UNESCO climate science expo at PalaceMysuru: A three-day Climate Science Literacy Exhibition titled ‘Understanding Climate Today; Building a Sustainable Tomorrow’ was held at the Mysore Palace recently. The exhibition was jointly organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Regional Office for South Asia, Hanns Seidel Foundation (Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung e.V.) (HSF) India and the Bherunda Fo
Dr. Mysore NagamaniSrinath selected for State Sangeetha Vidwan AwardChief Minister to confer prestigious award on renowned Karnatak classical vocalist during Dasara cultural event at Mysore Palace on Oct. 11 Mysuru: Renowned Karnatak classical vocalistDr. Mysore NagamaniSrinath has been selected for this year’s prestigious ‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan Award’. The Government of Karnataka confers the Sangeetha Vidwan Award on artistes for their contribution to the... The
Environmental group to protest against DasaraKambala on Oct. 6Mysuru: Strongly opposing the organisation of Kambala during Dasara despite stiff opposition from various quarters, ‘ParisarakkaagiNaavu,’ a city-based environmental group has said it will stage a demonstration at the Kambala venue on Oct. 6. Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, the environmental group President Parashuramegowda said that a protest has been organised at... The post Envi
Art Market2-day ChitraSanthe begins at Manasagangothri Mysuru: The two-day DasaraChitraSanthe began at Manasagangothri campus near Clock Tower here this morning. The sprawling campus was transformed into an open-air art gallery. The Santhe opened with a colourful procession featuring folk troupes from Kuvempu statue at the entrance and proceeded towards Clock Tower. More than 50 art stalls... The post Art M
Parivarthana Ranga SamajaFirst-of-its-kind show — staging of drama in candle light — William Shakespeare’s great tragedy ‘Othello,’ translated to Kannada by Prof. K.P. Vasudevan, directed by Prof. S.R. Ramesh, Namana Kala Mantapa, Krishnamurthypuram, 6.45 pm. The post Parivarthana Ranga Samaja appeared first on Star of Mysore .
Government employee loses Rs. 81.50 lakh to online fraudstersCity residents lose Rs. 17.18 crore; district residents lose Rs. 16.45 cr. Mysuru: Despite repeated awareness campaigns by the Cybercrime, Economic Offences and Narcotics (CEN) Police warning people against online fraud, more and more people, particularly the educated, continue to fall prey to cyber criminals and lose their hard-earned money. Fraudsters often lure unsuspecting victims... The post
Akka Cafe at Taluk Office to serve affordable foodMysuru: ‘Akka Cafe’, set up to provide livelihood opportunities for women’s self-help groups, was inaugurated at the Nazarbad Taluk Office premises on Monday by Mysuru District in-Charge Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah. The cafe is part of the programme announced in the 2025-26 State Budget by then Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. It has been constructed at a... The post Akka Cafe at Taluk Office
Dr. Rajkumar bust to be restored at original siteMysuru: The Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) has decided to reinstall the original bust of Dr. Rajkumar at its earlier location inside the Dasara Exhibition premises in Mysuru. A meeting was held yesterday under the leadership of Mysuru District In-charge Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, attended by KEA Chairman Ayub Khan, representatives of Kannada organisations and Dr.... The post Dr. Ra
We took Raghu Kautilya’s suggestion before shifting Dr. Rajkumar bust, says Ayub Khan!Objects to shifting of Dr. Rajkumar’s bust from entrance to side wing Mysuru: BJP MLC R. Raghu Kautilya has alleged a massive scam in the development works being carried out at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds. Raghu Kautilya, also the former Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Chairman, inspected the premises yesterday and took strong objection to the... The post Dasara Exhibition development works
False info about Dasara inaugurator: Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi issues stern warningMysuru: Kannada & Culture and Koppal District in-Charge Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi has issued stern warning against those involved in spreading false information about Dasara inauguration. In a press release, the Minister has stated that despite Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announcing the chief guest for this year’s Dasara inauguration, a few people have been spreading false... The post False i
Dasara Kambala on Oct. 18 and 19: Final phase of preparations onCoastal buffaloes to begin journey to Mysuru via Madikeri from Oct. 14 Mysuru: Preparations for the traditional Kambala to be held as part of Dasara have entered the final phase, with the State Kambala Committee formally presenting the symbolic ‘Kambalada Betha’ (Kambala cane) to ZP CEO S. Ukesh Kumar, who is also the Chairman of... The post Dasara Kambala on Oct. 18 and 19: Final phase of prepara
Ensure fair stall allotment: MP Yaduveer writes to DCMysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has written to Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, urging that the stall allocation process for the Dasara Aahaara Mela be conducted in a fair, transparent and impartial manner. In a press release, the MP said his office had received several complaints and petitions regarding the stall distribution... The post Ensure fair
CM Shivakumar shares close bond with Koppal GavimuttMysuru: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has maintained close link with various spiritual mutts across the State and the country and has frequently visited temples and mutts to participate in puja rituals. His decision to invite the 18th Pontiff of Koppal’s Gavisiddeshwara Mutt, Sri Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji, comes against this background. Shivakumar has a close association... The post CM Shi
Six-day Srirangapatna Dasara to open on Oct 11; free buses, cultural programmes planned
Finely carved stone ‘Ganeshan’ from TN on display at AnSIMysuru: As part of its monthly ‘Object of the Month’ series, the Zonal Anthropological Museum, Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), Southern Regional Centre, Bogadi, Mysuru, is showcasing a finely carved stone sculpture of Lord Ganesha, locally known as ‘Ganeshan’. The sculpture, collected from Thirumuruganpoondi in Tirupur district of Tamil Nadu, is carved from hard stone,... The post Finely c
Book on Kodava traditions, culture, heritage releasedMysuru: ‘Kodava Veera Janangada Antaratma Part-1’, written by Iythichanda Ramesh Uthappa, was released recently at the Kodava Samaja in Ponnampet. The event was organised by Jabbhoomi Charitable Trust. Virajpet MLA and Chief Minister’s Legal Advisor Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna released the book and stressed the need for Kodavas to preserve their inherited customs and values without... The post Book on
T. Narasipur: Tension prevailed in T. Narasipur this morning following a row over controversial warnings issued by Circle Police Inspector Dhananjaya to Ganesha festival organisers regarding idol installation and the immersion procession. The T. Narasipur Police Station witnessed high drama ahead of the scheduled visit of Opposition Leader in the State Assembly R. Ashoka. Latest... The post Ganesh
Mysuru Dasara Visual Artists Association formedMysuru: Mysuru Dasara Visual Artists Association has been formed for the welfare of the visuals artists in Mysuru district, said Association President Prakash Chikkapalya, here recently. Speaking after releasing the logo of the Association at Pathrakarthara Bhavan, he said that the Association had been formed to fight against the injustice meted out against the local... The post Mysuru Dasara Visu
State Legislature unanimously rejects Kasturirangan ReportBengaluru: The Karnataka Legislature yesterday unanimously adopted a resolution seeking a review and necessary modifications to the Kasturirangan Report, including a fresh physical survey, formation of a high-level committee headed by a retired Judge, an all-party delegation to the Centre and one year’s time to complete the exercise. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, while replying to... The post St
No more open urination hereGreen nets, wall art, rangoli to transform back lanes of Lansdowne Building Mysuru: The surroundings of the historic Lansdowne Building, including the lanes and alleys that have turned into open urination spots, will soon be transformed into a clean walking path with wall art. The stretch along the rear wall of the Lansdowne Building on... The post No more open urination here appeared first on Sta
Dasara artistes demand hike in honorariumMysuru: The Akhila Karnataka Janapada Kalavidara Okkuta has urged the Government to hike the honorarium being paid to folk artistes taking part in Jumboo Savari and to provide better housing and food apart from payment of travel expenses. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Okkuta State President Dr. Jogila Siddaraju said the Okkuta has been... The post Dasara artistes demand hike in honorariu
Dr. K. Kumar and daughters to perform at B’luru FestMysuru: Karnataka Kalashree Dr. K. Kumar, along with his daughters and the renowned ‘Kalemane Sisters’ — Nritya Visharade K.M. Lekha and Nritya Visharade K.M. Nidhi — will be presenting a Bharatanatyam dance performance at the 105th Dance Festival, being organised in memory of the late Shantala Awardee Guru B. Bhanumathi, at the renowned Kappanna Angala... The post Dr. K. Kumar and daughters to pe
Extended Gowri-Ganesha weekend: Traffic crawls at Toll Plazas on Mysuru-Bengaluru HighwayMysuru: With an extended weekend coinciding with the Gowri-Ganesha festival on Monday, motorists travelling from Bengaluru towards Mysuru faced long waits at Toll Plazas on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway from early this morning. The Toll Plazas at Kaniminike in Bengaluru South taluk and Sheshagirihalli in Ramanagara taluk and Gananguru near Srirangapatna witnessed heavy traffic, with a... The post E
DKS Govt. 100 days: Palace, KRS Dam bathe in huesMysuru/Mandya: Marking 100 days of governance under Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), the Information Department illuminated the Mysore Palace and the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam last night. The illumination will continue for the next three days. While the Mysore Palace is illuminated regularly on Sundays and special occasions, last night’s display was different, with... The post DKS Govt. 10
Cry-baby: The Musical by C.A.U.S.E. Foundation in cityMysuru: The C.A.U.S.E. (Co-operation of the Arts for the Underprivileged in Society & Environment) Foundation, has organised a music performance titled Cry-Baby: The Musical at Jaganmohan Palace in city from 6.30 pm tomorrow. Set in 1950s Baltimore, Cry-Baby, the Musical is a vibrant, rebellious comedy about love, identity and defying social norms. The story follows... The post Cry-baby: The Music
Inaugural edition of ‘indieMagic’ in city tomorrowPune-based band ‘Easy Wanderlings’ to perform at Wind Chimes Mysuru: City-based Opal Art Management will be organising its inaugural musical event under the title ‘indieMagic’ featuring Pune-based band ‘Easy Wanderlings: A Decade of Wandering’ tomorrow (Sept. 12) between 5 pm and 9 pm at Wind Chimes in Nazarbad. indieMagic, a Mysuru-based live music platform by... The post Inaugural edition of ‘in
The Mysore Trunk Show at Impressionz GalleryMysuru: The Mysore Trunk Show will be held at Impressionz Gallery, the city’s first contemporary gallery at 2nd Floor, near RTO Circle, Lakshmipuram, tomorrow (Sept. 11) from 11 am to 8 pm. Bringing together fashion, textiles, jewellery and lifestyle, the one-day showcase is a thoughtfully curated celebration of Indian craftsmanship, contemporary design and the art... The post The Mysore Trunk Sho