Temporary sheds being constructed for Mahouts, Kavadis and their families Mysuru: With the world famous Dasara round the corner, preparations are underway at the Mysore Palace premises for welcoming the first batch of Dasara elephants. Works on the construction of temporary sheds for Mahouts and Kavadis of Dasara elephants, have gained pace in Someshwaraswamy temple…
Mysuru: Elephant Abhimanyu, who had majestically carried the Golden Howdah during Dasara procession for six times in a row from 2020 to 2025, was not chosen by the Forest Department officials for the job this time which has caused widespread resentment among the general public. The officials had stated that though Abhimanyu is capable to…
Incident at Kakanakote Safari area in Antharasanthe Forest Range of H.D. Kote Mysuru: More than 20 visitors to Kakanakote safari located at Antharasanthe Forest Range in Dammanakatte, H.D. Kote, were injured after the safari bus they were travelling rammed into a tree last evening. The safari centre witnessed a usual weekend rush with visitors coming…
Mysuru: Biddanda Diya Ponnappa of Mysuru has been selected to represent India at the InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship 2026 in Moscow from Aug. 24 to Oct.3. She is among 12 artistes chosen from BRICS+ nations including Brazil, Argentina, China, Malaysia, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, Turkey and Iran. Hosted at the world-renowned Russian Institute of Theatre…
Touts mislead Tourists Mysuru: A group of touts is reportedly misleading tourists in Mysuru with false information about the closure of major attractions and diverting them to shops that pay hefty commissions. Tourists are being told fabricated stories such as, “The Palace is closed today for Maharaja’s Jayanti celebrations,” “It’s feeding time for animals, so…
Mysuru: A case of alleged child abduction, illegal confinement and extortion has been reported in Mysuru city, with an FIR (77/2026) registered at the Kuvempunagar Police Station based on a letter issued to the Inspector by the District Child Protection Officer on Aug. 14. The FIR, registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), includes…
Mysuru: The menace of gangs misleading tourists in Mysuru has drawn the attention of the Tourism Department, with officials considering the introduction of dedicated ‘tourist patrolling’ at key tourist spots. Tourism Department Assistant Director V.M. Prabhuswamy told Star of Mysore that although no formal complaints have been received, the issue has surfaced repeatedly during discussions…
Water bill arrears in Mysuru city Mysuru: Urban Development and Mysuru District Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah has assured that the Government will take steps to resolve the issue of pending water bills amounting to several crores of rupees in Mysuru city, arising from alleged anomalies in the services handled by Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company…
Just 4 days before Gajapayana… Dhananjaya, Prashanth and Sugreeva capturing rogue elephants in Kodagu Mysuru: Concerns have been raised over the deployment of three elephants selected for this year’s Dasara festivities in wild elephant capture operations, with only four days remaining for their ceremonial march to Mysuru. Twelve elephants have been selected for this year’s…
Mysuru: Discontent has erupted on social media over the Forest Department’s decision to exclude the famed ‘Combing Star’ Abhimanyu from this year’s Dasara elephant team. Netizens have launched a ‘Justice for Abhimanyu’ campaign, demanding that the veteran elephant be brought to the festival and given a dignified farewell. Traditionally, elephants that retire after carrying the…
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