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Inferno at Scrap Hub
3 am blaze destroys 12 godowns at Old Kesare Mysore/Mysuru: A massive fire broke out in the wee hours of today, destroying over 12 godowns in city. Luckily, no loss of life…
9 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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Demand survey for housing sites
2,000-acre township planned at Bommenahalli in Yelwal hobli Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), which has begun the process of developing a major township housing project near Bommenahalli in Yelwal hobli of…
9 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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Gangothri campus riddled with woes
Mysore/Mysuru: Manasagangothri, the Post Graduate (PG) campus of the University of Mysore (UoM), is replete with grievances, with students forced to bear the brunt. From pure drinking water facility to toilets, better…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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UP Speaker’s new chair has a Mysuru connect
A 7-foot-high & 4-foot-wide chair from Mysuru enhances UP Assembly’s grandeur Mysore/Mysuru: The traditional Mysore-style art, which has patrons across the world, has added yet another feather to its cap. The Speaker…
9 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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‘Sri Somnatha Divya Darshana’ begins: ‘Ishwariya Award’ conferred on noted danseuse, writer
Mysore/Mysuru: The 15-day ‘Sri Somnatha Divya Darshana,’ organised by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya as part of its 90th anniversary and Mahashivarathri celebrations, began at the ground opposite Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Anti-drug awareness drive by Youth Congress
Mysore/Mysuru: The 10-day Tanveer Sait Cup leather ball cricket tournament organised by Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress (KPYC) and Mysuru District Youth Congress, under the leadership of KPYC State Secretary Abrar Mohammed to…
9 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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Star Pups: Adopt us...
Mysore/Mysuru: Three Indian desi pups (two male and one female) named Bhola, Bingo and Bubbles, all two months old, which were rescued, de-wormed and vaccinated, are up for adoption at People For…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Ex-servicemen seek land, faster grievance redressal
Site allotments, healthcare, property disputes dominate ex-servicemen meet Mysore/Mysuru: Many ex-servicemen aired their grievances at a meeting held at the Zilla Panchayat Hall this morning. Advocate G.S. Shivaswamy, who provides free legal…
9 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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SBM Manju appointed JD(S) City President
Mysore/Mysuru: SBM Manju, former Corporator of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Gokulam-Brindavan Extension Ward, has been appointed as the new President of Mysuru City JD(S) unit. Manju received the appointment letter from…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Staff to be held responsible for unhygienic conditions in Bus Stands
Mysore/Mysuru: In a move aimed at maintaining hygiene in KSRTC Bus Stands, KSRTC Managing Director Akram Pasha has issued a circular asking the Transport Corporation’s top officials to take action against staff…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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CII’s symposium on inspiring women
Mysore/Mysuru: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mysuru, is organising a symposium on ‘Inspiring women to live fulfilling lives-2026’ on Feb. 13. Themed “A Holistic Well-being Symposium,” it is designed as a…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Hit-and-run: Woman killed as crane hits scooter
Nanjangud: A woman was killed on the spot while her husband sustained serious injuries when a crane hit the scooter they were riding in front of Prasanna Nanjundeshwara Temple at Chikkayyana Chatra…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Financial aid distributed to cancer patients
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Cancer Day, the city based ODP (Organisation for the Development of People), in association with Sanghamithra organisation, distributed financial assistance to 80 cancer patients at a programme…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Rotary Ivory-Meenakshi Scholarship awarded to meritorious girl students
Mysore/Mysuru: The first ‘Rotary Ivory-Meenakshi Scholarship for Girls’ was distributed to 12 meritorious girl students from various schools at an award ceremony at the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) recently. Dr. M.S.…
9 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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‘Ayamotsava’ celebrates music, dance & theatre
Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day ‘Ayamotsava - Music, Dance and Theatre Festival’ was organised by Ayama - Academy of Fine Arts, Mysuru, at Kalamandira in city on Feb. 7 and 8. Inaugurating the programme,…
9 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
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Association of Alliance International hosts District Convention ‘Jayadratha’
Mysore/Mysuru: The Association of Alliance International District 255(D) hosted its 2nd District Convention ‘Jayadratha’ at Kalyani Hotel in Hebbal recently, bringing together over 500 delegates and organisation leaders to celebrate a year…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Neurodiversity: ‘Family plays key role in effective care’
Mysore/Mysuru: Stressing that families are the cornerstone of effective care for neurodiverse children, Prof. Thomas Kishore, researcher and Clinical Psychologist from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, inaugurated a…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
Feature Articles
If only all wars were fought on water
By Ashvini Ranjan Our cruise ship set sail from Corsica, the rugged and beautiful island that gave the world Napoleon Bonaparte. As the coastline slowly receded, I sat on the balcony of…
9 Feb 2026 · 4 min read
Voice of The Reader
Chamundi Hill is on the brink of disaster
Sir, This is regarding a series of reports in Star of Mysore about the pathetic condition of the fragile Chamundi Hill. The Hill, the pride and identity of Mysuru, is on the…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
Sports
Ranji Trophy Elite Quarterfinals: K.L. Rahul's ton guides Karnataka to outclass Mumbai
Mumbai: K.L. Rahul's fine form in red ball cricket continued as he scored his 24th first class cricket in quarterfinals of Ranji Trophy at BKC Stadium in Mumbai this morning guiding Karnataka…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Ranji Trophy Elite Quarterfinals 2025-26: City’s Kruthik Krishna impresses with glovework against Mumbai
Mysuru: Mysuru-lad Kruthik Krishna created a record behind the stumps on third-day of the ongoing Ranji Trophy quarterfinals against Mumbai at BKC Grounds in Mumbai yesterday. Kruthik, who made his debut against…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
Photo News
What tourists see... ...What Mysureans suffer
At a time when Mysuru, led by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), is gearing up for the Swachh Survekshan Survey 2025-2026 with initiatives such as marathons, cleanliness-themed wall graffiti and debates on…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Dr. S.N. Mothi honoured with Social Achievement Award
Dr. S.N. Mothi (centre), Chairman, Asha Kirana Charitable Trust Hospital & Research Centre, Mysuru, being honoured with IAP Social Achievement Award at PEDICON-2026 held at Kolkata recently in recognition of his exemplary…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
Obituary
M.V. Satish
M.V. Satish (Cable Satish), a resident of Nazarbad, passed away following a heart attack in city yesterday. He was 55. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives…
9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read