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Mysuru’s War Memorial work nears final phase
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Mysuru’s War Memorial work nears final phase

April 28, 2025

Mysuru: The final phase of the construction of the War Memorial at the NCC Parade Grounds near the old Deputy Commissioner’s Office in city is advancing at a swift pace. Currently, granite slabs are being installed on the memorial’s base and the final polishing work is underway to prepare the monument for its inauguration. Six…

Escalators at City Railway Station fail passengers daily
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Escalators at City Railway Station fail passengers daily

April 28, 2025

Mysuru: The escalators at Mysuru City Railway Station are fast becoming a symbol of neglect, breaking down frequently and leaving passengers, including the elderly, children and persons with disabilities, to painfully climb the stairs. Two escalators near the ticket counter and another at the CFTRI Gate entrance have been repeatedly out of service. For many,…

Siddaramaiah takes U-turn, says wage war if necessary
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Siddaramaiah takes U-turn, says wage war if necessary

April 28, 2025

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah yesterday backtracked on his Saturday statement in Mysuru, where he had said that there was no need to wage war against Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people. He claimed his remarks had been misrepresented, asserting that India should never tolerate threats to its unity and…

Pahalgam terror attack | ‘Scarred forever’: Survivor from Mysuru recounts horror
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Pahalgam terror attack | ‘Scarred forever’: Survivor from Mysuru recounts horror

April 27, 2025

‘My brother managed to alert the Army unit stationed in Pahalgam and the Army headquarters in Srinagar about the terrorist attack’ Mysuru: Amidst nationwide outrage over the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Kashmir, a survivor from Mysuru has shared a harrowing account of survival. Prasanna Kumar Bhat, a Senior Engineering Manager and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram,…

MUDA scraps affordable Group Housing Scheme
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MUDA scraps affordable Group Housing Scheme

April 27, 2025

MUDA backs out of ambitious middle-class housing scheme despite 26,000 applications in demand survey By S.T. Ravikumar Mysuru: The dreams of countless citizens hoping to secure a site or house in Mysuru have once again been shattered as the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has decided to call off the Group Housing Scheme. Despite farmers…

Mysureans unite to condemn Pahalgam terror attack
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Mysureans unite to condemn Pahalgam terror attack

April 26, 2025

Mysuru: The Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 innocent tourists in Jammu and Kashmir is being condemned by people all across the country. People have been coming on the streets expressing condolences to aggrieved families and also demanding action against the perpetrators and those backing them. Similarly, various organisations in Mysuru have been holding protest…

Stranded in Kashmir, Mysuru man urges State to set up Helpline
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Stranded in Kashmir, Mysuru man urges State to set up Helpline

April 26, 2025

Hunsur:  Chethan, a Mysuru resident originally from Hunsur, was on vacation in Kashmir when terrorists attacked tourists in Pahalgam on Apr. 22. In the wake of the incident, restrictions were swiftly imposed across the region, leaving many stranded. Chethan shared a firsthand account of the situation with Star of Mysore via a WhatsApp video message….

Pak Army kills Indians so it can stay alive
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Pak Army kills Indians so it can stay alive

April 26, 2025

Since its birth in 1947, Pakistan has been exporting terror to India. However, the recent Pakistan-backed terrorist attack at Pahalgam is unlike anything seen before. The sheer ruthlessness of the act and the post attack message raises a disturbing question: Was this a deliberate “two birds with one stone” strategy by Pakistan’s Military Establishment? First,…

Cauvery Aarati at KRS Dam: State allocates Rs. 92 crore
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Cauvery Aarati at KRS Dam: State allocates Rs. 92 crore

April 25, 2025

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar inspects site, orders detailed action plan Mysuru: In a major initiative to honour sacred River Cauvery, Karnataka Government has approved Rs. 92 crore for organising Cauvery Aarati at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district, on the lines of Ganga Aarati performed at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The decision was…

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