Bengaluru: The Department of School Education and Literacy has released an official academic calendar for the year 2026-27 stating that all government, aided and un-aided schools will re-open on May 29. The present summer holidays will end on May 28. Schools have been directed to complete the admission process by June 30. The first half…
‘OTP must for 5-kg Free Trade LPG’
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Effective from today (May 5), it is mandatory to provide One Time Password (OTP) to obtain 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder, with the period of booking for refill restricted to 10 days. LPG Distributors Association of India (LDAI) State President Mehul J. Patel told Star of Mysore, earlier it was not mandatory to…
Cartoon expo on War and Peace held
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Cartoonists Day, a day-long cartoon expo under the theme ‘War and Peace’ by Star of Mysore Cartoonist & Fulbrighter M.V. Nagendra Babu (Banter Babu) was held under the aegis of Banter Babu Publications at Mysore Art Gallery on Ramanuja Road here today. Speaking after inaugurating the expo, Congress leader and…
Veteran musician Dr. Rangacharyulu’s concerts in Mysuru this week
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. N.C. Rangacharyulu, a legendary Karnatak vocalist and a torch-bearer of Indian classical music from Hyderabad, will be presenting two vocal concerts in city this week: On May 6, at Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar, his concert will start at 6 pm. He will be accompanied by Vid. T.K.V. Ramanujacharyulu on violin, Vid. Mysore…
CM arriving in Mysuru
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be arriving in city tomorrow (May 6) to take part in various programmes. The CM will take off in a special flight from HAL Airport in Bengaluru at 10.30 am and will land at Mysore Airport in Mandakalli at 10.55 am. He will then proceed to Kalamandira on Hunsur Road…
BHIO opens Advanced Cancer Day Care Clinic at Kuvempunagar
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Strengthening access to patient-centric oncology services, Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology (BHIO) yesterday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Cancer Day Care Clinic at Kuvempunagar. The facility was formally opened by Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar, Chairman of BHIO, marking a significant step in delivering efficient and compassionate cancer care in the region. The clinic adopts a day…
ASG Eye Hospital launches month-long free eye camp
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: ASG Eye Hospital has launched a month-long healthcare initiative offering free eye consultations and discounts on various services at its facility on Narayana Shastri Road near Siddappa Square in city. The camp will run from May 4 to June 4, benefiting residents of Mysuru and nearby areas. Under the programme, patients can avail free…
Two youths stabbed; assaulted with beer bottle
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Two youths were stabbed and assaulted with a beer bottle by a group of people on May 2. The youths, who were stabbed, have been identified as Chandan Kumar of Lakshmikanthanagar in city and Dhanush of P. Hosahalli in Mandya. Hebbal Police, who recorded the statements of Chandan, who is undergoing treatment at the…
Mystery shrouds youth’s death
May 5, 2026Body found in highly decomposed state Mysore/Mysuru: Mystery shrouds death of a youth whose body was found in a highly decomposed state at a vacant space on the connecting road to R.T. Nagar at Lingambudhipalya here on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Chandrashekar (26), son of Basavaiah and a resident of Bidarahalli village…
Family feud: Head Constable ends life
May 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A Police Head Constable, depressed over frequent quarrels in the family, ended his life by hanging self at his house in Police Layout here yesterday. The deceased is Shyam Prasad (45), a Head Constable attached to Devaraja Police Station in city. He ended his life when the family members were away. Shyam Prasad, who…















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