3-day Banana Festival begins in city
Mysuru: A 16-feet soaring single banana fruit bunch with more than 1,000 fruits in multiple clusters is quite rare. This unique fruit, known as the ‘1,000-finger banana,’ is the highlight of the…


Mysuru: A 16-feet soaring single banana fruit bunch with more than 1,000 fruits in multiple clusters is quite rare. This unique fruit, known as the ‘1,000-finger banana,’ is the highlight of the…
Mysuru: Hundreds of City and District BJP unit workers, as part of Statewide protest against the State Government and Waqf Board staged a massive demonstration under the slogan ‘Namma Bhoomi Namma Hakku,’…
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated Quest Academy, a CBSE School of Sri Siddhartha Education Society (SSES), Tumakuru, at Subhashnagar on Mysuru-Bengaluru Road here this morning. Siddaramaiah, accompanied by Home Minister Dr. G.…
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised the Centre for slashing NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) funding for short-term loans to Karnataka by 58 percent, a move he said would affect…
Tenders called for Rs. 2,615.96 crore project; Modern facility boasts over 50 unique attractions Mysuru: The Congress Government has officially shelved the coalition-era plan to transform the iconic Brindavan Gardens at the…
Bengaluru: Amidst a massive controversy over the revision of BPL cards, the State Government has suspended the process. Addressing the media persons at Vidhana Soudha yesterday, Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H.…
Mysuru: Condemning the State Government’s move to cancel the BPL cards under the pretext of verifying eligibility, Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly R. Ashoka has demanded the State Government…
New Delhi: Karnataka has emerged as the second-largest milk producer in India after Gujarat, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, here yesterday. He was speaking after launching ‘Nandini’ products in the national capital at…
Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara hinted at potential political shifts, emphasising the unpredictable nature of politics. Addressing party workers at the Congress Office here last evening, he urged them to expedite…
Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara has assured to decide on the demand by the hoteliers to permit them to remain open till 1 am in the city, within a week’s time.…
Mysuru: As the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP-JD(S) alliance engage in heated exchanges over the State Government’s move to reclassify ineligible BPL card holders, KPCC Spokesperson M. Lakshmana defended the decision,…
Over 3.5 lakh winter birds of 70 species delight tourists Srirangapatna: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary near Srirangapatna in Mandya district has seen early arrival of migratory birds with over 3.5 lakh birds being…
Mysuru: Following his remarks about potential political shifts, which sparked widespread speculation, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara clarified this morning that his statements were misunderstood. Speaking at Southern Star Hotel in Mysuru,…
Mysuru: K.R. MLA T.S. Srivatsa conducted a door-to-door visit to hear public grievances on civic amenities and other infrastructure in Jayanagar, coming under MCC Ward 48 yesterday. Speaking to presspersons, Srivatsa said…
Mysuru: Dr. B. Pushpa Amarnath, Vice-Chairperson of the Karnataka State Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority, revealed that Mysuru district has 6,91,370 Antyodaya and BPL cards, of which only 4,221 were converted to APL…
New Delhi: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met senior Supreme Court lawyers Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kapil Sibal separately in New Delhi yesterday to discuss the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. Siddaramaiah, who…
Mysuru: Ganabharathi, Mysuru, has organised a Veena concert by Vidushi Rakshitha Ramesh on Nov.23 (Saturday) at 6 pm at Veene Seshanna Bhavana, Adichunchanagiri Road, Kuvempunagar. She will be accompanied by Vid. Sai…
Mysuru: Urging for postponement of semester exams for Under Graduate (UG) students of Maharaja’s College, the students staged a protest under the banner of All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO), in front…
Mysuru: Mysore Division Catholic Christian Association (MDCCA) has decided to lodge a complaint with Lokayukta, against Cathedral Parish Society for getting allotted 55 sites worth several crores of rupees under the 50:50…
Mysuru: An exclusive preview of the International Art Meet (IAM) 2024 exhibition will be held on Nov. 23 from 11 am to 5 pm at Bharath Hospital & Institute of Oncology (BHIO)…
By R. Chandra Prakash K.B. Ganapathy’s Abracadabra titled “Modi must put India House in order before he leaves Office” in Star of Mysore dated Nov. 19 and 20, 2024, is a frank…
Sir, This refers to the news item titled ‘CCTV camera goof-up: Hapless riders asked to pay fine for violation’ in Star of Mysore dated Nov. 20. I also experienced a similar situation.…
Mysuru: R. Nagaraj, Masters Tennis Player and Coach from Mysuru, has bagged the Singles title in the ITF Masters 700 Tennis Tournament held at Indore Tennis Club, Indore, from Nov. 5 to…
M.V. Vivek, an 8th standard student of Gangothri School on Bogadi Road in Mysuru, has secured 2nd prize in Kata category of the Karate Championship organised by V.N. Yodha Academy in city…