Mysore/Mysuru: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has sought permission to cut 561 trees in Mysuru city for a series of road infrastructure projects, including a flyover near the old tollgate on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway and the widening of roads towards Nanjangud and T. Narasipur. The Forest Department has acknowledged the request and invited objections…
Dr. Mohan Bhagwat to visit Mysuru on May 7
May 5, 2026RSS Sarsanghchalak to deliver Golden Jubilee Special Lecture at Suttur Mutt in city Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), will be in city on May 7 to deliver the Golden Jubilee Special Lecture-15 of JSS Mahavidyapeetha at Suttur Mutt in city. He will deliver a talk on ‘Social Harmony as a…
Dasara 2025 accounts: Yuva Dasara costliest event at Rs. 15.94 crore
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Six months after the Dasara 2025 celebrations, the Mysuru District Administration has finally released the expenditure statement, revealing that a total of Rs. 42,95,27,007 was spent on the annual festival. According to a press release, the festival was planned on a grand scale last year following abundant rainfall that filled reservoirs well ahead of…
Eight trees felled for Open Gym at Park
May 5, 2026Parisara Ulisi Samiti complains to MCC Zonal Office-5 Development Officer; seeks action against errant officials Mysore/Mysuru: Parisara Ulisi Samiti has complained to the Development Officer of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Zonal Office-5 in Hebbal, demanding stringent action against the officers involved in the cutting of eight trees and removing the fence of the park next…
‘Rs. 5 crore scam at Mysore Varsity’
May 5, 2026Syndicate Member Dr. T.R. Chandrashekar warns of pressing for Lokayukta probe against Vice-Chancellor, Registrar (Evaluation) and former Finance Officer Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. T.R. Chandrashekar, Syndicate Member, University of Mysore, has alleged Rs. 5 crore scam in the tenders invited to supply materials towards providing basic infrastructural facilities and the purchase of equipment for Moulya Bhavan (Evaluation…
SVYM hosts ‘Swaraanubhuthi 2026’ to raise funds for palliative care
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) hosted ‘Swaraanubhuthi 2026,’ a musical evening dedicated to its palliative care programme at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Convocation Hall in Muktagangothri campus on Sunday. The event brought together renowned artistes, caregivers, well-wishers and the community in a shared commitment to support individuals and families living with life-limiting illnesses…
BJP’s emphatic victory in 3 States, party workers celebrate in city
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Buoyed by the party’s emphatic victory in three States, BJP workers celebrated the victory in city by bursting crackers and distributing sweets among the public yesterday. The BJP workers, who began gathering in front of the party office in Chamarajapuram as soon as the poll results started pouring out by noon, with the BJP…
Schools to re-open on May 29, admissions end on June 30
May 5, 2026Bengaluru: The Department of School Education and Literacy has released an official academic calendar for the year 2026-27 stating that all government, aided and un-aided schools will re-open on May 29. The present summer holidays will end on May 28. Schools have been directed to complete the admission process by June 30. The first half…
‘OTP must for 5-kg Free Trade LPG’
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Effective from today (May 5), it is mandatory to provide One Time Password (OTP) to obtain 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder, with the period of booking for refill restricted to 10 days. LPG Distributors Association of India (LDAI) State President Mehul J. Patel told Star of Mysore, earlier it was not mandatory to…
Cartoon expo on War and Peace held
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Cartoonists Day, a day-long cartoon expo under the theme ‘War and Peace’ by Star of Mysore Cartoonist & Fulbrighter M.V. Nagendra Babu (Banter Babu) was held under the aegis of Banter Babu Publications at Mysore Art Gallery on Ramanuja Road here today. Speaking after inaugurating the expo, Congress leader and…















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