Two cubs rescued in total; Search continues to trace and rescue two more cubs Chamarajanagar: The Forest Department personnel, who had rescued one of the four tiger cubs on Jan. 15, have rescued one male cub on Jan. 17 night near Nanjedevanapura in Harave hobli of Chamarajanagar district. The mother tiger was trapped in a…
City Traffic Police donate blood to mark Road Safety Month
January 19, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Road Safety Month, Mysuru City Traffic Police, in association with avantbkg hospitals, Mysuru, had organised a blood donation camp in city recently. The camp, held at GLN Kalyana Mantap in Bogadi, was inaugurated by City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar by lighting the lamp. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP – Crime and…
RFO found dead in city
January 19, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Kantaraj S. Chavan (35), a native of Bijapur, who was working as Range Forest Officer (RFO) at T. Narasipur Social Forestry, Mysuru District, was found dead on the Cross Road near a private lodge on Mother Teresa Road (B.N. Road) near Sub-Urban Bus Stand in city this morning. According to Lashkar Police, Manu, one…
Mysore District Parents Association observes World Disability Day
January 19, 2026Mysore/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…
VTU gets new Regional Director
January 19, 2026Mysore/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…
Harshini to present Bharatanatyam Rangavidhipraveshika on Jan. 25
January 19, 2026Mysore/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…
Cyber Crime: MGP to hold public meeting on Jan. 22
January 19, 2026Mysore/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,…
Jathra Mahotsava
January 19, 2026Mysore/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…
Mysuru-Kushalnagar Railway project scrapped
January 18, 2026Mysore/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…
PRASHAD scheme atop Chamundi Hill: Showdown between protesters, District Administration likely
January 18, 2026Mysore/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…















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