Encouragement to local entrepreneurship Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Santhe-2026, a grand three-day event that reflects Mysuru’s cultural charm, heritage, tourism, business spirit and pride — along with music, comedy, dance and entertainment — will be held from Feb. 6 to 8 at Maharaja’s College Grounds in city. The event will be open to the public every day…
Dr. Manik Bengeri’s books released
February 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Two books with the same title Sangeet-Naatya-Panchayatan (original Marathi), authored by Mysuru-based writer Dr. Manik Bengeri and translated into Hindi by Prof. Pratibha Mudaliyar, retired Hindi HoD of Mysore University, were released at an event recently under the aegis of Book Lovers Club, Belagavi. The books are published by Aman Prakashan, Kanpur, UP. The…
Woman’s suicide case: Court denies anticipatory bail to husband, in-laws
February 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Fifth Additional District and Sessions Court in Mysuru has rejected the anticipatory bail petitions of a man and his parents, accused of abetting the suicide of a young woman who allegedly faced sustained mental and physical harassment. Sampritha (28), daughter of Sahadeva Rao, a cook from Dattagalli in Mysuru, had married Mukkati Kushal,…
Leopard trapped at H.D. Kote taluk
February 5, 2026H.D. Kote: A leopard, which had killed about 37 cattle heads, has been successfully trapped in a cage placed by the Forest Department at an agricultural field near N. Belthur Old Gate in the taluk on Tuesday late night. This leopard had been creating havoc by attacking cattle grazing in fields and killing them. The…
Student loses Rs. 2 lakh to cyber criminals
February 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A student has lost Rs. 2.03 lakh to cyber criminals in city and a case has been registered at Alanahalli Police Station in this regard. According to the complaint lodged by the 21-year-old student on Feb. 3, he had come across a business proposal advertisement on social media and on contacting the number provided…
Cows run over by train
February 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Two cows have been run over by a moving train near B.M. Sri Nagar in Metagalli. It is learnt that the two cows were grazing near the railway track when they came under Arasikere bound train and were killed. It is said that the Railway staff cleared the carcasses of the cows from the…
Elderly woman attempting suicide rescued
February 5, 2026Srirangapatna: A 78-year-old woman, who had jumped into Cauvery River near Wellesley Bridge, Srirangapatna, in an attempt to end her life, has been rescued by the villagers yesterday. The woman has been identified as Gundamma, a resident of Bendaravadi village in Chamarajanagar district. Fed up with frequent family feuds, the woman, who came to Srirangapatna,…
INS flags newsprint shortage
February 5, 2026New Delhi: The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the shortfall of newsprint in the country, forcing publishers to rely on imports. “India’s annual newsprint consumption is approximately 1.2 million tonnes, while domestic production has struggled to cross 0.5 million tonnes. As a result, Indian mills are currently able to meet…
Medal winners of Natl. Art Contest
February 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The following students of Art Teacher K.S. Anitha, a resident of Gokulam 3rd Stage, Mysuru, have excelled in the 18th National-level Students Art Competition-2025, conducted by Lalithakala Centre for Visual Arts, Bengaluru: Medal Winners: Colouring Gold Medal – Parineethi Das (2nd std.), Mysore West Lions Sevaniketan School; Silver Medal – C.R. Sai Gaurav (2nd…
Premier Open Group of Bharat Scouts & Guides celebrates 39th anniversary
February 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The 39th anniversary of the Premier Open Group of The Bharat Scouts and Guides was held at Sri Jayachamarajendra Scouts and Guides District Headquarters in city recently. The programme was inaugurated by Abdul Jameel, District Secretary, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Mysuru, who delivered the inaugural address and highlighted the values, discipline, and service-oriented vision…















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