As Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has taken up its 4th quarterly maintenance works at Dattagalli Power Distribution Centre, there will be disruption in power supply tomorrow between 10 am and 6 pm in the following areas: Dattagalli 3rd Stage, Dattagalli I-Block, MUDA Employees Layout, Sub-Registrar’s Office, Kanakadasanagar, Aditya Circle, Somanathanagar, Mahalakshmi Layout, Kergalli, Kalki…
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Deadline extended to apply for K-CET
February 17, 2026The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for submission of application forms to K-CET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) for admission to under-graduate professional courses (B.E, B.Tech, B.Sc (Ag), B.Pharma, Pharm D etc.) in Colleges across Karnataka State from Feb. 17 to Feb. 22. Thus far, more than 2.9 lakh students have applied for…
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Free health check-up camp
February 17, 2026NJS Charitable Trust, in association with Mysuru Veerashaiva Sajjana Sangha and Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, have organised a free eye screening camp at Kanti Mallanna Kalyana Mandira, Kabir Road, Mandi Mohalla, from 8 am to 1 pm on Feb. 22. For registration and details, contact Mob: 94487-53597 or 99161-55453 or 94487-38657.
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Training programme for JournalistsTraining programme for Journalists
February 17, 2026The Karnataka Media Academy, Bengaluru, has organised a one-day Mysuru Division-level training programme on the topic ‘Constitution and Journalism, Fact Check and Usage of Language in the changing world of Journalism’ on Feb. 27. Journalists from Mysuru Revenue Division districts — Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Chamarajanagar, Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi — can take part….
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Skill Development
February 17, 2026A 45-day free Skill Development – Training and Guidance Camp with 100% Direct Recruitment has been organised at Sri Shiradi Sai Sevashrama Trust in Hebbal 2nd Stage, Mysuru. Unemployed youth (both men and women) in the age group of 18 to 35 years, with SSLC, PUC, ITI, Diploma or any Degree, may apply. Free food…
Abracadabra By K. B. Ganapathy, Top Stories
Prose gone by…
February 16, 2026This is the first Anniversary Edition of Star of Mysore since the passing of its Founding Editor, K.B. Ganapathy (KBG), on July 13, 2025. As we step into the New Year (2026), we revisit one of KBG’s most cherished columns, ‘Abracadabra,’ originally published on Jan. 1, 1979. He wrote it under his pen name, ‘Puck,’…
Feature Articles
Betel Mania Udbur’s thriving betel leaf market
February 16, 2026By B. Sreekantswamy Rapid urbanisation has pushed the eponymous Mysore Veelyadele — Mysore betel leaf — to the margins in many parts of Mysuru district. But in Udbur, a small village barely 12 kms from the heart of Mysuru city, the leaf continues to thrive, rooted firmly in soil, tradition and community pride. Located on…
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Mysore State joins the Republic of India: The turbulent period – Aug. 15, 1947 to Jan. 26, 1950
February 16, 2026By Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa Murthy, Physician, Cardiologist and Member of Freemasons Lodge Mysore No. 34 Before independence, the British governed India through a dual system. Approximately two-thirds of the country was under direct British control via Presidencies and Provinces, managed by Governors or Commissioners. The remainder consisted of Princely States, which were ruled by local…
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Granite Guardian of Mysuru Chamundi Hill
February 16, 2026For centuries, Chamundi Hill was known as Mahabaladri or Mahabala Betta, named after Lord Mahabaleswara, the ancient deity of the Hill By Gouri Satya For over eight centuries, the silhouette of Chamundi Hill has defined the horizon of Mysuru. To the casual tourist, it is a scenic viewpoint and a place of temples and the…
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Taking Shape…Gorgeous Jain Temple of Kodagu
February 16, 2026By P.V. Akshay Nestled amid the quiet greenery of Suntikoppa in Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu district, a Jain Shwetambar temple is steadily taking shape at Hardoor village in Gundugutti Nakur — a location believed to be closely linked to ancient Jain settlements in the region. The temple, named Sri Jirawala Tirth Dham Coorg, is ambitious…
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