Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru has been placed on high alert after a high-intensity explosion in a car near the Red Fort in Delhi last evening claimed the lives of at least 13 people and injured 20 others. Security agencies, acting on Central inputs, have intensified surveillance across Karnataka. DG&IGP Dr. M.A. Saleem told Star of Mysore that…
Emergency meeting at Mysore Airport
November 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Airport Director P.V. Ushakumari convened an emergency meeting this morning with staff, stakeholders and security personnel in the wake of the Delhi blast. The Director reviewed all security arrangements within the Airport premises and received a detailed briefing from personnel of Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF), who oversee the security of the…
Delhi blast: CM to seek info on security lapse
November 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Reacting to the bomb blast in Delhi yesterday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, “Such incidents should not happen, but innocent people have lost their lives. Whenever blasts occur during Assembly elections, it is natural to deliberate on their impact on the electorate, especially with the second phase of polling underway today in Bihar. There will…
None will be spared, vows PM Modi
November 11, 2025Thimphu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that those behind the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort yesterday will face strict action and everyone involved in the conspiracy will be brought to justice. Speaking from Bhutan’s Thimphu this morning, Modi said, “The conspirators behind the blast will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought…
Two new flyovers in city | No final decision yet; Cabinet to review: CM
November 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The proposed construction of two new flyovers in Mysuru, which has drawn mixed reactions from the public, is awaiting a final decision from the State Government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said this morning. Addressing reporters at his T.K. Layout residence, the CM stated, “A final decision on the proposed flyovers — one from Field Marshal…
Seniors aged above 75 years to get ration kit at their doorstep
November 11, 2025MGP releases National Consumer Day poster Mysore/Mysuru: Coming to the aid of senior citizens aged above 75 years who live alone, the State Government has launched the ‘Anna Suvida’ scheme to deliver ration kits directly to their doorsteps. Announcing this at a meeting of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) held on Sunday, Manteswamy, Joint Director of…
Potholes in city to be fixed
November 11, 2025CM orders swift white-topping Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) to immediately commence white-topping works in Mysuru city. Chairing the Karnataka Development Programmes (KDP) progress review meeting at the Mysuru Zilla Panchayat Hall last evening, the CM instructed officials to identify and repair all potholes without delay. He…
Women excel in all sectors but absent in policy-making: Writer
November 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Senior writer Nemichandra (Nemichandramma) has expressed concern that though women are excelling and leading in every sector, their representation in policy-making positions remains limited. She was speaking at a function organised to commemorate the birth anniversaries of renowned scientists Madame Marie Curie and Sir C.V. Raman at Hardwicke School premises in the city on…
Garbage menace near Akkammanni Hospital
November 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Daily dumping of garbage has become a major nuisance for residents of Ramanuja Road 17th Cross, who fear a possible outbreak of diseases as waste piles remain uncleared for days, emitting a foul stench. Residents said garbage is being dumped right next to the compound of Akkammanni Aspatre, the Primary Health Centre on the…
Jayadeva Hospital to get new 200-bed block
November 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: “With the number of patients increasing each day at the city’s Jayadeva Hospital, plans are underway to construct a new 200-bed block within the hospital premises,” announced Dr. B. Dinesh, Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Hrudayataranga’ marking the 15th anniversary of Sri Jayadeva…















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