Mysuru-T. Narasipur Road upgraded till Chikkahalli to enhance safety and mitigate accidents Mysore/Mysuru: In response to public concern over a poorly constructed road that led to a series of accidents, resulting in the loss of numerous lives, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has undertaken a comprehensive upgrade of the stretch between the Ring…
Ambaari bus design flaw to be rectified: KSTDC
December 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following public demand, the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) will rectify the design flaw in the popular Ambaari bus that is used for city rounds every evening. While the Ambaari bus service remains highly popular for its captivating city road illuminations, the inherent design flaws have raised concerns, including safety. Speaking to Star…
Statue of former Suttur Mutt Seer: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar REACTS
December 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following the publication of the news item titled “Let Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji statue be unveiled in your presence — Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji had written to royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar on July 28, 2022” in yesterday’s Star of Mysore, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has reacted as below: “It makes…
Trains between Mysuru and Bengaluru every 10 minutes
December 13, 2023Railway Board unveils ambitious plan for enhanced connectivity; quadrupling tracks between two cities Bengaluru: In a significant move aimed at enhancing travel infrastructure and fostering economic growth, the Railway Board has made the decision to operate trains between Mysuru and Bengaluru at intervals of 10 minutes. This initiative is poised to offer passengers a swifter,…
Kerala contractor’s robbery case: Police seize gold sold to a jewel store on Ashoka Road
December 12, 2023Kodagu Police teams up with Mysuru Police to probe smuggling links; past robbery cases under scanner Madikeri/Mysuru: The Kodagu District Police have seized the gold that was sold to a jewellery shop on Ashoka Road in Mysuru in the case where a gang had waylaid a contractor from Kerala and had robbed Rs. 50 lakh…
Cleanliness a mirage at the new DC Office building
December 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The District-level Office Complex (new DC Office building) on Mysuru – T. Narasipur Road at Siddarthanagar in city is in news for wrong reasons, as the unkempt multi-storey building reeks of unhygienic environs, within six months of becoming fully functional. A part of the gigantic building that remains unused has turned into a hub…
‘Let Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji statue be unveiled in your presence’
December 12, 2023Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji had written to royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar on July 28, 2022 Mysore/Mysuru: Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji had written to Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, Member of Mysore royal family on July 28, 2022 expressing a wish that she will be present during the inauguration of the statue…
J&K Special Status: SC upholds abrogation of Article 370
December 11, 2023Supreme Court orders Election Commission to hold election in Jammu and Kashmir by September 2024 New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) this morning upheld the Presidential Proclamation of 2019 abrogating Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. In a unanimous verdict, the Five-Judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court said Article 370…
Mysuru gets new brand logo; Mascot is ‘Gajju’ the elephant
December 11, 2023Tagline ‘Our Heritage Your Destination’ with logo to be integrated into all promotional efforts Mysore/Mysuru: With an aim to establish a distinct brand identity for Mysuru, making it instantly recognisable on the global stage, a new Brand Mysuru logo and an accompanying tagline for brand promotion were unveiled by Minister for Tourism H.K. Patil. The…
Tiger playing hide-and-seek with Forest staff for over 15 days
December 11, 2023Operation intensified; villagers say staff lack seriousness, seek experienced capturers Mysore/Mysuru: For over a month, a tiger has been causing panic in Doddakanya, Chikkakanya, Bythahalli, Sindivalli and neighbouring villages, playing a hide-and-seek game with the Forest Department. The Department, joined by the Saragur Track Team and Fire and Emergency Services personnel, has intensified its operation…















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