Hunsur: Kumar Arasegowda, theatre artiste and actor has been selected for ‘Vruksha Mathe Saalumarada Thimmakka National Award.’ The award will be presented at a function organised by Kavyashree Charitable Trust, Karnataka and Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Praishat at Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Parishat Bhavan on Oct. 19, according to a press release.
MPJA’s State-level News Photography Contest CM Cup: Chief Minister to attend prize distribution ceremony on Oct. 18
October 16, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Photo Journalist Association (MPJA), Mysuru, has organised the State-level News Photography Contest Chief Minister Cup Prize Distribution Ceremony at Rani Bahadur Auditorium on Hunsur Road in city on Oct. 18 at 11.30 am. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the event and distribute the prizes. Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, Chamarajanagar District Minister…
Diwali for Ram, Krishna, Lakshmi, Yama, Asuras and Ancestors
October 16, 2025By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Diwali in north India celebrates the return of Ram from Ayodhya. Diwali, or rather Deepavali, in south India celebrates the defeat of Narakasura by Krishna. In South Indian traditions, Diwali celebrations take place on the 14th day, that is, on the eve of the new moon…
Roadside mobile fast food vendors causing inconvenience
October 16, 2025Sir, On Vanivilasa Road connecting the old Law Courts and the RTO, roadside mobile fast food vendors have encroached upon the footpath, causing severe inconvenience to pedestrians, especially senior citizens. As a result, people are forced to walk on the main road, which in turn disrupts traffic movement during peak hours. More importantly, Vanivilasa Road…
New Regional Commissioner of Mysuru
October 16, 2025Nitesh Patil assumed charge as the new Regional Commissioner of Mysuru Division on Tuesday. Patil replaces Deputy Commissioner of Kodagu Venkat Raja, who was holding the additional charge of the post.
Takes charge
October 16, 2025Anand (in uniform), who took charge as the Inspector of Nanjangud Rural Police Station, being greeted by outgoing Inspector Sunil Kumar at the Police Station recently.
Lakshman
October 16, 2025Lakshman (73), a civil contractor and a resident of Gundurao Nagar, passed away following brief illness on Tuesday in city. He leaves behind his wife Leelavathi, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday, according to family sources.
Shanthakumar
October 16, 2025Shanthakumar (57), lecturer at Government Boys Junior College and a resident of Ganesha Gudi Street, passed away yesterday in the town. He leaves behind his mother, wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held this afternoon in the town, according to family sources.
Somashekar
October 16, 2025Somashekar (67), father of former Harave Gram Panchayat President late Mariyappa, passed away at Harave village in the taluk yesterday. Last rites were held at the village yesterday evening, according to family sources.
Cheranda Meena
October 16, 2025Cheranda Meena (Koopadhira), wife of late Jayakumar and a resident of No. 2174/A, 6th Cross, 15th Main, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, passed away yesterday in city. She was 71. She leaves behind her children Suraj, Mallangada Roshni Kuttappa and Ittira Priya Chethan and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chirashantidhama in…















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