Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) launched a special campaign this morning to recover electricity bill arrears from consumers who have failed to clear their dues despite the stipulated deadline. Over 5,000 CESC staff members, including senior and junior personnel, began the revenue collection drive at 8 am to recover arrears amounting to Rs….
Mysuru blazer for Gayle
November 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Narendra Babu of Mysuru city, fondly known as Vittal, is a third-generation tailor and has been noticed for his stitching skills by none other than legendary Caribbean cricketer Chris Gayle. One may wonder how a tailor from Mandi Mohalla in Mysuru caught the fashion eye of Chris Gayle. It seems one of Babu’s customers,…
Aerospace, Defence Parks for Mysuru, Chamarajanagar
November 14, 2025Move to generate large-scale jobs, boost industrial ecosystem Mysore/Mysuru: With Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announcing the State Government’s intention to develop Aerospace and Defence Parks in strategic locations — Bengaluru, Belagavi, Mysuru, Tumakuru and Chamarajanagar — the move is expected to generate large-scale employment opportunities and boost the industrial ecosystem in the region. Inaugurating the Collins…
3 from Mysuru arrested for harassing foreigners in Goa
November 13, 2025Goa Police arrest miscreants from Bengaluru and Mysuru; Accused produced before a Court in Goa, released on bail Panaji: Goa Police have arrested three persons from Periyapatna in Mysuru district, Karnataka, on charges of harassing foreigners in Goa. The Police took swift action after a video of three persons harassing the ladies went viral on…
SC rejects Tamil Nadu’s plea against Mekedatu project
November 13, 2025New Delhi: In a major setback to Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court (SC) this afternoon rejected to step into the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, dismissing Tamil Nadu’s application against Karnataka’s plan to construct Mekedatu dam. The Supreme Court Bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice N.V. Anjaria, observed that Tamil Nadu’s…
New auto fares in Mysuru from New Year
November 13, 2025Come Jan. 1, minimum fare will go up to Rs. 36 from Rs. 30; Per-km charge beyond first 2-km to go up to Rs. 18 from Rs. 15 Mysore/Mysuru: The autorickshaw fares in city will go up by 20 percent from Jan. 1, 2026. This decision was taken at the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) meeting…
Echo of 10/11 Delhi blast: Police fortify city with 10 check-points
November 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Following high-intensity blast in Delhi on Nov. 10, Mysuru City Police have intensified night patrolling and security measures across city to ensure law & order and safeguard public. According to City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, Police Officers have been instructed to carry out strict night patrols in all areas, while personnel have been strategically…
Security stretched thin at KRS Dam
November 12, 2025Only 57 personnel guarding vast area against ideal strength of 261! Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of Monday night’s car blast in Delhi, security has been tightened at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya, with armed personnel from Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KISF) deployed to strengthen vigilance across the premises. Under the supervision of…
Wild animal menace at villages along forest fringes: Villagers instructed not to move alone
November 12, 2025Combing operations conducted in villages Mysore/Mysuru: Following sighting of tiger in H.D. Kote taluk limits coming under Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, combing operations are being conducted in villages bordering the forest and awareness is being created among the villagers besides instructing them to be very careful and not to move alone while going to their agricultural…
Echo of Delhi blast: High Alert
November 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru has been placed on high alert after a high-intensity explosion in a car near the Red Fort in Delhi last evening claimed the lives of at least 13 people and injured 20 others. Security agencies, acting on Central inputs, have intensified surveillance across Karnataka. DG&IGP Dr. M.A. Saleem told Star of Mysore that…















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