Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) has opposed the Karnataka Government’s Advertisement Policy-2026, stating that it could severely affect local, district and regional newspapers. At a meeting of editors and publishers held at Patrakarthara Bhavan in city on Saturday, MDJA President K. Deepak said the policy posed a serious threat to the survival of…
Mysore/Mysuru: Sannakka (100), wife of late Doddabasappa and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram, passed away yesterday in city. A native of K.R. Nagar, she leaves behind her family members and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at K.R. Nagar this afternoon.
Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day National Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling organised by Teresian College Research Centre (Commerce) in association with IQAC, Teresian College, Mysuru, was held at its Ave Maria Golden Jubilee Auditorium recently. It aimed to enhance advanced research competencies among academicians, research scholars, students and other aspiring researchers. Inaugurating the workshop Dr. R. Kasilingam,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Co-operator of the city Lalitha G.T. Devegowda, wife of Chamundeshwari JD(S) MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) and mother of Hunsur MLA G.D. Harish Gowda, will be conferred G.S. Bommegowda Co-operation Award (2026) at a programme organised by Mandya-based Karnataka Sangha at K.V. Shankaregowda Centenary Bhavan in Mandya at 11 am on Mar. 25. Lalitha,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. A.P. Poornima, a distinguished academic and cultural leader, has been conferred with the prestigious international award, “Hindi Gaurav Samman-2026,” by Sahitya Arpan, Dubai (UAE). This global recognition celebrates her dedication and immense service to Hindi language and literature. Dr. Poornima currently serves as the Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Hindi…
Mysore/Mysuru: Excel Public School has announced its Summer STREAM Boot Camp-2026, a 15-day experiential learning programme for students entering Grades 6, 7, 8 and 9. The initiative brings together three specialised camps: 1. STREAM Exploration Workshop – Wonder Quest, 2. Astronomy and HAM Radio workshop – Signals to Stars and 3. Theatre & Performance Workshop,…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at Seshadripuram Degree College, Hebbal Outer Ring Road, Mysuru, in association with the Departments of Computer Science, Commerce and Management, NSS, NCC, Sports and Kala Srishti, had organised the State-level IT, Management, Cultural and Sports Fest ‘Shreshta-2026’ recently. After the ceremonial lighting of…
Mysuru adds 1.7 lakh vehicles in two years Mysore/Mysuru: The controversy over 43 newly installed traffic signals in Mysuru, criticised by many as unnecessary at certain junctions and circles, has also brought the spotlight on the city’s fast-growing vehicle population. Mysuru’s vehicle population crossed the 16-lakh mark in 2025, with the district adding more than…
Mysore/Mysuru: Bowing to strong public criticism, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has withdrawn its earlier move to set up a heritage tonga stand on the footpath near the Town Hall. Star of Mysore had highlighted the issue in a front-page report titled ‘Footpath becomes… Tonga Stand’ published on Mar. 16, pointing out that the MCC had…
Mysore/Mysuru: Customers who have received Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections in several parts of Mysuru city are being asked to surrender their domestic LPG cylinders, following directions from the Central Government. State President of the LPG Distributors Association of India, Mehul J. Patel, told Star of Mysore that LPG supply management is now being streamlined…
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