By R.G. Singh, Secretary, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana This official group photograph of the smartly dressed Ursu noblemen in traditional court attire was taken in the forecourt of the Mysore Palace to celebrate the conferral of the GCSI honours on the then Maharaja of Mysore, H.H. Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur, who is seen seated at the centre…
Mysuru is growing: Plan it or just let it happen?
March 2, 2026By Anirudh Badarinath For decades, Mysuru was admired as a city where growth felt measured and well thought out. But now, we are now at a point where Mysuru’s reality seems to be irreversibly changing and it is certainly a good idea for the city to be sufficiently prepared. For starters, it is about time…
Traffic signals, lighting standards: Suggestions
March 2, 2026Sir, I am writing as a concerned citizen to share a few observations and suggestions on traffic efficiency and road safety in our city. At many intersections, traffic signals operate in a strictly sequential manner. This often leads to unnecessary waiting, even when traffic is light or when vehicles on opposite sides of the same…
Pure Mysore Silk with Purpose: Exclusive Trunk Show at Sayoga till Mar. 5
March 2, 2026Namrata Shenoy (second from right) of ‘Diya Silks’ presents first-ever exclusive Trunk Show at Sayoga in V.V. Mohalla, Mysuru, from Mar. 1 to 5 showcasing authentic Pure Mysore Silk sarees woven with pure gold zari. The exhibition, which was inaugurated by Cycle Pure Agarbatti Creative Perfumer Jannavi Murthy, Lalitha Rao and Poornima Shenoy yesterday, will…
Veteran athlete felicitated
March 2, 2026Veteran athlete and former student of Sarada Vilas College M. Yogendra, who was felicitated by Sarada Vilas Alumni Association for his outstanding performance in the field of athletics, at an event held at the College’s Centenary Hall recently, is seen with former University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa, former Adichunchanagiri University Vice-Chancellor Dr. M.A….
Sports Meet held for differently abled children
March 2, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Baandhavya 2026, a Sports Meet for differently abled children, organised by Rotary Mysore Midtown was held at Oval Grounds, opposite to Crawford Hall in city yesterday. Over 500 differently abled children from 23 special schools in city, along with their teachers and parents, took part and engaged themselves in various sporting activities. While children…
Susheelamma
March 2, 2026Susheelamma (84), a resident of Nivedithanagar, passed away on Saturday in city. She leaves behind son Lokesh Reddy, a BJP leader and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Mukthidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage yesterday.
Odiyanda Sumithra
March 2, 2026Odiyanda Sumithra (Kodengada), wife of Thammaiah and a resident of No. 940, Kaveri Nilaya, Sathgalli ‘B’ Zone in Hanchya, passed away yesterday in city. She was 67. She leaves behind her husband, sons Machaiah and Lithin, daughters-in-law Shrunda and Trupthi and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of…
Events TOMORROW – march 3: Parampare and Sudharma – Sanskrit Daily Newspaper
March 2, 2026Lectures on ‘Paduka Sahasram of Sri Vedanta Desika (1269- 1369)’ by eminent Sanskrit Scholar Vid. Dr. H.V. Nagaraja Rao, BSS Vidyodaya auditorium, Krishnamurthypuram, 6 pm to 8 pm. [Mob: 99860-37311 or 99800-27696]














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