JSS Hostels Alumni Housing Co-operative Society, Mysuru, will be holding its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) at Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Anubhava Mantapa, Sri Shivarathri Rajendranagar, near Varuna Lake, in the taluk at 11 am tomorrow (Sept. 21). The meeting will be presided by Society President and former DGP L. Revannasiddaiah. Nekarara Housing Co-operative Society, Mysuru,…
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Talk session
September 21, 2025Mysore Literary Association has organised a talk on ‘Bharat’s Journey Towards NET ZERO – Contribution of Biofuels and its Evolving Ecosystem’ by Y.B. Ramakrishna, Senior Vice-President, Indian Federation of Green Energy, Member, Biofuel Monitoring Committee, MNRE, Govt. of India, at 11 am on Sunday (Sept. 21) at Kalpa Kshetra, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 1st Phase, Mysuru….
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Menace of senior citizens in city terrorised by fake accidents returns
September 20, 2025Terrified senior citizen forced to pay Rs. 85,000 to extortionists Mysore/Mysuru: In a disturbing incident that raises serious concerns over public safety and the vulnerability of senior citizens in Mysuru city, a 70-year-old resident of Dattagalli was allegedly coerced into paying Rs. 85,000 by two men near Shanthi Sagar Junction in Kuvempunagar on Thursday evening…
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Police suspect organised gang targeting elderly
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Reacting to the extortion incident, Kuvempunagar Inspector Yogesh informed Star of Mysore that a spot mahazar was conducted in the presence of the victim. CCTV footage from nearby shops and junctions is currently being reviewed to identify and arrest the culprits. “This appears to be the work of organised professional criminals who deliberately target…
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Two-phase security for safe Mysuru Dasara
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In preparation for a safe, smooth and culturally vibrant Dasara, the Mysuru City Police have drawn up comprehensive security arrangements, introducing a two-phase deployment strategy to ensure effective crowd management and a quick response to any incidents. Addressing a press conference in the city yesterday, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar announced that the first…
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Police ban sale and use of vuvuzelas
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In a move aimed at preserving public peace during Dasara, the Mysuru City Police have officially banned the sale and use of vuvuzelas — popularly known as toy trumpets or ‘tuthoori’ in Kannada. Issuing the order on Sept. 18, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar invoked Section 35 of the Karnataka Police Act to prohibit…
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REEL & ROW
September 20, 2025Woman shoots videos with Dasara jumbos; Netizens flag security concerns; Forest Dept. calls out offence; Tracing her to impose fine Mysore/Mysuru: Unabated fad for making reels is now at the centre of controversy, with a woman shooting videos with Dasara elephants, camping at the premises of Mysore Palace recently, in the thick of the night….
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Caste census a ploy to break Hindu unity: Prathap Simha
September 20, 2025Urges religious leaders to raise their voice against CM Siddaramaiah’s ‘divisive agenda’ Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has urged Hindu religious leaders and heads of various religious mutts to raise a united and strong voice against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of sowing divisions within Hindu society through his caste-related policies. Addressing reporters in Mysuru…
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Caste survey to begin on Monday
September 20, 2025Bengaluru: A day after the State Cabinet saw divisions over the Social, Economic and Educational survey, popularly known as caste census, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday ruled out any postponement and said that the exercise would start as scheduled from Sept. 22 and held till Oct. 7. Speaking to presspersons here yesterday, Siddaramaiah asserted that…
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Social, Economic Survey: Training held for enumerators and supervisors in city
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: With Social, Economic and Backward Classes survey (Caste Survey), set to commence from Sept. 22, the Permanent Backward Classes Commission had organised a day-long training for about 1,500 enumerators and supervisors, at Kalamandira here today. The enumerators are basically teachers and graduates who are working at Anganwadi Centres, who have been drafted to carry…
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