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CM’s 50:50 MUDA site scam case: Special Court seeks status report from Lokayukta
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CM’s 50:50 MUDA site scam case: Special Court seeks status report from Lokayukta

July 16, 2025

High Court Division Bench to hear CM Siddaramaiah’s appeal in September Bengaluru: The Special Court for Elected Representatives on Tuesday (July 15) heard a private complaint involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife B.M. Parvathi, in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. Ahead of the hearing, the Mysuru Lokayukta Superintendent of…

Chamundi Vardhanti tomorrow: KSRTC to run buses from 8 am
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Chamundi Vardhanti tomorrow: KSRTC to run buses from 8 am

July 16, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: On account of Vardhanti (birthday) of Goddess Chamundeshwari tomorrow (July 17) atop Chamundi Hill, KSRTC will ply buses from Lalitha Mahal grounds to the Hill temple from 8 am. According to a press release from Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority, devotees coming to the hill through 1,001 steps from the foothill, are provided entry…

City buses get ‘Dhwani’ to guide visually-challenged commuters
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City buses get ‘Dhwani’ to guide visually-challenged commuters

July 15, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant step towards inclusive public transport, Transport Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy yesterday inaugurated the operation of sound-responsive buses equipped with ‘Dhwani Spandana’ devices designed to assist visually challenged passengers. The launch was held at the Mysuru City Bus Stand, where the Minister flagged off the first set of buses featuring this accessibility-focused…

CITB & Nalwadi Convention Halls in Hebbal rendered useless
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CITB & Nalwadi Convention Halls in Hebbal rendered useless

July 15, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Kalyana Mantapa (Community Hall) built by the City Improvement Trust Board (CITB) and the Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Convention Hall constructed by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) — recently rebranded as Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) — at Hebbal have both fallen into disuse, turning what was envisioned as a public-friendly infrastructure into neglected…

MP meets Home Minister, raises issue of Bangladeshi migrants in Kodagu
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MP meets Home Minister, raises issue of Bangladeshi migrants in Kodagu

July 15, 2025

New Delhi: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday to discuss comprehensive development plans for the Constituency and raise key concerns affecting the region. Wadiyar expressed concern over the increasing presence of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in Kodagu and requested prompt action from the Home Ministry…

Want a Wedding Hall? Show age proof of bride, groom
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Want a Wedding Hall? Show age proof of bride, groom

July 14, 2025

Mysuru District Administration cracks the whip on rampant child marriages; Call Helpline 1098 or 112 Mysore/Mysuru: In a decisive move to curb the rising instances of child marriage in Mysuru district, the Deputy Commissioner — who also serves as the Chairman of the District Child Protection Unit — has issued stringent guidelines mandating age verification…

Suttur Seer recalls KBG’s illustrious works, services
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Suttur Seer recalls KBG’s illustrious works, services

July 14, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Suttur Mutt has deeply condoled the passing of K.B. Ganapathy, Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra. In his condolence message, Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji recalled that Ganapathy was originally an Advocate who practised at the Karnataka High Court and Civil Courts. “Driven by a deep interest in journalism, Ganapathy…

City Police crack 42 cases in two months, arrest 19
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City Police crack 42 cases in two months, arrest 19

July 14, 2025

Stolen property worth Rs. 63 lakh recovered, 66 kg cannabis, 23 grams MDMA seized Mysore/Mysuru: In a major breakthrough, the Mysuru City Police have cracked 42 cases in the past two months by arresting 19 accused and recovering stolen property valued at Rs. 63 lakh. Addressing a press conference at her office in Nazarbad this…

Dr. K.B. Ganapathy passes away
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Dr. K.B. Ganapathy passes away

July 13, 2025

Mysuru: Dr. K.B. Ganapathy (85), Founder-Editor, Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra newspapers, published by Academy Newspapers Pvt. Ltd., passed  away in city this morning. A native of Kunjila village in Kakkabbe, North Kodagu, Kalyatanda B. Ganapathy was the son of late K.A. Bopaiah and late K.B. Muthavva (Baby). Fondly known as KBG among the journalist…

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