Mysuru: Former Corporator SBM Manju has urged the State Government to rein in online gaming and betting racket, as many irrespective of age have fallen into the debt trap and taking the extreme step of ending their lives. Addressing media persons at Patrakarthara Bhavana in the city yesterday, Manju said, many influenced by the popular…
From 2015 to 2024, all taluks record an average 1 ft. rise in groundwater level Mysuru: On World Earth Day today (Apr. 22), Mysuru celebrates a water revival. Thanks to copious rains and a robust monsoon in 2024, the district’s groundwater table has received a much-needed boost, signalling nature’s recovery and effective stewardship. All nine…
India declares three-day State mourning Mysuru/New Delhi: Rich tributes were paid at city Churches to Pope Francis, who passed away yesterday morning. Praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, the Diocese of Mysuru had organised a special Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral (St. Philomena’s Church) yesterday evening which was led by Archbishop…
Wife remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody; daughter in NIMHANS for mental evaluation Bengaluru: The high-profile murder case of retired Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash has been transferred to the Central Crime Branch (CCB), which will formally take over the investigation from Tuesday. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda has directed that the…
Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda yesterday undertook a padayatra in Tilaknagar, coming under his Constituency and received grievances from the residents. Most of the residents complained about disruption in water supply severely inconveniencing the consumers, with no alternative measures taken to supply drinking water in tanker. The Underground Drainage (UGD) line is also damaged often…
Mysuru: In a bid to improve the quality of food served under the mid-day meal scheme, the Department of School Education and Literacy has issued strict guidelines to ensure cleanliness and hygiene in school kitchens. Headmasters, headmistresses and School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC) members have been directed to personally verify food quality before serving…
Mysuru: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) officials raided the shops selling paneer (panneer) in the city and collected the samples for test, following the complaints of selling spurious and sub-standard food ingredient. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi, had recently flagged concerns about the selling of paneer that are of…
Mysuru: Renowned agri-scientist Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura of Mysuru has been granted a patent for his revolutionary plant-based product ‘POWER PLUS’ — a major milestone in the fight against viral diseases in crops, especially the devastating Papaya Ring Spot Virus (PRSV). This announcement comes six years after Star of Mysore first reported on the pioneering…
Mysuru: Residents of Yaraganahalli, Raghavendranagar, Kalyangiri, Shakthinagar, Siddarthanagar and surrounding areas have raised serious concerns over a hazardous 200-metre stretch of Dr. Rajkumar Road — from Yaraganahalli Circle to Cauvery Circle — which remains un-asphalted and riddled with potholes. The damaged stretch is causing immense inconvenience to both motorists and pedestrians. The road, which connects…
Mysuru: Vaccination and training camp for Haj pilgrims was held at R.K. Palace near P&T Quarters at Udayagiri in city yesterday. The pilgrims from Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu districts were selected by Karnataka State Haj Committee through lottery system. The camp was inaugurated by Chairman of Karnataka State Haj Committee Zulfikhar Ahmed. District Health…
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