Mysore/Mysuru: Dodda Basavaraju, Managing Director (MD) of Karnataka Udyoga Mitra (KUD) under the Department of Commerce and Industries told Star of Mysore that there are indications that Taiwan-based Foxconn, known for assembling iPhones for Apple, is considering the establishment of a manufacturing facility at the designated site at Kadakola Industrial Area in Nanjangud. Foxconn, in…
Beware of EV Charging Station, vehicle dealership fraud: SP
August 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In response to a recent surge in cyber fraud cases, wherein individuals are deceived with promises of securing a dealership for electric bikes, cars and EV Charging Stations, the Mysuru District Police have issued a warning on the platform ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter). The aim is to alert the public and prevent them…
Unpleasant experience at Police Station? Scan QR code to report
August 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a perfect example of overseeing law enforcement, an innovative system called ‘Lok Spandana’ has been introduced to allow citizens to review their visits to Police Stations. Distinct QR Codes have been assigned to each City Police Station, empowering visitors and complainants to document their interactions with Officers and personnel. Upon arriving at the…
Water release from KRS Dam: No boating at Ranganathittu
August 19, 2023KRS Reservoir level drops to 107.66 ft on Aug. 19 from 113.28 ft on Aug. 9 Mysore/Mysuru: Boating activities have been temporarily suspended at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary starting from Aug. 15. This decision comes as a response to the significant release of a large volume of water into the Cauvery River from the Krishna Raja…
World Photography Day celebrated in city | Photos convey more than a report: MLA
August 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa has said: “Photos convey more than a news report, the reason which has made it an integral part of life.” MLA Srivatsa addressed a gathering of journalists and photographers after inaugurating World Photography Day celebrations organised by Mysore District Journalists Association (MDJA) at Pathrakartara Bhavan in the city this morning….
‘First check plastic to keep Mysuru clean’
August 19, 2023Meet on Swachh Survekshan-2023: Several suggestions, Corporators’ lack of interest, officers’ negligence pour in Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining cleanliness should extend beyond special occasions and competitions. A dedicated panel must be formed to consistently monitor activities. The immediate priority should be the eradication of plastic. These were some of the suggestions put forward during a meeting of…
MGP stages flash protest against Civic Body’s inefficiency
August 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: At the outset of the meeting, members of the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) staged an impromptu protest, displaying placards that accused the MCC of failing to effectively regulate plastic usage. This unexpected protest caught other attendees off-guard. The protesters asserted that door-to-door garbage collection process is still not efficiently carried out. Additionally, MCC’s efforts…
Talk on the truth behind Manipur violence
August 19, 2023Speakers say Manipur-Myanmar border lacks proper patrolling leading to drug trade, infiltration Mysore/Mysuru: A thought-provoking discourse and discussion recently took place regarding Manipur, shedding light on the escalating political turmoil and violence that have engulfed this North Eastern State, thrusting it into the limelight. The concerns revolving around this ongoing crisis have resonated across India,…
Mahisha Dasara on Oct. 13
August 19, 2023Seminar on Mahisha in September first week Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Purushotham, who is also the President of Mahisha Dasara Acharana Samiti has said that Mahisha Dasara will be celebrated atop Chamundi Hill on Oct.13. Addressing a press meet here recently, Purushotham said that in order to clear the wrong notion in the minds of public…
Mysuru among developing cities: Kris Gopalakrishnan
August 19, 2023Infosys co-founder says tier II and III cities can attract investments and transform into cosmopolitan hubs Mysore/Mysuru: In a recent media interview, Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan highlighted the need for the Karnataka Government to focus on the development of cities beyond Bengaluru, particularly Mysuru and Hubballi-Dharwad, to attract more foreign investments. With such a move,…















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