Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore District Parents Association for Empowering Developmentally Disabled (MDPAEDD) observed World Disability Day at Namana Kalamantapa in city recently, providing a vibrant platform for persons with intellectual disabilities to showcase their talents. Speaking on the occasion, JSS Sahana Head Mistress Sarvamangala appreciated the sustained efforts of MDPAEDD in supporting families and empowering persons…
Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. H.M. Nanjundaswamy, Professor of Industrial and Production Engineering at PES College of Engineering, Mandya, took charge as Regional Director of VTU Regional Centre, Mysuru, on Jan. 14. Born on May 10, 1972, in Harohalli, Mysuru district, to late Kali Manchaiah and late Madamma, Dr. Nanjundaswamy is a multifaceted academic leader with 29 years…
Mysore/Mysuru: Nruthyathi Kalaashale, Mysuru, will present the Bharatanatyam Rangavidhipraveshika of Harshini Iyer, a dedicated disciple of Guru Anusha Varun, on Jan. 25 (Sunday) at 4.30 pm at Jagan Mohan Palace auditorium in city. This milestone marks the culmination of Harshini’s disciplined artistic journey, a path strengthened by the constant encouragement of her father D. Shankar…
Mysore/Mysuru: While statistics based on the amount of money stolen may suggest that cyber crime declined between 2024 and 2025, the reality is far more troubling. The nature and sophistication of these crimes have not diminished — in fact, they have worsened and become more widespread. Consider one recent case in Delhi: an elderly couple,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Ellammambha Chandraguptambha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has organised 79th Jathra Mahotsava at Sri Ellammambha Chandraguptambha Temple premises in Mandi Mohalla from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. Panchamruta Abhisheka will be performed to Sri Ganapati, Navagraha, Sri Parashurama and Sri Deviyavaru from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. On Feb. 1, Annasantarpane has been organised and…
Mysore/Mysuru: The proposed 87.2-km Mysuru-Belagola-Kushalnagar railway line project has been shelved. This was confirmed to Star of Mysore by Mudit Mittal, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division. “The railway line has been shelved by the Ministry of Railways due to low traffic potential and poor financial returns,” he said. The…
Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the District Administration is set to resume development works atop Chamundi Hill under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) with full Police protection from tomorrow (Jan. 19), sections of the public have voiced strong opposition, stating that they will not allow any violation of rules. The implementation of the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Close on the heels of an incident in which a Congress leader threatened the Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council (CMC) woman Commissioner using abusive and foul language, a similar episode has been reported from CM Siddaramaiah’s home district of Mysuru. The incident in Mysuru district is said to have occurred on Dec. 31, 2025, though…
Mysore/Mysuru: Following the incident in which villager G.M. Puttaswamy allegedly threatened Bandipalya Circle Village Administrative Officer (VAO) G. Bhavya and Village Assistant Naveen Kumar, the Taluk administration, with Police support, evicted encroachers from Government land at Gudumadanahalli village in Mysuru taluk. A team led by Mysuru Tahsildar K.M. Mahesh Kumar, along with Revenue Inspector Ravi…
Bengaluru: Expressing frustration and deep dissatisfaction, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned why the Karnataka Police failed to detect a large Methylenedioxy methamphetamine (MDMA) drug manufacturing unit in Mysuru, which was instead uncovered by the Maharashtra Police. Chairing a conference of senior Police officers at the office of the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP)…
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