Bomman and Bellie of Oscar-winning ‘Elephant Whisperers’ fame worship Dasara elephants near Mysore Palace Mysore/Mysuru: Skal India Congress-2023, aimed at providing a comprehensive platform for professionals looking to contribute to the advancement of tourism industry in Karnataka, especially in Mysuru and Bengaluru, commenced at Silent Shores Resort and Spa in Hootagalli last evening. The two-day…
Star of Mysore exclusive Dasara-2023 interview | Want to make Dasara a revenue-generating event: DC
October 5, 2023By Shadan Muneer Nada Habba Dasara is just 10 days away and Mysuru city transforms into a fairyland during this season. The District officials are tasked with enhancing and making the festival visually appealing year after year and this year is no exception. Star of Mysore Special Correspondent Shadan Muneer caught up with Mysuru Deputy…
District Minister launches Dasara posters, website
October 4, 2023Aahara Mela at single venue; Total budget Rs. 15 crore; Festival open for sponsorships Mysore/Mysuru: While focusing on maintaining tradition and avoiding extravagance in this year’s Dasara celebrations, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa expressed confidence that these festivities would capture global attention and put Mysuru in the spotlight. He made these remarks during a press…
‘Chamundi Betta Chalo’ on Oct. 13 to counter ‘Mahisha Dasara’
October 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, has announced a protest event ‘Chamundi Betta Chalo’ on Oct. 13 in the city. This protest is in response to the ‘Mahisha Dasara’ being organised by the ‘Mahisha Dasara’ Celebration Committee at Chamundi Hill on the same day. ‘Mahisha Dasara’ is celebrated parallel to Nada Habba Dasara by a section…
Injustice to Karnataka in Cauvery Water Dispute: Congress, BJP, JD(S) and legal team equally responsible
October 4, 2023Irrigation expert Arjunahalli Prasanna Kumar says parties were passive when in power but played politics when in Opposition Mysore/Mysuru: Irrigation expert Arjunahalli Prasanna Kumar has levelled serious allegations against the Congress, BJP and JD(S), holding them responsible for the injustices faced by Karnataka’s farmers in the contentious Cauvery water-sharing dispute. He stressed that there is…
Pramoda Devi visits KRS Dam; airs concern over depleting water level
October 3, 2023Srirangapatna: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of erstwhile Mysore royal family has expressed deep concerns about the dwindling water levels in the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District. During her visit to the Dam on Sunday evening, she highlighted the pressing issue of water scarcity plaguing the region. Her visit to this…
After camping off Expressway…: Elephant herd moves towards village side
October 3, 2023Mandya: A herd of five wild elephants that were camping at the agricultural field of Chikkamandya next to Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, have now moved towards Kattedoddi village nearby. However, the elephants had triggered anxious moments among locals and commuters as they had moved closer to the Expressway. The elephants that were initially spotted at Budanur village…
H.D. Kumaraswamy’s face-to-face with Public TV Ranganath: “BJP-JD(S) alliance not just for parties’ survival, it is for the good of the State”
October 3, 2023Days after his party formally announced a tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls-2024, Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Legislature Party leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has asserted that the alliance between the two parties would continue even beyond the LS elections for the greater good of the State….
City chock-a-block as tourists arrive in large numbers this long weekend
October 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city experienced a sudden surge in tourist activity during the extended weekend, particularly last evening, leading to extensive traffic congestion throughout the city, including its central areas and major roads. All hotels and resorts were fully occupied during this time. The traffic gridlocks were more in the Central Business District, around key landmarks…
Woman injured in accident; irate public point accusing finger at Police
October 2, 2023Verbal spat between commuters, Policemen; tense situation eases after senior officers intervene Mysore/Mysuru: An accident occurred yesterday afternoon at the Mysuru-Nanjangud Ring Road junction, resulting in injuries to 52-year-old K. Kalavathi, the wife of retired Government employee P. Nagaraju and a resident of Naidunagar. The accident led to a heated exchange of words between the…















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