Mysore/Mysuru: Following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s directive to Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of all the districts to monitor the progress of the Socio-Economic & Educational Survey (Caste Survey) — conducted by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission — on a daily basis, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy visited Varuna Assembly Constituency’s Vajamangala, Bhugatahalli and other…
Vijay Prakash steals the show at Palace
September 29, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru’s own playback singer Vijay Prakash took the audience on a musical journey at the Dasara Cultural Programmes held at the Mysore Palace premises in city yesterday. He along with the other singers rendered some of the most popular devotional and Kannada film songs much to the delight of the audience. Vijay Prakash started…
Prize winners of Dasara Pet Dog Show
September 29, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The following were declared winners of the Dasara Dog Show, organised by the Animal Husbandry Department as part of Raitha Dasara at J.K. Grounds in city yesterday. About 641 dogs of over 48 breeds had registered for the show out of which 417 dogs, cats of various breeds and 44 birds took part. Dr….
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges youths to read Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s books
September 29, 2025New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 126th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ yesterday, recalled the contribution of Mysuru-based Kannada writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa (94), who passed away on Sept. 24, and urged the youths to read his books. “A few days ago, our country also lost the great thinker and philosopher, S.L. Bhyrappa….
Vijayadashami celebration at ISKCON on Oct. 2
September 29, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The ISKCON Temple in Jayanagar, Mysuru, will celebrate Vijayadashami with special programmes on Oct. 2. The events, beginning at 5.30 pm in the temple’s Sri Dhama Hall, will feature Sri Rama Ashtottara Puja, Pallaki Utsava (palanquin procession), Harinama Sankeertan and a discourse on the significance of the festival. The highlight of the evening will…
ISRO and Coorg Public School to host World Space Week on Oct.8
September 29, 2025Gonikoppal (Kodagu): Coorg Public School, in collaboration with the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru, will host the World Space Week-2025 celebrations on Oct. 8 at its campus in Gonikoppal. World Space Week, observed annually between Oct. 4 and 10, is the largest space event on Earth, celebrated across more than 90 countries. It…
Star Pups: I am adopted…
September 29, 2025Tara, the 1.5-month-old female pup which was up for adoption at People For Animals (PFA), Mysuru, has been adopted by Bhavana Srikanth, an educator for children with special needs. It may be mentioned that Tara, along with Maya, was up for adoption and a news item titled “Adopt Us…” was published in Star of Mysore…
Digital scams drain Rs. 48.3 lakh
September 28, 2025Yoga teacher lured by a gift of 50,000 Pounds, loses Rs. 10.9 lakh Mysore/Mysuru: In a series of cybercrime incidents, three Mysuru residents — including a yoga instructor — collectively lost Rs. 48.3 lakh to online fraudsters. Despite repeated awareness drives by the Police and the media, educated professionals continue to fall prey to digital…
Furry stars shine
September 28, 2025650 dogs, 150 cats and numerous birds take centre stage at Dasara Pet Show Mysore/Mysuru: Over 3,000 visitors thronged J.K. Grounds this morning for the Dasara Pet Show, organised by the Animal Husbandry Department as part of Raitha Dasara. A total of 650 dog owners had registered for the Dog Show, alongside owners of more…
Coffee Dasara brews hope for growers amid challenges
September 28, 202545 stalls celebrate Kodagu’s coffee culture as top growers honoured Madikeri: The Coffee Dasara celebration held on Wednesday at Gandhi Maidan, Madikeri, captivated visitors with a vibrant display of coffee culture, featuring 45 thematic stalls and a strong message of solidarity with coffee growers grappling with persistent challenges. The event was jointly organised by the…















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