Mysore/Mysuru: On the auspicious occasion of the just concluded Ashada Fridays and Chamundeshwari Vardhanti, Sumaya For Needy, a charitable wing of Sumaya Properties Pvt. Ltd., has been actively organising Mahaprasada Distribution Seva at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple and at Bettada Pada, near JSS Ayurveda Hospital, Mysuru. As part of their Seva initiative, the organisation not only…
Manipal Hospital’s Community Forum on Rheumatology and Wellness for seniors
July 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, hosted a Community Forum on Rheumatology and Wellness in city recently. Over 110 senior citizens and care-givers attended the event and engaged in health-forward conversations. Dispelling the misconception that pain and stiffness are inevitable signs of ageing and emphasising the importance of early diagnosis and management of autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions…
Establish Forestry College: MLC
July 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: MLC K. Vivekananda, who represents Mysuru South Teachers Constituency in the Legislative Council, has demanded establishment of a Forestry College covering Southern region of the State, including Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Hassan that come under his Constituency. In a letter written to Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy, Vivekananda maintained that a Forestry College was necessary…
Pensioners stage demonstration seeking fulfilment of demands
July 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of their various demands, members of the Co-ordination Committee of National Pensioner Associations staged a demonstration by forming a human chain in front of the BSNL office at Jayalakshmipuram here yesterday. Demands included withdrawal of the ratification of Pension Act coming under Finance Act,2025 and formation of 8th Central Pay Commission, among…
Celebrate ‘Jewels of Joy’ fest at Joyalukkas till Aug. 17
July 26, 2025Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, announces exclusive ‘Jewels of Joy’ festival offers running from July 25 to Aug.17. Timed to coincide with Varamahalakshmi Vratam and the start of the celebration calendar, this festival is the perfect opportunity to add a little more sparkle to your traditions. As part of this special celebration, customers can enjoy…
Kalemane Kalashree awardees
July 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Kumar Performing Arts Centre, Mysuru, is organising the 58th International Nirantara Kalemane Festival on July 27 at its Kalemane Sabhaangana in Hebbal. As part of this celebration, the ‘5th International Nirantara Kalemane Bharatanatyam Dance Competition’ will also be held. The competition will be inaugurated at 9 am by distinguished dance gurus — Divya Prashanth,…
Concert at Vasudevacharya’s house
July 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Vid. R. Raghavaraman, a promising young vocalist from Bengaluru, will be presenting a Karnatak vocal concert at the heritage house of Mysore Vasudevacharya in city tomorrow (July 27) at 10.30 am. He will be accompanied by Vidu. Prerana Praveen on violin and Vid. B.S. Shubhang on mridanga. Profiles Vid. Raghavaraman, a PU student now,…
Gram Panchayat employees to stage protest on July 28
July 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of their various demands, the CITU-affiliated Karnataka State Gram Panchayat Employees Association will stage a demonstration in front of Karmika Bhavan along Nanjangud Road, on July 28 at 11 am. The demands include fixation of minimum wages, consideration of Tax Collectors, Clerks, Clerks-Cum Data Entry Operators as Highly skilled workers, Waterman and …
A eulogy to… KBG
July 26, 2025On Sunday, the 13th (of July), my father and the Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra, K.B. Ganapathy, passed away. Knowing him, I think he would have got a kick out of it if he had kicked the bucket on Friday the 13th, popularly considered an unlucky day. It feels odd to write…
Improper driving by motorists
July 26, 2025Sir, Some two-wheeler riders and KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) bus drivers, lacking proper road discipline and civic sense, often drive in the middle of the road. This behaviour makes it difficult and dangerous for other motorists to overtake them. When vehicles occupy the centre lane unnecessarily, overtaking from either side becomes risky, leading…















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