Combing 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…
None will be spared, vows PM Modi
November 11, 2025Thimphu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that those behind the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort yesterday will face strict action and everyone involved in the conspiracy will be brought to justice. Speaking from Bhutan’s Thimphu this morning, Modi said, “The conspirators behind the blast will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought…
Potholes in city to be fixed
November 11, 2025CM orders swift white-topping Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) to immediately commence white-topping works in Mysuru city. Chairing the Karnataka Development Programmes (KDP) progress review meeting at the Mysuru Zilla Panchayat Hall last evening, the CM instructed officials to identify and repair all potholes without delay. He…
Are flyovers the only solution?
November 11, 2025Flyovers in Bengaluru, Mysuru falter amid shoddy construction, neglected maintenance By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist Flyovers are often considered an effective measure in easing traffic bottlenecks and reducing travel time in heavily congested areas. They reduce the likelihood of accidents at the intersections, as they would segregate high-speed or through traffic from local traffic. But…
Combing operations on since Oct. 16… 10 Tigers trapped
November 10, 2025Unseen, untracked tigress, 3 cubs rescued near Gundlupet today Mysore/Mysuru: A tigress that had been terrorising villagers with repeated cattle kills was rescued this morning, along with her three cubs, from the Gundlupet Buffer Zone between Kallahalli and Padaguru villages. The big cat was found just 300 metres from Kallahalli village, hiding in a bush…
If India’s 1.4 billion people decide, country can become a Hindu Rashtra: RSS Chief
November 10, 2025The concept of Hindu Rashtra is not political but civilisational. Hindu Rashtra is the essence of Bharat’s identity and strength. It means harmony, equality and unity — not domination. It reflects the cultural foundation that holds the country together. Bengaluru: Bharat seeks friendship with all nations but must protect its sovereignty amidst ongoing complications with…
A VIP visit marked by grace, humility
November 10, 2025Melukote: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan left a deep impression during his visit to Melukote, a visit distinguished by humility, warmth and heartfelt gestures. Recalling his earlier visit to the temple town as Governor of Tamil Nadu, he fondly remembered inaugurating a Tulasi garden near the temple tank (Kalyani). In a touching moment, he accepted a memento…
Suspected killer tiger captured
November 9, 2025Drones lead operation; Big cat had a snare around neck Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department officials and staff, after obtaining special permission to carry out a high-risk operation post-sunset, successfully captured the suspected killer tiger in Saragur last night. The tiger, aged between 11 and 13 years, is suspected to have killed Chowdanayaka and partially devoured…
Nandi Statue Road work stalled again
November 9, 2025Contractor delays Chamundi Hill retaining wall project for similar work at Madikeri PWD to terminate contract; to call for fresh tenders; work to spill over to 2026 Mysore/Mysuru: The construction of a retaining wall along the landslide-prone stretch between the View Point and the Nandi Statue on Chamundi Hill has once again come to a…















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