120 buffalo pairs expected for 48-hour floodlit event Mysuru: Kambala, the traditional buffalo racing sport of coastal Karnataka, is set to make its debut at the world-famous Mysuru Dasara this year, with the District Administration estimating the cost of hosting the two-day event at around Rs. 7 crore. The event is proposed to be conducted in 16 rounds on two parallel…
Exports from Kadakola get Customs clearance
June 22, 2026MP Yaduveer says exporters need not rely on distant ports for Customs procedures Mysuru: The Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Kadakola near Thandavapura has received Customs approval from the Union Finance Ministry and is set to facilitate export shipments from the Mysuru region, paving the way for international trade operations. Confirming the development to Star of Mysore, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said the Customs clearance facility was…
5 Mysuru BEOs injured in Highway Accident
June 22, 2026Driver killed Mysuru: A cab driver was killed and five Block Education Officers (BEOs) from Mysuru district were injured in a road accident on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway near Ramanagara this morning. The deceased has been identified as Anand, a resident of Mysuru. The injured are Mysuru North BEO Revanna, Mysuru Rural BEO Prakash, Mysuru South BEO Krishna, Nanjangud BEO Mahesh and H.D. Kote BEO Raju. …
12th International Day of Yoga: Thousands roll out Yoga mats at Palace
June 21, 2026Mysuru: Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts, including specially-abled children, participated in 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations organised at Mysore Palace premises this morning. The main event was organised by District Administration in association with Department of AYUSH, Mysuru Zilla Panchayat (ZP), Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Mysore Palace Board, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Department of School Education and Mysore Yoga Federation. The theme for this year’s International…
Mass Yoga session held at Manasagangothri
June 21, 2026Mysuru: The University of Mysore, in association with GSS, also organised International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at the Sports Pavilion in the Manasagangothri campus this morning. The programme was inaugurated by noted orator Prof. Krishnegowda and GSS Founder Srihari Dwarkanath. University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath, Registrar M.K. Savitha and Registrar (Evaluation) Prof. N. Nagaraja were present. Hundreds of students, faculty members and members of the public participated in the event. The Yoga session, conducted…
Yoga is India’s invaluable heritage: MLC Vivekananda
June 21, 2026Mysuru: AYUSH Department, Government Nature Cure and Yoga Medical College and Hospital, celebrated International Yoga Day on its campus yesterday. MLC K. Vivekananda said Yoga, India’s ancient gift to the world and invaluable heritage, promotes discipline, concentration and balance in life. He urged youngsters to embrace the practice. Presiding over the programme, Principal Dr. K.V. Venkatakrishna said Yoga is not merely physical…
‘Mane Manegu Yoga’ promotes community bonding at J.P. Nagar
June 21, 2026Mysuru: Residents of 15th Cross, 24th Main Road at J.P. Nagar Second Stage observed International Yoga Day by organising a community Yoga programme Mane Manegu Yoga (Yoga to Every Home). Women, youth, children and residents participated in Yoga and relaxation exercises conducted on the street, turning the neighbourhood into a shared space for health and wellness. Organisers said the locality regularly comes together…
Yoga helps us face changes of time positively: Seer
June 21, 2026Mysuru, June 21 (MTY&BCT)- “The first hallmark of Yoga is silence. Performing any task with dedication and focus is true Yoga,” said Avadhoota Datta Peetha Junior Pontiff Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji. He was delivering his benediction at a special Yoga practice and demonstration programme organised at the Ashram to mark International Yoga Day and World Music Day. Recalling the contributions of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji,…
Yoga helped me recover after accident: Judge Usha Rani
June 21, 2026Mysuru: International Yoga Day was observed at Jayanagar Court Complex this morning by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), the Judiciary Department, Advocates’ Association and the AYUSH Department. Inaugurating the programme, Principal District and Sessions Judge and DLSA Chairperson Usha Rani said Yoga helped her recover from severe pain following a major accident. “Last year, I resumed Surya Namaskara after a long gap. The…
Yoga Day at Railway Division
June 21, 2026Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railway observed International Yoga Day at the Railway Samudaya Bhavan. Addressing participants, Divisional Railway Manager Mudit Mittal highlighted the role of Yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being and a balanced lifestyle. He urged employees to incorporate Yoga into their daily routine to cope with the stresses of modern life and improve overall health. Senior Railway officers and staff took…














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