Madikeri: The statue of General K.S. Thimayya was reinstalled with full honours at the Circle in Madikeri with hundreds of people taking part in the ceremony organised by the Madikeri City Municipal Council in association with Madikeri Kodava Samaja and other organisations on Friday. The statue was unveiled by offering floral tributes to it by…
Former MLA Vasu passes away
March 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chamaraja MLA Vasu (72), who was more popularly known as Mayor Vasu, passed away at a private hospital in city this morning following prolonged illness. Vasu, who fell ill months ago and was taking treatment at his residence in Jayalakshmipuram, was rushed to ClearMedi Radiant Hospital in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage last night after…
Water released from KRS Dam to ease Bengaluru’s crisis
March 9, 2024Srirangapatna: In response to Bengaluru’s pressing water scarcity, authorities in Mandya have initiated the release of 2,000 to 2,500 cusecs (cubic metres per second) of water from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam located in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district. As of last evening, four crest gates of the Dam (two near the VC Canal…
BJP: Vikas & Vishwas
March 9, 2024This morning, sources in New Delhi told Star of Mysore that Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha’s chances of getting a ticket for the 2024 Lok Sabha election are 50/50. This reminds me of the saying: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ Our MP is working. So why the change? Is it because of senior State…
Chamundi Hill PRASHAD Scheme in two years: MP
March 7, 2024PM Modi virtually lays foundation for Chamundeshwari Temple Development, Ecological and Tonga Ride Heritage Experience Zones New Delhi/Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid foundation stone and inaugurated several projects in the national tourism sector today, collectively valued at over Rs. 1,400 crore under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, Heritage…
MUDA presents Rs. 6.03 crore Surplus Budget
March 7, 2024Group Housing Scheme, construction of Peripheral Ring Road, Grade Separators at Ring Road Junctions among key projects Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) presented a surplus Budget of Rs. 6.03 crore for the year 2024-25. Reading out the Budget for this financial year at the MUDA Office on JLB Road here this morning, MUDA Commissioner…
Mahashivarathri tomorrow
March 7, 2024Trineshwaraswamy Temple in Palace premises to be open on Saturday and Sunday too Mysore/Mysuru: Shiva Temples across the city is gearing up for tomorrow’s Mahashivarathri celebrations. Accordingly, preparations are in full swing at the famed Trineshwaraswamy Temple in Mysore Palace premises, where the deity is specially decorated and adorned with ‘Chinnada Kolaga’ (Golden Mask) for…
ZP to launch toll-free drinking water helpline
March 6, 2024Lok Sabha election Model Code of Conduct will not hamper drought relief efforts: DC Mysore/Mysuru: In response to a potential drinking water crisis, the Mysuru Zilla Panchayat (ZP) is set to introduce a toll-free drinking water helpline, enabling residents to report water shortages anytime. ZP CEO K.M. Gayathri informed Star of Mysore this morning that…
Dr. Vikram Sampath’s book ‘Waiting for Shiva’ released
March 6, 2024Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji underscores importance of ‘Bhakthi’ and understanding history Mysore/Mysuru: Eminent historian Dr. Vikram Sampath’s latest book, ‘Waiting for Shiva: Unearthing the Truth of Gyan Vapi,’ was released by Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, the Founder-Pontiff of Avadhoota Datta Peetham, at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram on Nanjangud Road this morning. Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram…
Guides to accompany devotees visiting Nagamale near MM Hills
March 6, 2024Private vehicles prohibited from operating till March-end Henceforth devotees visiting Nagamale near Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) in Chamarajanagar district will be accompanied by guides to ensure both visitor safety and the preservation of wildlife, which faces threats due to the large influx of people. In response to recent developments impacting forest resources and wildlife,…















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