Artist K.S. Raghavendra of Inchara Kalakshetra in Mysuru moulds magic from old newspapers, reviving Gombe Habba spirit… The word Navaratri or Dasara instantly brings to mind majestic elephants in training, the grandeur of Jumboo Savari, the Torchlight Parade, the brilliance of city illumination and a host of exhibitions — from art, craft and books to…
Illegal encroachment, footpath damage by street hawkers
October 29, 2025Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to a serious issue of footpath encroachment and damage along T.K. Layout Main Road — from RTTC water tank up to Kavitha Bakery. At least 10 street hawkers operate near the water tank, having damaged the footpath to erect permanent and…
Najbunnisa
October 29, 2025Najbunnisa (72), a resident of Bada Makan near Tipu Circle, passed away on Monday in city. She leaves behind two daughters, two sons including KPCC Minority Department Organising Secretary Syed Farooq and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was performed yesterday after Zohar prayers at Masjid-e-Omer Sha in Bada Makan, followed by the burial…
Dr. M.K. Puneeth Kumar
October 29, 2025Dr. M.K. Puneeth Kumar (32), a resident of 7th Main in Vidyaranyapuram, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his parents, brother and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday evening, according to family sources.
Pattada Chengappa
October 29, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 29- Pattada Chengappa (Dharmaja), a resident of Deodar Park Apartment in V.V. Mohalla, passed away yesterday in city. He was 91. A native of Betoli in Virajpet taluk of Kodagu district, he leaves behind his nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam yesterday,…
K. Pradeep Annaiah ‘Champion Trainer’
October 29, 2025G. Venkatesh, Chairman and Senior Steward, Mysore Race Club Ltd. (MRC), presenting the ‘Champion Trainer’ award to K. Pradeep Annaiah for the maximum number of winners saddled (8 wins and 6 second places) in the Mysore (Monsoon) Races 2025 that concluded in city on Oct. 26. Others seen are MRC Stewards and Committee Members.
S. Antony Raj ‘Champion Jockey’
October 29, 2025K.T. Balakrishna, Steward of Mysore Race Club, presenting the ‘Champion Jockey’ award to S. Antony Raj for the maximum number of winners ridden (21 wins) in the Mysore (Monsoon) Races 2025 that concluded in city on Oct. 26. Incidentally, ‘Echoes of Time,’ which won ‘The Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Memorial Multi-Million’ Trophy in the 1st…
City’s Diya Bheemaiah wins bronze medal
October 29, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 29- City’s B. Diya Bheemaiah, who is one of the top ranked badminton players in the State, won the bronze medal in doubles category at the All India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament held at Madurai from Oct. 22 to 29. Partnering with Baruni Paraswal of Haryana, the duo lost in the semi finals…
Last date extended
October 29, 2025The Social Welfare Department has extended the last date for submitting applications seeking admissions at post-matric student hostels run by the Department for Scheduled Caste students for the year 2025-26, till Oct. 31. Students can submit their applications online through website: swdhmis.karnataka.gov.in. After submitting online applications, students must submit attested copies of their documents to…
Rajyotsava contests
October 29, 2025As part of Kannada Rajyotsava, the city’s Negilayogi Samaja Seva Trust in association with Negilayogi Mahila Hitaishi Seva Balaga has organised several competitions for children under different age categories. The competitions are — Drawing competition (9 to 12 years and 12 to 15 years), Fancy dress competition (2 to 5 years and 5 to 9…













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