Date: May 5th, 2026

Flyover, Highway expansion projects: 561 trees to be axed
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Flyover, Highway expansion projects: 561 trees to be axed

May 5, 2026

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
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Dr. Mohan Bhagwat to visit Mysuru on May 7

May 5, 2026

RSS 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…

Eight trees felled for Open Gym at Park
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Eight trees felled for Open Gym at Park

May 5, 2026

Parisara 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’
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‘Rs. 5 crore scam at Mysore Varsity’

May 5, 2026

Syndicate 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
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SVYM hosts ‘Swaraanubhuthi 2026’ to raise funds for palliative care

May 5, 2026

Mysore/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
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BJP’s emphatic victory in 3 States, party workers celebrate in city

May 5, 2026

Mysore/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
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Schools to re-open on May 29, admissions end on June 30

May 5, 2026

Bengaluru: 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’
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‘OTP must for 5-kg Free Trade LPG’

May 5, 2026

Mysore/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
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Cartoon expo on War and Peace  held

May 5, 2026

Mysore/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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