Mysuru: In a green initiative aimed at enhancing the city’s aesthetics, D. Devaraj Urs Road Traders Association has launched a programme to place potted plants in front of shops and commercial establishments along the busy D.D. Urs Road in Mysuru’s Central Business District (CBD). Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif formally launched the initiative by watering a plant pot on the road on June…
Echo of tragedy at Dubare Elephant Camp: Elephant camps get new safety guidelines
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Following the death of a woman tourist at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu on May 18 when Makhna elephant Airavata fell on the woman after it was attacked by another elephant Kanjan and Airavata succumbing to injuries the next day, the Forest Department has issued 10 non-negotiable guidelines for safety of tourists, staff, elephants, accident prevention and quick emergency response at all elephant camps across the…
City receives 3.5 mm rainfall yesterday
June 18, 2026Isolated to very light rainfall likely over the State today Mysuru: Fairly widespread rains lashed across the city for over five hours yesterday evening bringing the temperature down. Rainwater remained stagnant in low-lying areas and no damage to properties was reported. Though the sun was shining bright since morning, dark clouds began to gather at…
City hosts National Seminar on ‘Yoga for Healthy and Prolonged Life’
June 18, 2026Mysuru: A National Seminar on ‘Yoga for Healthy and Prolonged Life’ was organised at the Government Nature Cure and Yoga Medical College, Brindavan Extension on KRS Road in city on Wednesday. The seminar, organised as part of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, was inaugurated by District AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and…
Art of Living fetes unsung achievers
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Marking its 45th anniversary and the 70th birthday celebrations of its Founder Sri Ravishankar Gurudev, the Mysuru Unit of Art of Living Foundation felicitated unsung achievers with ‘Teremareya Sadhaka’ award at a programme organised at Art of Living Ashram in Lalithadripura here on June 14. The awardees are Doctor from K.R. Pet Dr. R.T. Venkatesh and Madikeri-based Journalist Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa Speaking on the occasion, the Art of Living faculty…
Fashionavya to present lifestyle expo in city
June 18, 2026Fashionavya, the esteemed Fashionista Group of Exhibitions, will present its 9th Edition at Hotel Southern Star in Mysuru on June 19 and 20 from 11 am to 9 pm. The much-anticipated exhibition promises a grand showcase of fashion, lifestyle and luxury under one roof. Since its inception in 2008, Fashionista has been serving the fashion community with…
12 patients die in 48 hours
June 17, 2026Mysuru: Tension prevailed at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on KRS Road last night after relatives of patients alleged that doctors were unavailable during critical hours and that more than 12 patients had died in the last 48 hours due to a lack of timely medical attention. Angry relatives accused the hospital administration of negligence….
Jayadeva Medical Superintendent denies negligence
June 17, 2026Mysuru: Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Medical Superintendent Dr. K.S. Sadananda has denied allegations of negligence, maintaining that the hospital provides round-the-clock emergency care. “Emergency services are available 24×7, with duty doctors, cardiologists and postgraduate doctors deployed in every shift,” he said. Dr. Sadananda also alleged that misleading videos were circulated on social media. “Videos showing empty chairs were recorded when doctors were resting in…
Fatal restobar fire: BUILDING SEALED
June 17, 2026Forensic probe intensifies; Scene Of Crime Officers collect evidence Mysuru: Following the fatal fire accident at Dattagalli restobar that claimed two lives on Monday, Excise Department officials, in coordination with the Police, have sealed the building. Sources in the Excise Department told Star of Mysore this morning that the restobar was functioning illegally, with liquor being supplied from the ‘Liquor Garage’ operating on the ground floor. As a…
Excise DC has stakes in illegal restobar that caught fire?!
June 17, 2026Mysuru: Does the Excise Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Mysuru have any stakes in the illegal restobar in Dattagalli that was gutted in a fire mishap on June 15? The turn of events, with Urban Development Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, admitting grave lapses on the part of Excise Department officials, during his visit to city yesterday, point fingers at the latter’s involvement in the illegal business,…












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