New facility most likely to be inaugurated this Dasara; it will be kept open throughout the year Mysuru: The forthcoming Naada Habba Mysuru Dasara is most likely to greet the visitors with an exclusive Food Court, planned at an estimated cost of Rs. 4 crore, at the premises of Dasara Exhibition Grounds. Urban Development and…
Mysuru: Dr. Sudarshana, a distinguished development strategist from Mysuru, has been nominated as Senior Advisor to the High-Level Advisory Council constituted by the Government of India for the integrated development of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Council has been tasked with promoting integrated development of Ladakh, with a focus on building resilience to climate…
No admission fee hike; several student-centric facilities: VC Prof. A.P. Gnana Prakash Mysuru: Mysuru-based Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has launched the admission process for the 2026-27 academic year, targeting an enrolment of 80,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and online programmes. Addressing a press conference at the KSOU meeting hall yesterday, Vice-Chancellor Prof. A.P….
Mysuru: The land survey of the premises of the over-a-century-old Vontikoppal Government High School began yesterday. The survey follows a series of reports in Star of Mysore and its sister publication Mysuru Mithra, which highlighted concerns that South Western Railway’s (SWR) proposed construction of a multi-storey residential complex, an indoor stadium and an auditorium could…
Mysuru: Even as the row rages over NIMHANS- model Hospital site at Gudumadanahalli in Varuna Hobli of Mysuru taluk, with farmers and several other organisations opposing the selection of the spot on the grounds that fertile land and greenery will be wiped out, Mysuru Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) President Dr. K.B. Lingaraju has…
Ban will be in force on Ashada Fridays, Saturdays Sundays and on Chamundeshwari Vardhanti between July 17 and Aug. 9: City Top Cop Mysuru: With the first auspicious Ashada Friday falling tomorrow (July 17), the stage is set for the annual influx of thousands of devotees to Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill. The heavy…
712 POCSO cases in 4 years leave parents of girl children worried Mysuru: Increasing number of sexual harassment cases involving schoolgirls has raised serious concerns among parents over the safety of their children in educational institutions. Whether driven by the influence of social media, parental negligence or lapses on the part of school management, incidents…
SOM IMPACT Police vehicle’s 71 traffic violations Mysuru: A Star of Mysore report exposing repeated traffic violations by a Police emergency response vehicle has prompted the Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority (KSPCA) to seek immediate action from the State Government. The report, ‘71 seat belt violations!’, published on June 28, 2026, revealed that Police vehicle…
Bengaluru: The Mysore Bar Association greeted Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in Bengaluru recently and also presented a memorandum to him seeking funds for overall development of the Association building, out of the CM’s Rs.10 crore special grant. Responding to the plea, Shivakumar said he will take measures for releasing funds. The Association also brought to…
Warns against littering, use of plastic atop hill during Ashada festivities Mysuru: Pointing out that protecting the environment and maintaining cleanliness atop Chamundi Hill is a collective responsibility, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has urged organisations, volunteers, traders and devotees to support its ‘Clean Chamundi Hill – Plastic-Free Ashada Month’ campaign. The MCC has warned…
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