Mysuru: Prof. Shalini R. Urs, retired Professor of Library and Information Science at University of Mysore, Founding-Director of the International School of Information Management (ISiM) and Founder- Chairperson of MYRA School of Business, has been invited to speak at the ALPSP Annual Conference and Awards 2025, being held from Sept. 10 to 12 in Manchester,…
Come April 2026, City Corporation to roll out advanced technology for accurate data, curb building violations, boost tax revenue Mysore/Mysuru: In a first for Mysuru, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is set to implement Aerial LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) technology from April 2026 to gather highly accurate data on property boundaries, building dimensions, number…
Youth tries to rescue another falling youth; both fall to death Mysore/Mysuru: In a tragic incident at B.M. Habitat Mall in Jayalakshmipuram last evening, two youths lost their lives after falling from the fourth floor — one while removing a banner and the other while attempting to rescue him. The deceased have been identified as…
Mysore/Mysuru: Tensions ran high at Kurubarahalli Circle at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning as Police intervened to stop two opposing marches over the controversy surrounding the inauguration of the upcoming Mysuru Dasara. The Hindu Jagarana Vedike, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had organised a protest march — “Chamundi Betta…
Mysore/Mysuru: During the Police intervention in the two opposing protests on Chamundi Hill road this morning, only BJP and Hindu Jagarana Vedike activists were arrested, while members of the Dalita Mahasabha and Karnataka Hindulida Vargagala Vedike, who were also part of the agitation that created a tense atmosphere, were not taken into custody. Over 140…
Mysore/Mysuru: International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq has refused to comment on the protests erupting in Mysuru over her selection to inaugurate this year’s Dasara festivities. Speaking to Star of Mysore from an undisclosed location abroad, where she is currently travelling, Banu Mushtaq responded briefly when asked about the controversy, saying only: “No comments.” She…
Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has accused Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq of making disparaging remarks about Kannada identity, including symbolic references to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and traditional customs like turmeric and vermilion. Speaking to reporters before his detention during the Chamundi Hill protest, Simha said that the controversy erupted soon after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced…
Maddur: Normal life was disrupted today, following a Maddur Bandh call given by various pro-Hindu organisations. The bandh was called in protest against the alleged stone pelting during a procession organised as part of Ganesha idol immersion in the town on Sunday (Sept. 7) night. From commercial establishments to road side vending to others, all…
Mysore/Mysuru: Countdown has begun for Yuva Sambhrama, a prelude to melange of Dasara attractions, that is all set to unfold at Open Air Auditorium, Manasagangothri in city tomorrow (Sept. 10). Cultural programmes including solo and group dances by college students from across the State, will be presented daily from 4 pm to 10.30 pm till…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will celebrate Pourakarmikas’ Day on Sept.16 at Kalamandira, ahead of Dasara inauguration (Sept. 22). Traditionally observed on Sept. 23, the event has been advanced by MCC this year to ensure full participation and to honour the frontline civic workers. As part of the celebrations, sports and games will be…
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