Gayathripuram Park under threat from encroachment By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysuru: Even as the Supreme Court’s directives to clear footpath encroachments appear to have had little impact in Mysuru city, children’s play equipment inside a public park in Gayathripuram has been removed to make way for house construction, triggering public outrage. Encroachments have come up…
Dasara Exhibition development works: MLC alleges massive scam; seeks Lokayukta probe
September 18, 2026Objects to shifting of Dr. Rajkumar’s bust from entrance to side wing Mysuru: BJP MLC R. Raghu Kautilya has alleged a massive scam in the development works being carried out at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds. Raghu Kautilya, also the former Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Chairman, inspected the premises yesterday and took strong objection to the…
We took Raghu Kautilya’s suggestion before shifting Dr. Rajkumar bust, says Ayub Khan!
September 18, 2026Mysuru: Ayub Khan, Chairman of Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA), today denied allegations that the relocation of Dr. Rajkumar’s bust was intended to disrespect the late Kannada actor. “I have immense respect for Dr. Rajkumar. I have never done nor will I ever do, anything to disrespect him. He is an inspiration to me,” he said….
‘Political publicity stunt’
September 18, 2026KEA Chairman Ayub Khan rejects MLC Raghu’s corruption charge Mysuru: Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Chairman Ayub Khan has strongly refuted the corruption allegations levelled by BJP MLC and former KEA Chairman R. Raghu Kautilya over development works at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds, terming them a “politically motivated publicity stunt.” Speaking to Star of Mysore this…
Aadi Perukku, Toda traditions mark AnSI’s ‘Monsoon Festival’
September 18, 2026Mysuru: The Zonal Anthropological Museum of the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), Southern Regional Centre, Mysuru, in association with the Mysuru Rail Museum, South Western Railway, Mysuru Division, organised ‘The Monsoon Festival’ to celebrate India’s traditional ecological knowledge, indigenous rituals and cultural heritage. The programme began with the celebration of ‘Aadi Perukku’ by Tamil women,…
MGP backs fight to save century-old Govt. Schools
September 18, 2026Mysuru: The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has extended its support to protect the century-old Government High School at Vontikoppal (V.V. Mohalla), opposite Sri Lakshmivenkataramanaswamy Temple and the Yadavagiri Government Higher Primary School. The South Western Railway (SWR) has resumed construction of a multi-storey building, residential complex, indoor stadium and auditorium adjacent to the two schools….
Woman killed as car flies off Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway!
September 18, 2026Incident at Ummadahalli in Mandya Mandya: A 32-year-old woman died on the spot after the car in which she was travelling fell off from the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway flyover near Ummadahalli in Mandya this morning. The deceased has been identified as Anjana, a resident of Bengaluru. The incident occurred when Anjana along with her husband Harish…
Selected for New York Academy of Sciences’ Junior Academy
September 18, 2026Mysuru: Om Nirmalkar, a Grade 11 student of 10X International School, Mysuru, has been selected for the 2026-27 Junior Academy of the New York Academy of Sciences, an international STEM programme that brings together students from across the world to work on real-world scientific and technological challenges. As part of the 10-week Innovation Challenge, Om…
GI Oncology Summit tomorrow
September 18, 2026Mysuru: Leading Oncologists, Gastroenterologists and Surgical Specialists will converge for the GI Oncology Summit-2026, a scientific meeting focusing on emerging approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers on theme ‘Changing Dynamics in GI Oncology’ jointly organised by ClearMedi Healthcare, GUT Club Mysore, the Karnataka Chapter of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) and…
Launch of 3 books on Gardens, Trees and Our Living World
September 18, 2026Mysuru: Three books titled ‘Rooted in Mysuru,’ ‘Hithala Suthalu’ and ‘Grow a Garden’ from Vanastree will be launched by Film Director Pawan Kumar on Saturday (Sept.19) between 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm at Wadiyar Centre for Architecture, KR Boulevard in city. Books Loka, has in a press release, invited readers to an evening celebrating gardens,…













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