday. These midweek soirees will showcase music, dance and other cultural…
Don’t spoil natural beauty of Kukkarahalli Lake walking path
September 9, 2025Sir, Kukkarahalli Lake is a beautiful ecosystem located in the heart of Mysuru city. It is home to a rich variety of species, including birds, insects, bats, reptiles, squirrels, crows and even some small wild cats. Occasionally, pigs manage to dig under the fence and enter the Lake premises and hundreds of stray dogs are…
Access to City Railway Station: A clarification’
September 9, 2025Sir, With reference to the report titled ‘Need better comfort, access at City Railway Station’ published in Star of Mysore dated 1.9.2025, it is clarified that there is no policy as such in place that restricts the entry of app-based cabs and autorickshaws from picking up or dropping off passengers at Mysuru City Railway Station….
Vidu. Aditi Prahalad performs at Suttur Mutt in city
September 9, 2025Vidu. Aditi B. Prahalad presenting a vocal concert at Suttur Mutt, foot of Chamundi Hill in city on Sept. 7 as part of the Mutt’s monthly Moonlight Music-283 programme. She is accompanied by Vidu. C.V. Shruthi on violin, Vid. G.S. Ramanujam on mridanga and Vid. V.S. Ramesh on morching.
Lights All…
September 9, 2025Ahead of the inauguration of Dasara Yuva Sambhrama, the road in front of Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri in the city, is all decked up with illumination.
Venkatesh Gowda
September 9, 2025Venkatesh Gowda (73), retired KSRTC Traffic Controller and a resident of 6th Cross in Hebbal 1st Stage, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife Lalitha, three sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be performed tomorrow (Sept. 10) at 11 am at Hebbal Burial Grounds.
H.S. Abdul Hameed
September 9, 2025H.S. Abdul Hameed (80), former employee of Ideal Jawa and a resident of Kalyangiri Nagar, passed away following brief illness in the early hours of yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, four sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was held at Yasin Masjid in Rajivnagar at 1.30 pm yesterday followed…
P. Mamooty
September 9, 2025P. Mamooty (78), former General Secretary of Kerala Muslim Jamath, former Secretary of Thanveerul Islam School on Akbar Road and a resident of 3rd Main, near Masjid-e-Firdous in Bannimantap C Layout, passed away yesterday following brief illness at a private hospital in city. He leaves behind his wife, three sons, daughter advocate Asma, daughters-in-law, son-in-law,…
B.S. Nagarajarao
September 9, 2025B.S. Nagarajarao (76), retired officer at MFHO and a resident of Dattagalli, passed away following brief illness on Sunday in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday, according to family sources.
Kelapanda Bollamma Devaiah
September 9, 2025Kelapanda Bollamma Devaiah (Ittira), wife of late K.M. Devaiah and a resident of No. 201/S, 4th Main, 1st B Cross, Ramakrishnanagar I Block, passed away yesterday in city. She was 88. She leaves behind her children Satish Devaiah, Kalapanda Swathi Ramesh, Kambeeranda Sheela Bopaiah and Asha Devaiah and a host of relatives and friends. Last…















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