Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has informed the Supreme Court that it has decided at its meeting on July 13, 2026, to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the renovation and conservation of Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building. Following this, the Court directed that the MCC’s resolution be placed on record and expressed…
‘Digital arrest’ scam: Senior citizen loses Rs. 70.77 lakh
July 31, 2026Mysuru: Despite repeated warnings from the Police that there is no legal procedure called as ‘Digital Arrest,’ cyber fraudsters continue to exploit the scam, cheating unsuspecting victims of large sums of money. In the latest fraud that occurred in city, a 68-year-old resident of JP Nagar 2nd Stage was duped of Rs. 70.77 lakh by…
Youth brandishing ‘long’ spreads panic near Viveka Memorial
July 31, 2026Mysuru: With only a few hours remaining before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival to inaugurate Viveka Memorial on Narayana Shastri Road, a youth brandishing a ‘long’ (machete-like weapon) in broad daylight created panic in the area, even as senior Police officials and Special Protection Group (SPG) personnel were conducting security sweeps and inspections. The incident…
City Police assure action
July 31, 2026Mysuru: Responding to a video of the incident uploaded on Star of Mysore social media handles last evening, the office of the Mysuru City Police Commissioner said necessary action would be taken. “We will take necessary action on this,” said the city Police in response. According to eyewitnesses, students from nearby colleges who were eating…
Online fraudsters dupe woman of Rs. 1.95 lakh
July 31, 2026Mysuru: Online fraudsters on the pretext of disabling credit card protection plan, have cheated a woman to the tune of Rs. 1,95,869 in city. The woman, who was cheated is Savitha (name changed), a resident of Hootagalli in city. On July 17, Savitha received a call and the caller told her that her credit card…
Over 65 cattle being transported to slaughter house rescued
July 31, 2026One arrested; two goods vehicles seized Mysuru: Kavalande Police have seized two goods vehicles which were illegally transporting cattle to slaughter houses and have rescued over 65 cattle besides arresting one person. On July 28 at about 8 am, Kavalande Sub-Inspector B. Basavaraju received information that cattle were being transported in two goods vehicles following…
Varsity rules must be strictly followed in distance learning: KSOU VC
July 31, 2026Mysuru: KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. A.P. Gnana Prakash said that every Learner Support Centres (LSCs) of University should strictly follow the rules and regulations under URC (ODL) Regulations, 2020 Act while imparting quality, transparent and responsible services to students. He was speaking at a special interaction meet on the procedures for July Session of 2026-27 KSOU…
City’s Apollo BGS Hospitals celebrates silver jubilee
July 31, 2026Mysuru: Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, yesterday celebrated its Silver Jubilee, commemorating 25 years of excellence in healthcare, compassion, and clinical innovation reflecting the hospital’s unwavering commitment of delivering world-class medical care and serving the community with dedication since its inception in 2001. The celebrations commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony by Adichunchanagiri Maha Samasthana Shakha…
BHIO offers free consultation on World Lung Cancer Day
July 31, 2026Mysuru: To mark World Lung Cancer Day, Bharath Hospital & Institute of Oncology (BHIO) has announced a free lung cancer consultation on Aug. 1 from 10 am to 4 pm at its BHIO Day Care Centre in Kuvempunagar. The initiative aims to promote early detection, timely diagnosis and greater awareness of lung cancer, one of…
Shravan Mela: Temporary stoppage of Mysuru-Jaipur Express train
July 31, 2026Mysuru: For the convenience of passengers, North Western Railway has decided to provide a temporary stoppage of Train No. 12975 Mysuru-Jaipur Express at Isarda Railway Station in view of Shravan Mela as follows: The train will arrive at Isarda Railway Station at 04:50 hrs and depart at 04:52 hrs, providing a halt of two minutes….






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