Date: January 2nd, 2026

Two-day workshop on ‘Urban Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Change’ begins
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Two-day workshop on ‘Urban Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Change’ begins

January 2, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day workshop on ‘Urban Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Change’ organised by the University of Mysore’s (UoM) School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) and sponsored by Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), began at Prof. K.S. Rangappa auditorium in School of Planning and Architecture premises in Manasagangothri campus here this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the…

City records 2,467 crime cases in 2025
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City records 2,467 crime cases in 2025

January 2, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As many as 2,467 criminal cases — including robbery, extortion, murder, rape, missing persons and consumption and sale of narcotic substances — were registered in the city last year. From Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 29, a total of 2,467 FIRs related to both petty and serious offences were registered across all Police Stations…

Development works worth Rs. 1.20 crore launched
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Development works worth Rs. 1.20 crore launched

January 2, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing his developmental works, MLA K. Harishgowda performed ground breaking ceremony for a couple of civic works in Chamaraja Constituency recently. The MLA performed ‘guddali puja’ for underground drainage works extending from Sitavilas Road to Ramanuja Road coming under MCC Ward 23 and asphalting of the stretch from 15th Cross to Azam Mosque on…

Nadabrahma Sabha to celebrate 69th Anniversary this weekend
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Nadabrahma Sabha to celebrate 69th Anniversary this weekend

January 2, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha will celebrate its 69th Anniversary, an endowment in memory of Dr. A.K. Gopalarajan, sponsored by fraternity of doctors, with a series of programmes this weekend —Jan. 3 and 4 — at its premises on JLB Road. Jan. 3 – 6 pm: Dr. Nagamani Srinath will be awarded ‘Nadabrahma’ title and…

Mysore Institute of Gastroenterology performs advanced Pancreatic Surgery
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Mysore Institute of Gastroenterology performs advanced Pancreatic Surgery

January 2, 2026

This is the first time that 4K-enabled 3D laparoscopy, a world-class and state-of-the-art technology, has been used to perform minimally invasive pancreatic surgery in South Karnataka. The surgery was carried out by Dr. Satish Durgesh and Dr. Sudish Durgesh, senior surgical gastroenterologists at MIG. The hospital is currently the only centre in Mysuru region equipped…

India’s Senior Super Star Award to Cartoonist Panduranga Rao
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India’s Senior Super Star Award to Cartoonist Panduranga Rao

January 2, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The prestigious India’s Senior Super Star of the Year Khyaal 50  Above 50, India’s biggest Senior Talent Hunt Award, was given to noted Cartoonist B.V. Panduranga Rao in the ‘Special Category’ as Runner-up Prize for the year 2025. He was presented with a certificate, a medal and a cash prize of Rs. 10,000. Participants…

Rotary Kadamba Ranga Award Presentation Ceremony
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Rotary Kadamba Ranga Award Presentation Ceremony

January 2, 2026

Mysuru: The ‘Rotary Kadamba Ranga Award-2026’ Presentation Ceremony, jointly organised annually by Rotary Mysore North and Kadamba Rangavedike, will be held at the Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) on JLB Road in city on Jan. 9 at 6 pm. This year, the prestigious award will be presented to renowned Mysuru artistes Srimathi Hariprasad, Subbanarasimha, Krishna Janamana…

Moonlight Music at Suttur
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Moonlight Music at Suttur

January 2, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Suttur Mutt has organised a flute recital by Vid. Shashank Subramanyam on Jan. 3 at Suttur Mutt premises in the foot of  Chamundi Hill at 6 pm as part of its monthly moonlight music programme. Vid. Shashank Subramanyam, a native of Rudrapatna in Arkalgud taluk, Hassan district, learnt Karnatak vocal from Vid. Palghat K.V….

Empowering the Nation
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Empowering the Nation

January 2, 2026

By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation A nation isn’t its land and buildings — it is its people. If we, as a nation, have to rise and become empowered, the first thing we need to do is to empower the people. Empowerment is not amassing of material wealth or technology. It is an entirely inner…

Check rampant traffic signal skipping
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Check rampant traffic signal skipping

January 2, 2026

Sir, I welcome the installation of traffic signals at various junctions across Mysuru city by the authorities concerned. Though the signals have been installed and are functioning properly, many vehicle owners — especially two-wheeler riders — are not following traffic rules at these junctions and are creating confusion among the public by skipping signals. I…

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