Mysore/Mysuru: Students of various schools and colleges took out jathas (rallies) to mark the ‘Road Safety Week’ celebrations launched by the Mysuru City Traffic Police in city this morning. At first, the students of CPC Polytechnic located on Ashoka Road took out a rally from the college premises. The rally, flagged off by CPC Polytechnic…
‘Mysuru Fest’ painting competition on Jan. 27
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Tourism will be conducting a painting competition as part of ‘Mysuru Fest’ on the topic ‘Our Heritage, Your Destination – Mysuru District’ on Jan.27 in front of Department Studies in Mathematics, Manasagangothri campus. Interested may submit their applications by logging on to https://forms.gle/BbWdJUzv1uFAeuXb8 before Jan. 20. Students from 8th to 12th…
Woman ends life over illness
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A woman named Shruthi (28), residing in Yelwal, took her own life on Monday due to depression stemming from both her husband’s and her own illnesses. Shruthi, originally from Hassan, had been married to Chandu of Yelwal for eight years. Chandu, employed as a solar technician, was battling paralysis, while Shruthi also started experiencing…
Unidentified man killed as bus hits
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: An unidentified man was killed when a bus hit him near KR Circle in city. The deceased, aged 35 years, was walking near KR Circle when a speeding bus (KA-55-1639) hit him resulting in him sustaining serious injuries. Though he was admitted to K.R. Hospital, he succumbed to injuries. The kith and kin of…
Four of a family killed as paddy harvester hits bike
January 17, 2024Kollegal: Four of a family including two children were killed when a paddy harvester hit the bike on Jinakanahalli village road in the taluk on Sankranti festival day. The deceased have been identified as Santosh (32), his wife Sowmya (27), son Abhi (9) and daughter Nityasakshi (4), residents of Palya village in the taluk. On…
‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative rolled out
January 16, 2024Complete KYC by Jan. 31 to avoid deactivation by NHAI New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative that aims to discourage user behaviour of using single FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple FASTags to a particular vehicle. The move is taken with an aim…
MUDA meeting held after 4 months
January 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The crucial Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) meeting was held at its main office auditorium on JLB Road here this morning. This is the first meeting after a gap of over 4 months, with the last one taking place on Sept. 6, 2023, which was chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who…
Rev. Dr. K.A. William resigns as Bishop of Mysuru Diocese
January 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Bishop of Mysuru Diocese Most Rev. Dr. K.A. William, who was on a long leave since a year, has resigned from the post. Addressing a press meet at Bishop’s House in Bannimantap on Sunday, Rev. William said that he had submitted his resignation a few days ago which was accepted on Saturday. Clarifying that…
City sculptor Arun Yogiraj’s Ram Lalla idol selected for installation at Ayodhya
January 16, 2024New Delhi: It is now officially confirmed that the dark-coloured Ram Lalla idol sculpted by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj on ‘Krishna Shila’ (black schist) has been chosen for installation in the sanctum sanctorum of the new Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The unique black schist for the idol was transported to Ayodhya from Gujjegowdanapura Village (Jayapura…
Family elated over idol selection
January 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Yesterday, on the auspicious day of Makara Sankranti, the family of Arun Yogiraj, residing at their ancestral home in Agrahara, Mysuru, received the joyous news that the Ram Lalla idol crafted by Arun would be installed at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The elated family members expressed their joy to Star of Mysore, considering…















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