Sir, The write-up on the vermicompost (earthworm-based) venture by Mysuru Zoo was quite informative (SOM dated Oct. 24, ‘Poop Fortune’). Thank you for the detailed coverage. It appears that the Zoo authorities are currently focusing on distributing the product to bulk customers such as farmlands, plantations and orchards. However, they should also consider catering to…
Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Nidhi and Lekha held
October 28, 2025Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC), Mysuru, had organised its 38th and 39th Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha at its Kalemane Sabhaangana in Hebbal 2nd Stage on Oct. 18 and 19 respectively. Under the guidance of Karnataka Kalashree Dr. K. Kumar, his disciples and daughters, Nruthya Visharade K.M. Nidhi (left) and K.M. Lekha, successfully presented their performance.
Ballachanda Pussy Madiah
October 28, 2025Ballachanda Pussy Madiah (Mandepanda), wife of late B.C. Madiah and a resident of No. 262, 16th Main, 3rd Cross, Saraswathipuram, passed away this morning in city. She was 83. She leaves behind daughters Kodendera Sowmya Medappa and Sarina Madiah, sons-in-law, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Mukthidhama in…
Take Off…
October 27, 2025Direct flights from Mysuru to Mumbai, Goa & Tirupati soon Mysuru, Oct. 27 – The long-pending demand for enhanced air connectivity from Mysore Airport at Mandakalli is set to be fulfilled soon, with direct flights to major destinations including Mumbai, Goa and Tirupati likely to commence in the coming weeks. At present, barring Hyderabad and…
Wheel Lock !
October 27, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 27 – Finally responding to the growing menace of vehicles being parked haphazardly in ‘No Parking Zones’ and on main roads, the Mysuru City Traffic Police launched a special ‘Wheel Lock’ drive this morning around Devaraja Market, including New Sayyaji Rao Road. To deter haphazard parking and ensure traffic discipline, Police often use…
Dr. B.V. Rajagopal passes away
October 27, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 27- Dr. B.V. Rajagopal (89), city’s renowned physician and cardiologist, passed away following brief illness on Oct. 25 in city. A resident of Kuvempunagar, he leaves behind his daughters Dr. Kalpana Pandit and Dr. Srilaxmi Pandit, sons Dr. Sandeep Raj Pandit and Deepak Raj Pandit, an engineer and a host of relatives and…
Hearing aids distributed to impaired children
October 27, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 27 – Hearing aids were distributed to 150 hearing impaired children of Mysuru at a programme organised by All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) at its premises on Bogadi Road in the city on Sunday, in collaboration with Mysuru District Deaf Association and Lions International (District 317-G) Nisarga & Mayuri, under…
Memorandum to DC over garbage menace near hospital
October 27, 2025Mysuru, Oct.27- Activists of Jayakarnataka, Mysuru Unit, submitted a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy recently complaining about private individuals frequently and illegally dumping garbage behind Nirmala Hospital using hired autos and tempos and setting heaps of garbage on fire. They also appealed the DC to end this menace. “The poisonous smoke and odour…
TJS George Endowment Natl. Award for Editors
October 27, 2025Bengaluru, Oct. 27 – Member of Legislative Council (MLC) K. Shivakumar has announced the establishment of TJS George Endowment National Award at the Karnataka Media Academy. The award will be instituted in memory of the late veteran journalist TJS George and will recognise editors from across the country who uphold fairness and integrity in journalism….
Cowherd killed in tiger attack
October 27, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 27 – A 54-year-old man, who was grazing his cattle was killed when a tiger attacked him at Bennegere village, near Mulluru in Saragur taluk yesterday morning. The deceased has been identified as Rajashekar, a resident of Bennegere village and fear-gripped villagers have demanded the officials concerned to control the menace by wild…















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