America officially joins Israel’s war, raising fears of wider conflict Washington: The United States on Sunday bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, officially joining Israel’s war against the country and heightening fears of a dramatic escalation in the region. Hours after American warplanes and submarines struck the Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran and Israel exchanged missile…
US B-2 Spirit bombers flew 37 hours to hit Iran
June 22, 2025Washington: US B-2 Spirit bombers flew non-stop for about 37 hours from Missouri to deliver what President Donald Trump called a “very successful attack” on Iran’s nuclear programme early Sunday, The New York Times has reported, quoting an unnamed US official. The stealth bombers, refuelling several times mid-air, struck three key Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow,…
A life in full bloom: Century of knowledge, service and faith
June 22, 2025Celebrating her 100th birthday today, C.S. Mangalamma’s journey of words and wisdom is an inspiration to all By Ganesh Anil C.S. Mangalamma, whose graceful writing flows like a string of perfectly threaded pearls, lives a life that would put even the youth to shame. Today, June 22, she celebrates her hundredth birthday — a remarkable…
Udayagiri Police Station bifurcated
June 22, 2025Mahadevapura Main Road to divide line between Udayagiri North, Udayagiri South Mysuru: In response to a long-standing demand by elected representatives and residents, the State Government has issued a notification bifurcating the Udayagiri Police Station into two new Stations — Udayagiri North and Udayagiri South. The order, issued by D.S. Nalina, Under Secretary, Internal Administration…
Microfinance manager booked for abduction, harassment
June 22, 2025Mysuru: Instances of harassment by microfinance companies continue to be a growing concern in the Mysuru region, despite the Karnataka Government enacting stringent laws to curb coercive loan recovery tactics and imposing strict penalties on violators. An FIR has been registered against Ajith, Manager of Bajaj Microfinance in T. Narasipur, for allegedly abducting minors from…
Investment scam: Retired officer loses Rs. 22.4 lakh
June 22, 2025Mysuru: A retired officer from Mysuru lost over Rs. 22 lakh in an online investment scam involving a fake company. The 68-year-old resident of Krishnamurthypuram came across an advertisement related to trading on social media. He called the mobile number provided in the advertisement, where he was given details about the investment. He was informed…
Body of ex-serviceman found
June 22, 2025Madikeri: The body of an ex-serviceman who had gone missing for a couple of days, has been found in Cauvery river near Dubare in Kushalnagar of Kodagu district. Girish (46), an ex-serviceman, who was working as manager at a prestigious firm at Kushalnagar, had gone missing since the night of June 18, following which a…
“Are we Masters of our life?”
June 22, 2025Can we believe in Destiny? As I was leafing through Star of Mysore monthly guide of March 1997, accidentally my eyes spied on this article with the above heading by no less a celebrity lawyer and jurist as Nani A. Palkhivala, published on 11th March. Since this article has a mention of Indira Gandhi and…
11-day Dasara not unprecedented, clarifies Pramoda Devi Wadiyar
June 22, 2025Mysuru: Member of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has issued a clarification in response to certain media reports claiming that this year’s Dasara celebrations, spanning eleven days, are being held “for the first time in 400 years.” In an official statement, she clarified that this claim is factually incorrect and misleading. While…
Live poultry now sold on Mysuru’s footpaths
June 22, 2025Rare Kadaknath breed from Madhya Pradesh draws onlookers’ curiosity Mysuru: Mysuru’s bustling footpaths, already lined with vendors selling everything from fruits and vegetables to everyday essentials, have now become spots for live poultry sales — including rare native breeds that are usually hard to find in conventional markets. In recent months, footpath businesses have seen…















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