By Dr. B.R. Guruprasad, Zoologist, Yuvaraja’s College Peltophorum species, commonly known as Copper Pod or Yellow Flame trees, are fast-growing deciduous trees native to tropical regions. They can reach heights of 15 – 25 metres and typically live for 50 to 70 years, depending on environmental conditions. Their rapid growth, wide canopy and bright yellow…
Closure of Govt. Public Libraries: A clarification
May 6, 2025Sir, With reference to the letter titled ‘Closure of Government Public Libraries’ published in SOM dated Apr. 27, we would like to clarify as follows: We understand your concern regarding the temporary closure of the Circulation Section — particularly the issuing of books — in Government Public Libraries in Mysuru due to stock verification. Libraries…
Exhibition of caricatures till May 12
May 6, 2025An exhibition of caricatures by cartoonist M.V. Nagendra Babu (Banter Babu) was inaugurated by Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa at Sri Kalaniketana School of Arts in Vijayanagar yesterday. Social worker K. Raghuram Vajpayee, artistes N.B. Kaverappa and K.C. Mahadeva Shetty, former Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President M. Chandrashekar and senior journalist Amshi Prasanna Kumar were…
Indramma
May 6, 2025Indramma (78), wife of late Javarayigowda and a resident of Siddartha Layout, passed away following a heart attack in city yesterday. She leaves behind advocate-son Nandeesh, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at foot of Chamundi Hill today.
Jayakrishna
May 6, 2025Jayakrishna (75), retired Revenue Department staff and a resident of KHB Colony in Kuvempunagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning, according to family sources.
Events tomorrow – May 7: Rotary Mysore Midtown and Zeus Biotech
May 6, 2025Rotary Mysore Midtown Zeus CSR Award 2025, Nagaraja Gargeshwari, President and Executive Director, Automotive Axels Ltd. and Chairman, CII, Mysuru, chief guest, confers award on Excel Empathy Foundation (D. Sudhanva, MD & CEO, Excelsoft Technologies), ibis Styles Mysuru, 6.30 pm onwards.
Events today – MAY 6: The Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS)- Mysuru of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
May 6, 2025Moon Watch Programme, Vijnana Bhavan, Manasagangothri premises 6.30 pm to 8 pm.
Events today – MAY 6: Sri Krishna Seva Samithi Charitable Trust
May 6, 2025Bramha Rathotsava-2025, Rukmini Kalyanotsava and Pushpa Kainkarya, Trust premises, Gokulam 3rd Stage, 6 pm.
Events today – MAY 6: Adamya Rangashale, Mysuru
May 6, 2025Valedictory of ‘Balangochi’ children’s summer camp, ‘Nitya Sachiva K.V. Shankaragowda Samaja Seva Prashasti’ Presentation Ceremony, Dr. S.P. Yoganna of Suyog Hospital inaugurates, MLA G.T. Devegowda presents awards, former Syndicate Member of Mysore University Dr. E.C. Ningaraj Gowda presides, Adamya Rangashale Hon. Secretary T. Satish Javaregowda speaks, Mangaluru Internal Security Division (ISD) SP Dr. A.N. Prakash…
Events today – MAY 6: Natana, Mysuru
May 6, 2025Valedictory of ‘Raja Maja’ – Children’s Summer Camp 2025, Kalamandira, Vinoba Road, 5 pm.










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