State Government notifies formation of Greater Mysuru City Corporation Mysore/Mysuru: The long-cherished dream of lakhs of Mysureans has finally been realised within the first ten days of New Year, with the State Government issuing a Gazette Notification on Jan. 9 for the formation of Greater Mysuru City Corporation (GMCC), covering an area of 341.44 sq….
Mega Silk Cluster near Yelwal, Mysuru
January 10, 2026Rs. 50.5 crore project in 10.12 acres of land set for tender process next month Mysore/Mysuru: The much-awaited Rs. 50.5 crore Mega Silk Cluster project is set to take shape on the outskirts of Mysuru near Yelwal. The project, titled Mysuru Chamundeshwari Mega Silk Cluster (India) Pvt. Ltd. (MCMSCPL), is being implemented by the State…
Rs. 20-crore silk cocoon market in Mysuru soon
January 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The State Cabinet has granted administrative approval for the establishment of a silk cocoon market in Mysuru at an estimated cost of Rs. 20 crore. The project will be implemented in collaboration with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and is expected to benefit silk growers in Mysuru and neighbouring regions….
EV charging stations: CESC ranks second in Karnataka
January 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), headquartered in Mysuru, has emerged as the second-largest provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Karnataka, according to official data. Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) leads the state with 2,900 EV charging stations across its jurisdiction, which includes Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru South, Kolar, Tumakuru, Chitradurga,…
Safety fencing begins along railway tracks
January 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The South Western Railway has begun installing wire fencing and barricades along both sides of railway tracks in the Mysuru Division to strengthen safety measures. Assistant Executive Engineer Devarajegowda told Star of Mysore that the work started a week ago on the Mysuru-Bengaluru, Mysuru-Chamarajanagar, and Mysuru-Arasikere routes. The fencing is intended to prevent cattle,…
Chamaraja BJP contest gets cinematic touch
January 10, 2026Kannada film actor Jayaprakash enters fray as fourth aspirant Mysore/Mysuru: The battle for the BJP ticket from Chamaraja for the 2028 Assembly elections is getting more crowded and colourful. Even as former MLA L. Nagendra, former MP Prathap Simha and Neurologist Dr. Shushrutha Gowda are vying for the coveted ticket, a film actor has entered…
BJP slams Siddaramaiah, calls him ‘tainted’ CM
January 10, 2026‘Devaraj Urs gave land to landless while Siddaramaiah grabbed 14 MUDA sites’ Mysore/Mysuru: BJP City Spokesperson M.A. Mohan has said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had not set any record and alleged that he was a “tainted Chief Minister.” Addressing media persons at the city BJP office yesterday, Mohan said, advertisements had been issued in newspapers…
Bahuroopi Baba Saheb
January 10, 202625th Natl. Theatre Festival at Rangayana from tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: The 25th edition of Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival — Bahuroopi Baba Saheb — organised by Rangayana Mysuru, will be held at Rangayana premises in city from tomorrow (Jan. 11 to 18). Film Festival The Bahuroopi Film Festival will be inaugurated by renowned writer Baragur Ramachandrappa on…
Desi Oil Mela to end tomorrow
January 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Three-day ‘Desi Oil Mela’ organised by Sahaja Samrudha, in association with Desiri Naturals, was inaugurated at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry, in the city yesterday. The mela concludes tomorrow (Jan.11). M.L. Varchasvi Srikanta Siddalinga Raje Urs, Head of Sri Manteswamy Mutt and Sri Kappadi Kshetra Mutt inaugurated the mela. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar inaugurated the traditional…
Geeth Gaatha Chal – 24 tomorrow
January 10, 2026Promises an Evening of Melody, Nostalgia and Innovation Mysore/Mysuru: City’s much-loved musical tradition, Geeth Gaatha Chal, returns with its 24th edition on Jan. 11 (Sunday) at 5 pm at the Platinum Jubilee Hall in JK Grounds. Over the years, the programme has grown into one of the city’s most popular cultural events, eagerly awaited by…















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