Mysore/Mysuru: A 26-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death with an axe by her husband in the early hours of today at their rented house in Old Kesare. The victim, identified as Pushpa, was working at a beauty parlour. Her husband, Mahesh, who is accused of the crime, later surrendered before the Narasimharaja (NR) Police….
Mysore/Mysuru: The water level at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam (KRS) has dropped sharply over the past fortnight, raising concerns over availability during the peak summer weeks. Between Apr. 15 and today (Apr. 30), the reservoir level fell from 101.40 ft. to 93.50 ft., marking a decline of nearly 8 ft. The maximum storage level…
Mysore/Mysuru: A high-level District Narcotics Committee carried out surprise inspections at medical stores across the city yesterday to check the illegal sale of restricted drugs without prescription and take feedback from pharmacists to fight drug menace in city. The team, led by Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, who also heads the Committee, along with City…
Detailed Project Report estimated at Rs. 13 crore prepared; tenders soon Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Palace Board is set to introduce an advanced 3D-mapping Sound & Light Show at the iconic Mysore Palace, drawing inspiration from the popular spectacle at Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) estimated at Rs. 13 crore has already…
Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that Mysuru, known as the Cultural Capital of the State has turned into a hotspot for crime and mafia, State BJP OBC Morcha President Raghu R. Kautilya said that the Police must take action against SDJ Gold Company for cheating people in the name of getting pledged gold released. Addressing a press meet…
Chief Minister announces Rs. 5 lakh compensation for victims’ families; PMO announces Rs. 2 lakh Bengaluru: Seven people were killed after a compound wall attached to Bowring Hospital collapsed due to heavy rains here yesterday. The victims, mostly street vendors and pedestrians, were reportedly taking shelter near the wall when it suddenly fell amid strong…
Mysore/Mysuru: Scattered to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning and gusty winds brought some respite to the residents yesterday, who were reeling under scorching heat. The rain which began at about 9 pm, poured continuously for over 30 minutes and later reduced to a drizzle. Following continuous rains, rain water flowed like a stream at…
Dr. S. Anil Kumar of Harohalli (Mellahalli) PHC immediately relieved and transferred to the Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare Dept.; DHO recommends his suspension Mysore/Mysuru: Medical Officer of a Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Harohalli (Mellahalli) in Mysuru taluk, is facing charges of misbehaviour, by allegedly drinking liquor and smoking during duty hours recently….
Conflict between KSOU VC and Higher Education Dept. set to undermine KSOU’s status; Government set to permit all Varsities to offer distance learning Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is facing the threat of losing its monopoly in offering open and distance learning courses, with the State Government allegedly leaving no stone unturned to undermine…
Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of past incidents of contamination, including deaths reported in K. Salundi village in May 2024, the Mysuru District Administration has intensified monitoring of drinking water quality. Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikant Reddy told Star of Mysore that water drawn from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and the Kabini Dam is…
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