Mysore/Mysuru: Photo-journalist S.R. Madhusudan from city has won ‘Ram Ki Memorial Honorary Award’ under Wildlife Conservation Category at The Linen Club Nature inFocus Festival and Awards 2023. The Award has been instituted in memory of well-known conservation photographer Ramki Sreenivasan. A photo taken by Madhusudan during the capturing of a wild tusker in Periyapatna has…
Conclave delves into various aspects of family businesses
August 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The inaugural edition of the Family Business Conclave 2023, organised by CII Karnataka and Mysuru Zone, took place recently in city. Themed ‘Managing Change and Expectations – The Way Forward,’ the event was a significant gathering of family business leaders and experts who explored the intricate dynamics of family-owned enterprises. Dr. R. Nandini, Deputy…
Missing concrete drain slabs replaced near Palace, ATI
August 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following a report published in Star of Mysore on Aug. 10 titled ‘Missing footpath slabs invite danger,’ Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Officers have replaced the missing concrete slabs with new ones on the drains near west side of Mysore Palace on New Sayyaji Rao road in city yesterday. Mayor Shivakumar-led team of MCC Officers…
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Cricket Tournament: Mysore Warriors gear up for clash of titans
August 12, 2023Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is poised to come alive as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) presents the second edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Cricket Tournament, commencing on Aug. 13. This two-week extravaganza will witness six formidable teams battling it out in a series of 33 high-octane T20 matches. With a riveting round-robin…
Rectify this serious safety hazard immediately
August 12, 2023Sir, I am deeply concerned about the unattended and poorly maintained area below the high-tension power line alongside the 1st Main Road of Sharadadevinagar/CFTRI Layout. While a part of the fenced segment has been converted into a park with amenities for public use, the remaining area towards the north has been neglected for the past…
Woman injured in minor stampede at Airport
August 12, 2023Puttamma, who came to submit a plea to Chief Minister Siddharamaiah at the Mysuru Airport this morning, sustained injuries as there was a large crowd who had gathered there to air their woes to the CM. Due to the mad rush, people pushed each other causing a minor stampede and Puttamma was injured on her…
‘Vastra Utsav-2023’ begins at JSS Mysore Urban Haat
August 12, 2023Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa (third from left), who inaugurated the 10-day ‘Vastra Utsav-2023’ organised in view of Varamahalakshmi Festival at JSS Mysore Urban Haat premises on Hebbal Ring Road in city yesterday, is seen taking a look at a saree on display. JSS Mahavidyapeetha Director (Accounts and Audit) K.R. Santhanam, JSS Mysore Urban Haat Project…
V. Suresh Babu
August 12, 2023V. Suresh Babu (64), retired Pharmacist of PKTB Hospital and a resident of 14th Main, Ramanuja Road, passed away following prolonged illness at a private hospital in city yesterday afternoon. He leaves behind his wife Sunanda, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of…
Jammada M. Ponnamma
August 12, 2023Jammada M. Ponnamma (88), wife of late Dr. Jammada M. Mandappa and a resident of No. 5, Bannimantap Extension, passed away in the early hours of today in Mangaluru. She leaves behind children Jammada Poovanna, Palecanda Vani Kushalappa and Jammada Aiyanna and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot…
Events Tomorrow – august 13: Lions Club of Mysore Ambassadors
August 12, 2023Doctor Day celebrations, Dr. C.S. Sowmya, Administrative Medical Officer (AMO), Urban Primary Healthcare Centre (UPHC), N.H. Palya, J.P. Nagar, chief guest, Ln. H.C. Kantharaju presides, The Cabana Garden, next to GLN Convention Hall, Bogadi Ring Road, 7 pm.














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