Month: August, 2026

Sculptor killed in road accident
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Sculptor killed in road accident

August 30, 2026

Helmet was on the bike fuel tank, not on victim’s head Mysuru: A 42-year-old sculptor, identified as Krishna, was killed in a road accident on New Kantharaj Urs Road this morning. The accident occurred opposite Ramya Hotel, near the Heritage House and Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade signal. According to eyewitnesses, Krishna, a resident of Gandhinagar, was…

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Unidentified body found

August 30, 2026

Halagur: A body of an unidentified senior citizen was found on the banks of River Cauvery near Muthatti. Tourists, who noticed the body on Tuesday last, informed Halagur Police, who reached the spot and suspected that the elderly man may have  committed suicide. The deceased is 5.5 ft. tall, oily red complexioned with normal built…

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Elderly man goes missing

August 30, 2026

Nanjangud: A 60-year-old man, who left his house on July 29 at about 9 pm saying that he was going to Sai Baba Temple on the occasion of Guru Purnima, has since gone missing. The missing man is J. Manjunath alias Jannu, residing in Nanjangud Town Police limits. Those having information about Manjunath may contact…

City-based veteran photographer gets BPSA portfolio distinction
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City-based veteran photographer gets BPSA portfolio distinction

August 30, 2026

Mysuru: City-based veteran photographer S. Thippeswamy has received the prestigious international Bronze portfolio distinction (BPSA) of Photographic Society of America (PSA) for his ‘Elephants in Nature’ title, recently. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Thippeswamy said, “In this portfolio ‘Elephants in Nature,’ I have shown various activities of the elephants in nature. I am happy that…

Residents, walkers take up fight to save city parks
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Residents, walkers take up fight to save city parks

August 30, 2026

Protests staged at Lingambudhi & Cheluvamba Parks Mysuru: Residents and organisations staged separate protests at Lingambudhi Park in Ramakrishnanagar and at Cheluvamba Park in Yadavagiri this morning. While the protest at Lingambudhi Park was against fixing entry fee, the protest at Cheluvamba Park was against the Government’s decision to let go 5 percent of park…

America America-2 trailer released
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America America-2 trailer released

August 30, 2026

Mysuru: The trailer of the upcoming Kannada movie ‘America America-2’ was released by actor ‘Daali’ Dhananjaya at an event held at the KSOU Convocation Hall in Muktagangothri here yesterday. Speaking the occasion, Dhananjaya extended his best wishes to the team and also spoke about the contribution of director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar to the Kannada Film Industry….

Coastal sport ‘Kambala’ to make mark in Mysuru region
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Coastal sport ‘Kambala’ to make mark in Mysuru region

August 30, 2026

Mysuru: The popular coastal sport ‘Kambala’ (buffalo race in slush field) is all set to enter the plain lands in Mysuru region in a big way with the organisation of the sport at Mysuru city during the world famous Dasara. With the Dasara Kambala all set to make a big splash in the city, the…

MP Yaduveer supports opposition to ‘Kambala’
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MP Yaduveer supports opposition to ‘Kambala’

August 30, 2026

Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has extended his support to the Joint Committee opposing the inclusion of the traditional buffalo race Kambala in this year’s Dasara festivities. Meeting a delegation representing various organisations at his office yesterday, Wadiyar said, he had already conveyed his opposition to the Government’s proposal to hold Kambala as…

Verbal duel between farmers and District Minister
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Verbal duel between farmers and District Minister

August 30, 2026

Land acquisition by KIADB Mysuru: Strongly opposing the acquisition of farm lands by KIADB for industrial purposes, farmers entered into a verbal duel with District in-Charge Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of new ‘Pathrakarthara Bhavan’ at KNS Layout on Nanjangud Road here yesterday. The aggrieved farmers of…

Noted violinist inaugurates Kalothsavam at St. Thomas School
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Noted violinist inaugurates Kalothsavam at St. Thomas School

August 30, 2026

St. Thomas Institutions, Vishweshwaranagar, Mysuru, recently celebrated Kalothsavam – 2026, the Annual School Cultural Fest themed “Samanvaya: Harmony of Culture,Values and Responsibility.” Noted violin maestro Dr. Mysore Manjunath was the chief guest. Rev. Shaiju P. John, Manager, St. Thomas Institutions, Mysuru, presided. In his inaugural address, Dr. Mysore Manjunath highlighted the universal power of music,…

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