Mysore Varsity move sparks outrage; Maneka Gandhi urges Vice-Chancellor to take humane approach Mysuru:  The University of Mysore, custodian of the picturesque Kukkarahalli Lake, has enforced a ban on feeding dogs, birds and aquatic beings within the Lake premises. Signboards have been installed at the Lake’s entrances to communicate the ban, which also prohibits the... The post Animal feeding banned inside Kukkarahalli Lake appeared first on Star of Mysore ..read more

Mysuru: Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath stated that the decision to ban the feeding of animals, birds, and fish at Kukkarahalli Lake was made with the safety of senior citizens and the ecological sensitivity of the Lake in mind. “Hundreds of senior citizens walk along the... The post Safety interest: VC clarifies appeared first on Star of Mysore ..read more

Mysuru: Former Union Environment Minister and renowned animal rights advocate Maneka Gandhi has stepped into the ongoing dispute over the ban on feeding animals at Kukkarahalli Lake, urging University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath to adopt a humane approach. Maneka Gandhi contacted Prof. Lokanath via phone this morning, briefing him on the legal provisions... The post Maneka Gandhi intervenes; urges VC to take humane approach appeared first on Star of Mysore ..read more

Mysuru: Mysore Literary Association, Mysuru, has organised its 6th Mysuru Literary Fest-2025 at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall in city on Jan. 19 (Sunday)from 10 am to 4.30 pm. Announcing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city this morning, Prof. K.C. Belliappa, President, Mysore Literary Association and former Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal... The post Mysore Literary Association to host two-day Literary Fest-2025 appeared first on Star of Mysore ..read more

Says there is no protection for Hindus or Officers in the State during the Congress regime Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has called for stringent action against those responsible for cutting the tail of calf at Nanjangud here this morning. Speaking to media persons, Prathap Simha said at the time when the cows are... The post Former MP Prathap Simha condemns attack on calf in Nanjangud appeared first on Star of Mysore ..read more

Nanjangud: Unable to bear the harassment of micro finance firms to repay the loan amount, the villagers, who have allegedly defaulted on repayment of loan, are deserting villages in Nanjangud taluk, the trend that has surfaced after a similar development was reported in Chamarajanagar district recently. The micro finance firms, that lend the amount to... The post Alleged harassment of micro finance firms: Loanee villagers deserting home in Nanjangud taluk appeared first on Star of Mysore ..read more

Mysuru: Even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued directions to the officials to demolish and rebuild the century-old dilapidated Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building after clearing all legal disputes, traders and shop tenants have strongly advocated for the preservation of the heritage buildings, emphasising repair over demolition. Recently, Siddaramaiah convened a meeting with Mysuru region elected... The post Fate of Devaraja Market, Lansdowne Building: Traders oppose CM’s call for demolition, rebuilding appeared first on Star of Mysore ..read more

‘Sensitise young minds on current developments’ Mysuru: Children have to be sensitised regarding the present day developments at they are eager to learn the current situation, said Actor Prakash Raj here yesterday. Speaking after inaugurating the first-ever Children’s Bahuroopi Festival-2025 at Kalamandira, he said that starting an exclusive theatre festival for children was a good... The post Actor Prakash Raj inaugurates first-ever Children’s Bahuroopi appeared first on Star of Mysore ..read more

Proposes a body to check harassment Mysuru: State BJP OBC Morcha President R. Raghu Kautilya has said, a Committee of concerned public, Advocate and Police should be formed to check the menace of micro finance firms that have been harassing the poor after advancing loan to them. He was addressing media persons at City BJP... The post Micro finance firms harassing borrowers, says BJP leader Raghu Kautilya appeared first on Star of Mysore ..read more

Mysuru: Feeding pigeons with grains, a practice that began at the Mysore Palace, has now spread to Kukkarahalli Lake, raising serious ecological concerns. Morning walkers have reported that certain individuals visit the Lake specifically to feed pigeons, resulting in a notable increase in their population. This surge is threatening the delicate balance of the Lake’s... The post Varsity to act against pigeon feeding appeared first on Star of Mysore ..read more