Man drowns in KRS backwaters
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Man drowns in KRS backwaters

April 23, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A man who had ventured into KRS backwaters for a swim was drowned in the waters on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Lingaraju, a resident of Madhavagere village in the taluk. On Sunday afternoon, Lingaraju entered the backwaters near Chikkarahalli and ventured into the waters for a swim during which he got…

House burgled
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House burgled

April 23, 2026

Cash, gold jewellery worth over Rs. 20 lakh looted Mysore/Mysuru: Burglars have looted gold ornaments worth Rs. 20 lakh and Rs. 10,000 cash from the house of a doctor at Aravindanagar in Kuvempunagar Police limits in city. The burglary took place at the house of Dr. Shrivathsa between Apr. 19 and 21 when he and…

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Mega Job Fair at Sapient College on Apr. 25

April 23, 2026

Sapient College, as part of its annual initiative, is organising a mega job fair on Apr. 25 (Saturday) from 10 am to 4 pm at its premises on KRS Road in Metagalli. The job fair will witness participation from more than 15 reputed companies across the State, offering a wide range of employment opportunities for…

Quarrelling Hindu Gods
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Quarrelling Hindu Gods

April 23, 2026

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist One of the unique features of Hindu temple traditions is the stories of the resident god quarrelling with the resident goddess. These take the form of a domestic spat and through the storytelling and rituals that enact this quarrel, audiences are drawn into the lives of…

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Ph.D awardees

April 23, 2026

Ravindra P. Choudhary has been awarded Ph.D in Pharmacy by the JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, for his thesis ‘Implementation and Evaluation of Ambulatory Pharmacy Practice Services; A Novel approach to Pharmacy Practice in India.’ [Guide: Dr. M.S. Srikanth]. Vani Christopher has been awarded Ph.D in Physical Education and Sports…

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Story-telling

April 23, 2026

As part of ‘Kathe Kelona Banni-929,’ Kalasuruchi has organised story-telling by M. Shashidhara Dongre, Engineer, L&T Technology Services, Mysuru, at Suruchi Rangamane, # 476, Chitrabhanu Road, Kuvempunagar, in city on Apr. 25 between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm. For details, contact Mob: 92435-81097 or 99459-43115.

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ICAI admission

April 23, 2026

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI), Mysuru Chapter, has started admission to Foundation, Intermediate and Final Course of Cost and Management Accountants for (June 2026 batch) December 2026 term examination. Eligibility for admission – Foundation Course: Pass in II PUC; Intermediate Course: Pass in Foundation or any Degree and Final Course:  Pass in…

Unregulated parking in Gokulam
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Unregulated parking in Gokulam

April 23, 2026

Sir, To add to the letter published in Star of Mysore regarding traffic conditions at the State Bank of India corner in Gokulam 3rd Stage, I would like to say that it has become extremely dangerous to drive in this area. Drive we must, as we live on 2nd Main. From afternoon onwards, large cars…

V.C. Srikanth
Obituary

V.C. Srikanth

April 23, 2026

V.C. Srikanth (82), proprietor of Modern Watch Co. at Shivarampet and a resident of Yadavagiri, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Swapna, daughters Archana Chandrashekar and Arathi, son Dr. Avinash and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held tomorrow (Apr. 24) between 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm…

Manjunath
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Manjunath

April 23, 2026

Manjunath (37), son of Sanna Mariya and a resident of Tonachikoppal, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Malathi, son Rachith and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Tonachikoppal Burial Grounds this morning.

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