Mysuru: Following allegations of rampant irregularities and corruption in the conduct of K-SET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test) by the University of Mysore (UoM), the Government has now ordered that Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will conduct K-SET in future. The Government, while issuing the order, has withdrawn the sanctioned authority to the UoM for the conduct…
UoM Acting VC Prof. H. Rajashekar files writ petition: High Court stays UoM VC appointment process
December 24, 2022Bengaluru; Even as the State-Government appointed Search Panel headed by former Bengaluru CMR University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. M.S. Shivakumar recommended three names for the University of Mysore (UoM) VC’s post, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued an interim stay on the new VC appointment process. The Panel had recommended the names of UoM Computer…
Ediga community’s Mangaluru to Bengaluru march from Jan.6
December 24, 2022Preparatory meeting in Mysuru on Dec. 25 Mysuru: Seeking fulfillment of their various demands, which chiefly included ST (Scheduled Tribe) category for Ediga community and establishment of Ediga Development Corporation, Ediga community members will take out Mangaluru to Bengaluru padayatra from Jan.6. Announcing this at a press meet here on Thursday, Pranavananda Swamiji of Karadalu…
“Adarsha Nadige” in memory of Dr. Vishnu on Dec. 25
December 24, 2022Mysuru: “Dr. Vishnu Sena Samiti has organised “Adarsha Nadige,” a padayatra from Mysuru to Bengaluru, to promote the ideals of the late actor Dr. Vishnuvardhan and also send a message to the society to live like him,” said Samiti General Secretary M. Shivakumar. He was speaking to press persons at Patrakartara Bhavan on Thursday. “The…
‘Kannadotsava’ Light Music on Dec. 28
December 24, 2022Mysuru: Maharatna Trust has organised Kannada Light Music programme “Kannadotsava, on Dec. 28, said Trust President Mysuru M. Mahalingu. Speaking to press persons at Pathrakartara Bhavan, he said the Light Music compositions of C. Ashwath and Mysore Ananthaswamy will be presented on Dec. 28 at 5 pm at Jaganmohan Palace and entry will be free….
Wins six medals at National Skating Championship
December 24, 2022Mysuru: The State’s senior skater, Mysuru’s Rea Elizabeth Achaiah stood first with 5 gold and 1 silver medal in the 60th National Speed Roller Skating Championship-2022 held at Bengaluru from Dec. 11 to 21. Details of medals: Gold in 10K Road Points Plus Elimination Race, 15K Road Elimination Race, Road One Lap Race, 4K Mixed…
Flower Show at Mysore Palace from tomorrow
December 23, 2022Listed among ‘Five Must-Visit Winter Flower Shows in India’ by Indian Holiday Private Limited Floral models of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Cheetahs from Namibia, Vande Bharat Express and Palace illumination main attractions District Minister to inaugurate 10-day event at 5 pm; Open from 10 am to 9 pm; entry free Two-time sanitisation of Flower Show venue…
Two-time sanitisation of Flower Show venue daily
December 23, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Flower Show venue will follow all guidelines issued by the State and Central Governments to prevent outbreak of COVID-19 and its potent variants and the premises will be sanitised twice a day to remove fear in the minds of visitors. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Mysuru Palace Board Deputy Director T.S….
City gears up to handle tourist rush ahead of Christmas and New Year’s eve
December 23, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: After staying away from New Year’s eve celebrations for the past two years due to COVID pandemic, the people are now out to celebrate Christmas (Dec.25) and welcome the New Year (2023), which is just eight days away, in a grand manner. With tourist footfalls likely to see a huge surge as the year…
Finally facelift for Male Mahadeshwara Road
December 23, 2022Road shut from Nazarbad Circle to Air Force Selection Board junction; Alternative route provided Mysore/Mysuru: The ever-busy and pathetically damaged Male Mahadeshwara Road in Nazarbad will soon sport a spic-and-span look as repair works have begun. This is a crucial road for many people to reach their destinations but was full of crater-like potholes and…















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