Month: January, 2026

In Briefs

Special lecture

January 25, 2026

As part of Republic Day celebrations, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, Manasagangothri, has organised special lecture at its premises tomorrow (Jan. 26) at 11 am. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair Visiting Professor Prof. Rahamat Tarikere will deliver a lecture on ‘Samvidhanika Samskruti’ on the occasion. University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. N.K. Lokanath…

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Skill Development Programme

January 25, 2026

Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy and Arivu Skill Development Academy have jointly organised a Skill Development Programme at the College premises in Krishnamurthypuram on Jan. 27 at 10 am. Former Mysore University Vice-Chancellor Prof. T.K. Umesh will  be the chief guest.  Arivu Director H.V. Vishvesh will be the resource person. Sarada Vilas Educational Institutions Hon….

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Aadhaar Seva Kendra closed

January 25, 2026

Aadhaar Seva Kendra at Ramavilas Road in city will remain closed on Jan. 26 on account of Republic Day, according to a press release from Aadhaar Seva  Kendra Manager Col. N.G. Krishna Prasad (retd.).

Mysuru Plan Area Doubles
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Mysuru Plan Area Doubles

January 24, 2026

Mysuru Development Authority approves expansion from 509 sq.km to 1,200 sq.km Mysore/Mysuru:  In a move aligned with the State Government’s decision to expand the Greater Mysuru City Corporation (GMCC) limits from the existing 86.31 sq. km to 341.44 sq. km, the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has resolved to expand the Local Planning Area (LPA) of…

MCC Health Officer Out Executive Engineer In
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MCC Health Officer Out Executive Engineer In

January 24, 2026

Public health at risk as State abolishes Health Officer’s post Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has abolished the post of Health Officer in the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). This move has triggered serious concerns about the city’s preparedness to handle outbreaks of communicable diseases such as cholera and dengue. With the post scrapped, the responsibilities of…

State Budget 2026-2027 wish list: Greater MCC, Greater Police infrastructure
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State Budget 2026-2027 wish list: Greater MCC, Greater Police infrastructure

January 24, 2026

Congress leaders discuss requirements with City Police Commissioner Mysore/Mysuru: With Mysuru city set to expand following the announcement of upgrading the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) into a Greater MCC (GMCC), City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar has stressed the urgent need to strengthen Police infrastructure to meet emerging challenges. She shared her views during a meeting…

Use of nylon flags hurts Khadi Tricolour sales
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Use of nylon flags hurts Khadi Tricolour sales

January 24, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Despite Government directives mandating use of Khadi Tricolour flags bearing the ISI mark during National festivals, the widespread use of nylon and other fabric flags in Mysuru has led to a decline in the prominence of Khadi flags. As per Government orders, only Tricolours sold through Khadi Gramodyog institutions with a Geographical Indication (GI)…

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