Star Of Mysore

01/07/2025

Health cards have been issued for each of the elephants examined.

Evaluation based on age, weight, physical condition and musth status; Health cards issued By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysuru: With just 36 days remaining to bring the Dasara elephant team to Mysuru for the iconic Dasara festivities, the Forest Department has ramped up its selection process by visiting eigh...

01/07/2025

International Booker Prize winners Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi to adorn the stage.

International Booker Prize winners Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi to adorn the stage; Operation Sindoor, Bofors scam, translation, wildlife conservation among key topics listed for panel discussions Mysore/Mysuru: Kannada litterateur Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi, who shot to fame by win...

01/07/2025

The underpass, extending one kilometre, is being built to ease congestion and enhance road safety.

Mysuru: With rising interstate traffic and a spike in road accidents on the Mysuru-Nanjangud stretch of National Highway 766 — especially towards tourist hotspots like Bandipur, Ooty, Nanjangud, Chamarajanagar and Wayanad — the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has accelerated the cons...

01/07/2025

Sir, This is with reference to the report ‘75 CCTV cameras dead, only handful of guards at KRS Dam’  (SOM dated June 24). In the late eighties, when we used to visit this tourist spot, Brindavan Gardens were truly breathtaking. Visitors were allowed to walk along the Dam walls, go close to the ...

01/07/2025

City Advocate lodges complaint seeking action against Dist. Minister

Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa of hurting the religious sentiments of Hindu community, senior city Advocate S. Arunkumar has lodged a complaint with the City Police Commissioner seeking legal action against the Minister. In his complaint, Arunkumar said that...

01/07/2025

Over 20 people have suffered dog bite in a stray dog attack at Hullahalli village in Nanjangud taluk of the district recently.

Nanjangud: Over 20 people have suffered dog bite in a stray dog attack at Hullahalli village in Nanjangud taluk of the district recently. Among those who received the dog bites include children and elderly persons, who were treated at Community Health Centre in the village and private hospitals. The...

01/07/2025

Former Minister P.G.R. Sindhia has opined that, ‘The fast-pervading Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology may influence the pedagogy in schools in four to five years down the line.’

Mysore/Mysuru: Former Minister and State Chief Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides P.G.R. Sindhia has opined that, ‘The fast-pervading Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology may influence the pedagogy in schools in four to five years down the line.’ He was speaking at a workshop for School...

01/07/2025

The prestigious International Booker Prize winning Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq has been selected to chair the 88th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana.

Ballari: The prestigious International Booker Prize winning Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq has been selected to chair the 88th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana to be held at Ballari in December. Speaking to newspersons after the Kannada Sahitya Parishat Executive Committee meeting at Ballari ye...

01/07/2025

Students of the century-old UoM are now being forced to attend classes seated in corridors, owing to a severe shortage of functional classrooms and growing administrative lapses.

Mysore/Mysuru: Students of the century-old University of Mysore (UoM) are now being forced to attend classes seated in corridors, owing to a severe shortage of functional classrooms and growing administrative lapses. Already burdened by challenges in delivering quality education, the University now....

01/07/2025

Over 25 elephants have been shortlisted, with the final 15 to be selected and officially announced in the second week of July.

First batch of nine elephants to enter Mysore Palace on Aug. 7; Training from Aug. 9 By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: With heavy rains lashing the State ahead of schedule and most reservoirs nearing full capacity, the State Government has nevertheless decided to go ahead with this year’s Dasara...

01/07/2025

Reasons: Alleged negligence, dereliction of duty, fabrication of documents, f iling false charge-sheet and botched investigation.

Reasons: Alleged negligence, dereliction of duty, fabrication of documents, f iling false charge-sheet and botched investigation Mysore/Mysuru: In a major fallout from the sensational ‘dead’ wife found alive case that drew national attention, three Police officers — Kushalnagar Circle Inspecto...

01/07/2025

The blooming lavender to pink flowers at Thavarekere in Kushalnagar have become a captivating attraction, drawing travellers, tourists and locals alike.

Madikeri: The blooming lavender to pink flowers at Thavarekere in Kushalnagar have become a captivating attraction, drawing travellers, tourists and locals alike. Nestled quietly among forest shrubs along the Highway, the lake has suddenly amplified its natural charm. Typically adorned with lotus fl...