Navaratri Rangotsava – Theatre Fest, staging of play ‘Sri Thimmarpanamastu’ (based on Beechi’s writings) by MMK&SDM Mahila Vidyalaya, Mysuru, directed by Ramesh K. Benakal, Bhoomigeeta, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.
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Annual Meeting
September 26, 2025The Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Association of the Alumni of the Department of Sociology, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru (AAD-SUMM), will be held at the Sociology Department block in Manasagangothri campus at 11 am on Sept. 28, according to a press release. For details, contact Mob: 94480-51680 or 86182-10861.
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Meatless Day
September 26, 2025As part of Gandhi Jayanti, the MCC has banned sale of meat in its limits on Oct. 2. Accordingly, all meat shops and slaughter houses have been ordered to shut down on Oct. 2, according to a press release issued by the MCC Health Officer.
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Shivanubhava Dasoha lecture
September 26, 2025City’s JSS Mahavidyapeetha will be holding the 329th edition of its ‘Shivanubhava Dasoha’ lecture series at Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Bhavan in JSS Hospital premises at 6 pm tomorrow (Sept. 27). Former Kannada faculty of Mysuru Dr. K. Anantharamu will deliver a lecture on ‘Poojya Rajendra Shreegala Divya Vyaktitva.’ The event will also feature release of…
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Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa to be cremated with full State honours in city tomorrow
September 25, 2025Mortal remains to be kept at Kalamandira till 6 pm today Mysore/Mysuru: The mortal remains of celebrated Kannada novelist Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa (94), who passed away in Bengaluru yesterday afternoon, is likely to be brought to Mysuru at 3 pm today. The last rites of Dr. Bhyrappa, scheduled for tomorrow (Sept. 26) at 11 am…
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President Murmu condoles Dr. Bhyrappa’s demise
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: President Droupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the demise of Dr. Bhyrappa. In a social media post, the President said: “Bhyrappa made remarkable contributions in the fields of literature, philosophy, culture and intellectual inquiry. Dr. Bhyrappa brought Kannada literature to national and global prominence through his works while staying true to its cultural roots….
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Bhyrappa’s novels ‘Vamshavruksha’ and ‘Daatu’ were dear to me: Prof. K.S. Bhagawan
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that the residence of Saraswathi Samman awardee writer Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa was located right opposite his house at Kuvempunagar, writer Prof.K.S.Bhagawan said that Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa’s novels – ‘Vamshavruksha’ and ‘Daatu’ impressed him the most. Speaking to presspersons at his residence in Kuvempunagar here yesterday after the news of Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa’s death broke out in the afternoon, Prof….
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Dy.CM Shivakumar inspects KRS ahead of Cauvery Aarti
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar conducted an on-site inspection at Brindavan Gardens, Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, last evening, ahead of the symbolic Cauvery Aarti scheduled to begin tomorrow (Sept. 26). During the visit, Shivakumar reviewed preparations, including the stage setup, the designated Aarti area, and seating arrangements for spectators. He directed officials to…
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Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s death creates a void in Kannada literary world
September 25, 2025Bengaluru/Mysuru: A pall of gloom has engulfed Kannada literary world, with the passing of renowned novelist Padma Bhushan Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa on Wednesday. At the age of 94, Dr. Bhyrappa left for heavenly abode, after suffering cardiac arrest at 2.38 pm at Jayadev Memorial Rashtrotthana Hospital and Research Centre, Rajarajeshwari Nagar in Bengaluru, according to…
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Dr. Bhyrappa’s works were factual in nature: Ex-MP Prathap Simha
September 25, 2025Bengaluru: Expressing sorrow over the demise of Saraswathi Samman awardee writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha said that Bhyrappa’s novels were factual in nature and not illusionary like many others. Speaking to presspersons here yesterday after expressing condolences to the veteran writer, Simha said that though Dr. Bhyrappa may have departed us…
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