Month: February, 2026

Receives Vishva Hindi Setu Sammaan at Mauritius
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Receives Vishva Hindi Setu Sammaan at Mauritius

February 1, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. B. Nirmala, an Associate Professor, Head of Department of Hindi (retd.), Writer, Poet, Social Activist, Senior NSS Officer, Cricketer and Motivational Speaker of Mysuru city, was honoured with ‘Vishva Hindi Setu Sammaan’ award at the 3-day International Conference and Poets Meet held at Mauritius, on the occasion of World Hindi Day celebrations from…

The best birthday gift for our cops!
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The best birthday gift for our cops!

February 1, 2026

By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD I was overjoyed to learn a couple of days ago that Dr. M.A. Saleem, the DG&IG of our Police Force, has announced that all our cops will henceforth become eligible to get leave on priority, to celebrate their birthdays and anniversaries, with their families. Nothing else could have been…

South Zone Inter-University Women’s Cricket Tournamen: University of Mysore storms into finals
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South Zone Inter-University Women’s Cricket Tournamen: University of Mysore storms into finals

February 1, 2026

Mysuru: University of Mysore women’s cricket team entered the finals of South Zone Inter-University Women’s Cricket Tournament defeating SRM University, Chennai, by 31 runs at Tiruchengode in Tamil Nadu yesterday. This will be the first ever time that University of Mysore women’s team would be playing in the finals. The tournament organised by Anna University,…

Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open
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Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open

February 1, 2026

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan (left) won the Australian Open 2026 women’s title defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne yesterday to win her second Grand Slam title. Seeded fifth in the tournament, Rybakina held her nerve despite losing the second set and came back strongly…

Sanchalana Mysuru’s week-long Decennial Celebrations begin
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Sanchalana Mysuru’s week-long Decennial Celebrations begin

February 1, 2026

Former Rangayana Director H. Janardhan is seen inaugurating Decennial Celebrations of Sanchalana Mysuru at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises last evening as Social Activist Shivalingaiah, Shaktidhama Vidyashala Head Usha, DIET Mysuru Lecturer B.N. Nalinakshi and Deepak Mysore of Sanchalana look on. Picture right shows Sachchidananda Acharya presenting a flute recital.

Hajira Banu
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Hajira Banu

February 1, 2026

Hajira Banu (55), wife of Afsar Pasha and a resident of Bannimatap, passed away following brief illness this morning in city. She leaves behind her husband, one daughter, three sons, brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be performed today after Magrib prayers (6.30 pm) at Tipu Masjid in Bannimantap 2nd Stage…

Abdul Rehman
Obituary

Abdul Rehman

February 1, 2026

Abdul Rehman (66), electrical contractor and a resident of Udayagiri, passed away following cardiac arrest this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, two daughters, brothers, sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be performed at 10.30 am tomorrow (Feb. 2) at the Muslim Burial Grounds Prayer Hall near…

T.S. Chandrashekar
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T.S. Chandrashekar

February 1, 2026

T.S. Chandrashekar (82), retired Manager of State Bank of Mysore and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away following brief illness this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife Sharadha, daughters Dr. Deepa Shekar & Mangala Shekar, sons-in-law & a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held tomorrow (Feb. 2) at 11…

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