Dasara elephants to go on health-first diet; weight gain no longer in focus Mysuru: In a significant shift from tradition, the Forest Department has decided to focus on the health and well-being of the Dasara elephants housed at the Mysore Palace rather than ensuring rapid weight gain during their stay. Veterinarians and experts are being…
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Mysore Palace to glow under pink lights tonight
August 30, 2026Mysuru: In the backdrop of ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme, one of the five Guarantee Schemes of the State Congress Government, completing three years of implementation, the Mysore Palace will be illuminated with pink lights tonight (Aug. 30). While regular weekend illumination will be held from 7 pm to 8 pm, the special pink light illumination will…
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Weighty Srikanta!
August 30, 2026Dasara jumbo from Mathigodu elephant camp tops the chart at 5,790 kg! Mysuru: The first batch of 9 Dasara elephants, which arrived at Mysore Palace on Aug. 28, underwent their traditional weight check this morning, with Srikanta topping the chart at 5,790 kg. As part of the annual ritual, the elephants were led to the…
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Greater Mysuru plan to get fresh shape: CM
August 30, 2026‘No more mundane Dasara, new ideas, more discipline for a bigger, better fest’ Mysuru: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said, the Government is considering a new framework for the long-pending Greater Mysuru project, while also planning to give the city’s world-famous Dasara festival a fresh look with new ideas, greater discipline and international appeal. Speaking…
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Sculptor killed in road accident
August 30, 2026Helmet was on the bike fuel tank, not on victim’s head Mysuru: A 42-year-old sculptor, identified as Krishna, was killed in a road accident on New Kantharaj Urs Road this morning. The accident occurred opposite Ramya Hotel, near the Heritage House and Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade signal. According to eyewitnesses, Krishna, a resident of Gandhinagar, was…
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Unidentified body found
August 30, 2026Halagur: A body of an unidentified senior citizen was found on the banks of River Cauvery near Muthatti. Tourists, who noticed the body on Tuesday last, informed Halagur Police, who reached the spot and suspected that the elderly man may have committed suicide. The deceased is 5.5 ft. tall, oily red complexioned with normal built…
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Elderly man goes missing
August 30, 2026Nanjangud: A 60-year-old man, who left his house on July 29 at about 9 pm saying that he was going to Sai Baba Temple on the occasion of Guru Purnima, has since gone missing. The missing man is J. Manjunath alias Jannu, residing in Nanjangud Town Police limits. Those having information about Manjunath may contact…
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City-based veteran photographer gets BPSA portfolio distinction
August 30, 2026Mysuru: City-based veteran photographer S. Thippeswamy has received the prestigious international Bronze portfolio distinction (BPSA) of Photographic Society of America (PSA) for his ‘Elephants in Nature’ title, recently. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Thippeswamy said, “In this portfolio ‘Elephants in Nature,’ I have shown various activities of the elephants in nature. I am happy that…
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Residents, walkers take up fight to save city parks
August 30, 2026Protests staged at Lingambudhi & Cheluvamba Parks Mysuru: Residents and organisations staged separate protests at Lingambudhi Park in Ramakrishnanagar and at Cheluvamba Park in Yadavagiri this morning. While the protest at Lingambudhi Park was against fixing entry fee, the protest at Cheluvamba Park was against the Government’s decision to let go 5 percent of park…
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America America-2 trailer released
August 30, 2026Mysuru: The trailer of the upcoming Kannada movie ‘America America-2’ was released by actor ‘Daali’ Dhananjaya at an event held at the KSOU Convocation Hall in Muktagangothri here yesterday. Speaking the occasion, Dhananjaya extended his best wishes to the team and also spoke about the contribution of director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar to the Kannada Film Industry….
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