The 39th Punyaradhane of Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji will be held tomorrow (Nov. 25) at Suttur Srikshetra in Nanjangud. As part of the event, Rudrabhisheka, Laksha Bilvarchane, Ashtothara and other special rituals will be held at Gadduge in the early morning. Bhoomi Puja of Jathra Mahotsava Mantapas will be performed at 8.30 am, in…
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CESC cracks down on bogus billing
November 23, 2025Anti-tampering meter probe gadget to ensure accurate billing Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to curb revenue leakage at the ground level — where inaccurate or deliberately lowered bills were being issued to consumers — the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has introduced a new technological intervention that automates meter reading and seals loopholes long, exploited for…
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Eligibility norms tightened for Gruha Jyothi scheme
November 23, 2025One unit above 200 and entire bill becomes payable Mysore/Mysuru: The Gruha Jyothi scheme — a flagship pre-election promise of the Congress Government — originally assured 200 units of free electricity per RR number. However, subsequent guideline revisions have sharply narrowed its scope and tightened eligibility. Under the new rules, the scheme comes with a…
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Conspiracy to derail Hampi Express foiled
November 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A major attempt to derail the Hampi Express running between Mysuru and Hubballi was foiled on Saturday evening. At around 6.50 pm, the train had departed Mysuru and was passing near Vandaraguppe between Channapatna and Ramanagara when a loud noise was heard. The loco pilot immediately halted the train and upon inspection, discovered damage…
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1867 Mysore Silk saree anchors Akshata Murty’s new series
November 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Akshata Murty, entrepreneur and wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has launched a cultural initiative to showcase the grandeur of Mysuru’s royal heritage and the elegance of Mysore Silk sarees to global audiences. Through a special video series created in collaboration with London’s prestigious Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, she is spotlighting…
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Mysore Silk’s fortunes take a turn around
November 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A few years ago, Mysore Silk sarees were battling dwindling demand, pushing the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) into financial distress. Officials struggled to revive sales, even travelling to countries like Dubai to promote the sarees. The efforts, however, yielded little success, and mounting travel and logistics expenses became an additional burden. Allegations of…
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Viveka Yatre taken out on major city roads
November 23, 2025Four-day centenary celebrations of RK Ashram to conclude tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the centenary year celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna (RK) Ashram, Mysuru, Viveka Yatre was taken out on a grand scale, in major thoroughfares of the city yesterday. The Yatre, including hundreds of followers of Ramakrishna Mission, was flagged off from the Viveka Memorial…
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P. Mallesh shaped my journey: CM rues enduring caste divide
November 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah went down the memory lane, recalling his long association with veteran socialist P. Mallesh, who passed away in January 2023. He was speaking after releasing two books authored by Mallesh — ‘Gandhi Praneeta Dharmadarshitva and Buddha Nagarjunara Shunyayana’ — along with their English translations, ‘The Gandhian Trusteeship’ by N.S. Raghuram and…
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‘PM Modi’s Viksit Bharat concept stems from Swami Vivekananda’s spiritual foundation’
November 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, has opined that, Viksit Bharat, the ambitious concept of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stems from the spiritual thoughts of Swami Vivekananda. Yaduveer Wadiyar, as a chief guest, was speaking at a session on the topic ‘Analysis of Ramakrishna Vidyalaya’s Academic Services: The Contribution of Mysore Royal Family for…
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Tourist info boards installed at City Railway Station
November 23, 2025SWR plans video guides for visitors Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has introduced new facilities to help visitors explore major tourist destinations in and around the city. A detailed information board featuring photographs of attractions along with route maps has been installed on the station premises. The board lists key tourist spots and…
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