Suspect purchased a cap from a mall in Chennai; discarded it after the blast in Bengaluru Bengaluru: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered significant leads regarding the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe bomb blast that shook Bengaluru on Mar. 1, resulting in injuries to at least 10 individuals. The Central terror investigative agency has established a…
Walking path inside Devaraja Market cleared
March 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Following numerous complaints from shoppers and the general public regarding obstructed walking paths inside the Devaraja Market, which had been encroached upon by vendors, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) initiated an eviction drive this morning to restore clear pathways. During the drive, it became evident that nearly all the shops within the historic market…
HC allows Board exams for Classes 5, 8 and 9
March 23, 2024Exams to resume from Mar. 25 Bengaluru: In a relief to the State Government, the Karnataka High Court on Friday upheld the notifications pertaining summative Assessment examination/ Board exams for Classes 5, 8 and 9. A HC Division Bench, comprising Justice K. Somashekar and Justice K. Rajesh Rai, directed the State Government to resume the…
Lok Sabha poll code: Banks asked to keep tab on transactions above Rs.50,000
March 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the Model Code of Conduct in force for the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Banks (both public and private sector), financial institutions and other financial establishments to keep a tab on all cash transactions (credit and debit) above Rs. 50,000, to ensure free and fair polls. Acting…
Choose between a gatekeeper and royalty, says Congress candidate
March 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Calling himself as a common man who is out to serve the people with humbleness, Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency Congress candidate M. Lakshmana has asked people to choose between a gatekeeper, who serves the people 24×7 and a member of the erstwhile Mysore royal family to meet whom the people have to knock on…
A summer of drought and despair: A solution
March 22, 2024In view of the severe water scarcity staring us in the face, this summer, specially in Bengaluru, a city of 1,50,00,000 population and of huge industrial hub, water management experts have come up with many suggestions similar to band-aid to a broken limb. Some such quick-fix (is it really?) suggestions are: 1. Tapping the lakes….
Footpath cleared on Sayyaji Rao Road
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Stringent enforcement of the election Model Code of Conduct proved a boon for officials of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) this morning as they took action to remove footpath encroachments on Sayyaji Rao Road and surrounding areas. With the code of conduct in effect, no political party or elected representative can influence the eviction…
DC calls for maximum percentage of voting
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the LS polls just over a month away, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral Officer, has emphasised on the need for ethical voting and participation of a large number of voters in the Festival of Democracy. He was speaking at SVEEP (Systematic Voters education and Electoral Participation)…
Indigenous Technology Development: BEML test-fires 1500 HP engine for military tanks
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant development, public sector Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) has successfully test-fired its indigenous 1500 HP engine for military vehicles at its Mysuru Plant. BEML’s ground-breaking project is the design and development of India’s first indigenously created prototype 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). This remarkable achievement heralds a new…
Surprise visitor to Mysuru!
March 20, 2024Bihar CM Nitish Kumar visits city Mysore/Mysuru: In a lightning visit to the city this morning, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrived in Mysuru and stayed for nearly two hours, reliable sources confirmed to Star of Mysore. Nitish Kumar, accompanied by JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, JD(U) MLA Sanjeev Kumar, and Bihar BJP…















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