Mysuru: Officials from the South Western Railway’s (SWR) Gati Shakti Unit, which oversees infrastructure works, along with contractors, inspected the 125-year-old Government High School at Vontikoppal, opposite Lakshmivenkataramanaswamy Temple, yesterday amid growing concerns over the institution’s future. The visit follows a series of reports in Star of Mysore and its sister concern Mysuru Mithra highlighting…
Mysuru: Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) Uday Kumar inspected the 125-year-old Government High School at Vontikoppal yesterday evening to assess the ongoing land dispute. This morning, Mysuru North Block Education Officer (BEO) K.V. Suresh also inspected the school. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Uday Kumar said inquiries with former headmasters, retired teachers and other…
Mysuru: A team of Gram Panchayat (GP) staff from all the Gram Panchayats in Mysuru taluk on Thursday did shramdan by taking up Swachhata works, to create awareness about Plastic Free Zone at Chamundi Hill in the city. The exercise undertaken in view of the forthcoming Ashada Friday Special Puja at the Goddess Chamundeshwari Temple atop…
Event draws flak over Rs. 10 crore cost, environmental concerns; groups warn of agitation Mysuru: Several environmental organisations and farmers’ unions have warned of intensified protests if the State Government does not withdraw its decision to host Kambala during the upcoming Mysuru Dasara celebrations within a week. Addressing a press conference at Pathrakarthara Bhavan recently,…
Mysuru: Residents of Prakruthi Layout at J.P. Nagar were left shocked after severed remains of a cow and a calf, including their heads and legs, were dumped in the area late on Monday night. The incident occurred within Vidyaranyapuram Police Station limits. The animal remains, reportedly stuffed inside a sack, were discovered by residents, who…
Mysuru: Silk India-2026, an exhibition-cum-sale of India’s finest handloom and silk collections, was inaugurated by Risha Gowda, film actress from Mysuru, at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city yesterday. The exhibition showcases a wide range of products including Silk Sarees, Suits, Dress Materials, Stoles, Dupattas, Kurtas, Kurties, Tussar Silk, Pure Silk, Shantipur Silk and other traditional…
Mysuru: The Karnataka Science and Technology Academy, Bengaluru, has selected Mysuru-based senior writer Sathanur Devaraj’s work ‘Vamshavahi Parishkarana Tantrajnana’ for the Best Book Award (2025-26) in Technology category. A resident of Hootagalli, writer Devaraj has over 60 science works and 8 articles to his credit. He had served as a Science lecturer at Periyapatna, K.R….
Hunsur: A two-wheeler rider reportedly died after he slipped and fell from the bike while riding on Old K.R. Nagar Road in the town on Wednesday night. The deceased is Anil Kumar (38), son of late Kempachar and a resident of Kalkunike Circle in Hunsur town. On Wednesday night, Anil was proceeding on his Bajaj…
Mahadev Prasad (55), proprietor of Hindustan Furnishers, Hirers and Decorators located on Shivaji Road in N.R. Mohalla, passed away here on Thursday morning following brief illness. Mahadev Prasad, who resided near Ambabhavani Temple in North-East N.R. Mohalla, is survived by his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed…
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