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Three-Day Mysore Travel Mart begins

Union Tourism Minister to formally inaugurate this afternoon Mysuru, June 5 – The three-day Mysore Travel Mart-2026 (MTM-2026) began at Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in Vijayanagar here this morning. The Mart, which is the fifth edition, is organised by Mysore Travels Association (MTA) in collaboration with various organisations including Union Ministry of...

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After late-night work, MDA office, empty even at 10.45 am

Officers usually work late ahead of routine meetings, clarify Chairman, Commissioner Mysuru, June 5 -Compared to the hectic activity seen at the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) late last night when officials and middlemen were reportedly moving through sections and corridors with files, the atmosphere this morning was markedly subdued, with most sections empty. Even by...

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What’s cooking at night in MDA?

A few MDA employees and touts seen inside MDA office at 11.30 pm yesterday. Night activity of Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) officials in their sections raises questions Picture shows some of them fleeing from the office upon seeing SOM photographer clicking their photos. Mysuru, June 5 – Lingering questions over the functioning of the Mysuru...

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Two sentenced to life imprisonment for murder

Mysuru, June 5 – City’s 5th Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced a man and his accomplice to life imprisonment after they were f...

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Rowdy sheeter running gambling dens externed

Mysuru, June 5 – A rowdy sheeter, who was running gambling dens and also disturbing peace in the society has been externed to Hassan district, a...

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Youth impersonating as TT nabbed by Rly. Police

The accused possessed fake ID Mysuru, June 5 – A youth who was impersonating as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE/ TT) was nabbed by the Railway...

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Elephant attack in Kodagu: Retired IPS officer’s wife killed

Mysuru, June 5 – Elephant attacks continue to haunt villages in Kodagu district. In yet another tragic incident this morning, Sandhya (51), wife...

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Undertrial’s murder at Madikeri Jail: CID begins probe

Madikeri, June 5 – The CID has begun its probe into the murder of an undertrial, who was stabbed by another undertrial at the District Central P...

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Traffic fines: Avail 50 percent rebate from June 21 till July 10

Bengaluru, June 5 – The State Government has announced 50 percent rebate on pending traffic fines and certain Transport Department penalty cases...

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Some musings on passing MBBS, unhurriedly!

By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD A small news item buried deep inside my newspaper caught my eye today. It said that the National Medical Commission (NMC),...

Columns, In Black & White, Top Stories

Finally the CM, but… for how long ?

For years, D.K. Shivakumar was the eternal bridesmaid of Karnataka politics. He was always close to power, always indispensable to the Congress party,...

Columns, Over A Cup of Evening Tea

Sir David, scores a perfect century!

By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Centuries are what history is made up of and centuries are what any cricketer would like to quickly pile up, in the basket...

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Cinema & Politics

Indian politics is about personality and not policy. We are a people driven by blind emotion and some of us hope that our heroes can deliver in the re...

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Uniform, religion and why are women religious?

The Karnataka Government has revoked its 2022 school uniform order and permitted ‘religious and traditional symbols’ in schools and colleges. Students...

EVENTS TODAY

Events Today

Sri Srinivasaswamy Temple, Tilak Nagar

Sri Srinivasaswamy Annual Mahotsava, Varshotsava, Temple premises, 6 pm.

Events Today

Sri Krishna Temple, Gokulam

Adhika Masa, Vishnu Sahasranama Patana and Prasada Viniyoga, Temple premises, Gokulam, 6 pm.

Events Today

Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Mysuru Local Centre

Inauguration of World Environment Month, MBCT auditorium, Vishweshwaranagar, 6.30 pm.

Events Today

Department of Kannada & Culture, District Administration, Mysuru, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Rajarshi Sri Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Jayantyotsava Samiti

Rajarshi Sri Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Jayanti-2026 celebrations, staging of play ‘Aalida Maswamigalu’ based on Nalwadi, directed by Din...

EVENTS TOMMOROW

Events Tomorrow

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mysuru Chapter, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Young Indians (Yi)

World Environment Day, Clean-up drive along the Mysuru Ring Road, 7 am to 9 am; followed by an awareness session, JK Grounds, 9.30 am.

Events Tomorrow

St. Philomena’s College

Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony 2026,Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University Prof. B. Ramesh will deliver the graduation addr...

Events Tomorrow

Mysore Travels Association (MTA), GRS Fantasy Park, Central Tourism Department, Karnataka Tourism Department, Mysore Hotel Owners Association and SKAL International Mysore

Mysore Travel Mart-2026, University of Mysore Registrar M.K. Savitha inaugurates panel discussions, 10.30 am; Session-1 on ‘Tourism and Journalism: Th...

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City Congress Gen. Secretary greets new CM D.K. Shivakumar
Mysuru City Congress Committee Gen. Secretary Chetan Vishakantegowda, a businessman and a resident of Kumbarkoppal, greeted the new CM D.K. Shivakumar...

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Akashvani gets new Programme Head
N. Keshavamurthy (second from right) took charge as the new Programme Head of Akashvani, Mysuru, on Monday. Picture shows former Assistant Director (P...

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Rotary Gayathri Awards conferred
Rotary Mysore honoured SSLC students who scored 620 and above marks in State syllabus with the ‘Rotary Gayathri Awards 2026’ at a programm...

EDITORIAL

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Thank You

It was this day, nay this very evening, 48 years ago that STAR OF MYSORE was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues t...

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Thank You

It was this day, nay this very evening, 47 years ago that STAR OF MYSORE was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues t...

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Thank You

It was this day, nay this very evening, 46 years ago that Star of Mysore was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues t...

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Thank You

It was this day, nay this very evening, 45 years ago that Star of Mysore was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues t...

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Thank You

It was this day, nay this very evening, 43 years ago that Star of Mysore was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues t...

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Forewarned is forearmed

The term virus, understood so far by an infinitesimal fraction of humanity across the world has witnessed universal familiarity during the past few mo...

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SPORTS

Sports

Brothers with Kodagu roots make their mark in American Ice Hockey

Mysuru, June 3 (KS) – Two brothers with family roots in Kodagu and Mysuru have made their mark in American Ice Hockey after earning selection to...

Sports

JITO Ladies Wing organises Sports Fiesta 2.0

Mysuru, June 3 – JITO Ladies Wing Mysuru organised Sports Fiesta 2.0 under the aegis of the JITO Chapter and ARC Sports Club in city recently.Th...

Sports

Mysuru to host first leg from June 20

KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 – Season 5Mysuru, June 3- Season 5 of KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 will be held from June 20 to July 12. This year, the tou...

Sports

Cyclists pedal to celebrate ‘World Bicycle Day’ in city

Caption: Department of Public Libraries Deputy Director B. Manjunath flagging off the bicycle jatha in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple this morning...

IN BREIFS

In Briefs

Silver Jubilee

The Silver Jubilee celebration of K.C. Nagar (Kempu Cheluva-jammanni Nagar) Residents Welfare Association will be held at Jayachamarajendra Road in K....

In Briefs

Scholarship

Social Welfare Department has invited applications from eligible SC community students for availing Pre-Matric student scholarship. Students from 1st ...

In Briefs

Calling art troupes

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), which has entered into an agreement with Karnataka Government in respect of Culture, Arts and Educat...

In Briefs

Health camp

City’s NJS Charitable Trust, in association with Mysuru Veerashaiva Sajjana Sangha, has organised a free Health check-up camp at Kanti Mallanna Kalyan...

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