NHAI to stop collecting cash payments on Mysuru-Bengaluru Toll Plazas from April 1 Mysore/Mysuru: From April 1, 2026, Toll Plazas on Mysuru-Bengaluru National Highway-275 will go completely cashless, with payments accepted only through FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) yesterday announced that it is considering discontinuing cash transactions…
SC raps free schemes, warns of fiscal strain
February 22, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the growing culture of ‘freebies’ announced by States, warning that indiscriminate distribution of benefits could hamper economic development and further strain already stretched State finances. Hearing a plea by Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Ltd., which proposes to provide free electricity to all consumers irrespective of their…
Literature must reach the heart: Dr. Gururaj Karajagi
February 22, 2026Seventh edition of Mysuru Literary Fest-2026 begins Mysore/Mysuru: Eminent educationist and author Dr. Gururaj Karajagi inaugurated the seventh edition of Mysuru Literary Fest-2026 this morning. The event was organised by the Mysore Literary Association at the Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall. In his inaugural address, Dr. Karajagi highlighted the transformative power of literature. A book may…
e-Khata: MCC guidelines
February 22, 2026Mysore/Mysuru:The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has uploaded the draft e-Khata, which is now accessible to the public on www.eaasthi.karnataka.gov.in. On visiting the website, the user must choose the district and local body name from the options and later enter the owner name/assessment number/khata number/reference number to find draft details of the property. After checking the…
Real estate growth hit by policy hurdles, regulatory delays: CREDAI
February 22, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) has raised serious concerns over mounting administrative hurdles that it says have brought Karnataka’s real estate sector to a near standstill. Addressing a press conference at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here recently, CREDAI President Harish Shenoy urged the State Government to take…
Former MLA Suresh Gowda injured in car accident
February 22, 2026Mandya: Former MLA and JD(S) leader K. Suresh Gowda sustained injuries after the car in which he was travelling met with an accident at Bontekoppal near Basaralu in Mandya taluk yesterday midnight. The car driver was also injuried in the mishap. On Saturday night, Suresh Gowda, who had gone to attend the wedding of the…
Mann Ki Baat: Modi highlights export of Mysuru betel leaves
February 22, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said Indian agricultural products are now reaching foreign markets more easily by air, reflecting the growing global footprint of the country’s farmers. During the 131st episode of Mann Ki Baat aired this morning, the Prime Minister highlighted the export of Nanjangud bananas from Karnataka, Mysuru betel leaves and Indi…
ISRO Scientist ignites Orchidians’ minds
February 22, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Orchids Public School and PU College, Kumarabeedu, Mysuru, had organised an enriching interactive session titled ‘Dream, Design, Discover: ISRO,’ featuring eminent ISRO Scientist Dr. T.N. Suresh Kumar, Senior Space Scientist (retd.), ISRO. After the traditional lighting of the lamp, Dr. Suresh Kumar shared his extraordinary journey in India’s space programme. He is a…
CREDAI seeks uniform Khata system across Local Bodies
February 22, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Speaking to Star of Mysore, Harish Shenoy, President of CREDAI, called for a uniform Khata system across all Local Bodies and urged authorities to spare Khata holders the hardship of making repeated trips to Government offices to obtain documents. He noted that the State Government had disbanded the erstwhile Mysuru Urban Development Authority and…
Mysuru Cycle Day creates awareness on healthy lifestyle
February 22, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In order to create awareness about environment conservation, healthy lifestyle and controlling traffic pollution, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), in association with GIZ Institute and ESAF Foundation, had organised ‘Mysuru Cycle Day’ event on Devaraj Urs Road in city this morning. Over 250 cycling enthusiasts took part in the event which was organised under the…















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