Date: March 17th, 2026

Lakshmamma
Obituary

Lakshmamma

March 17, 2026

Lakshmamma (80), a resident of Dasanakoppal village in the taluk, passed away yesterday at the village. She leaves behind four sons including former Gram Panchayat Member D. Devaraju, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the village this afternoon.

Events Tomorrow

EVENTS TOMORROW – MARCH 18: Kala Saptami

March 17, 2026

‘Kala Saptami,’ weekly cultural programme, Karnatak and Hindustani Jugalbandi by Vid. Manasa Nayana & Vid. Veerabhadraiah Hiremath, accompanied by Vidu. C.V. Shruthi on violin, Vid. A. Radhesh on mridanga, Vid. Ramesh Dhannur on tabla and Vid. Hari Krishna Purohit on harmonium, Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), Vijayanagar, 6 pm to 8 pm.

Events Tomorrow

Events TOMORROW – march 18: Sri Hosmutt, Mysuru

March 17, 2026

Allamaprabhu Jayanti, releasing of ‘Allamaprabhu Chitrakatha Malike’ English book and Art Exhibition, Asthana Vidwan Sri Basavalinga Mahaswamiji’s 75th Punyaradhana Mahotsava, Sri Hosmutt President Sri Chidananda Swamiji graces the occasion, Sri Gowrishankara Swamiji presides, Sri Gurushantha Swamiji and Sri Nandikeshwara Swamiji will deliver talks, Journalist Amshi Prasanna Kumar inaugurates the expo, Centre of Excellence for Studies…

In Briefs

Applications invited for horticulture training

March 17, 2026

The Horticulture Department has invited applications from children of farmers for admission to a 10-month-long training in horticulture farming at Rangasamudra Horticulture Training Centre.  The training will take place from May 2, 2026  to Feb. 28, 2027. Children of farmers from Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts, who have RTC of lands, can apply. The applicants should…

In Briefs

Somnath Jyotirlinga Maharudra Puja at Art of Living Ashram

March 17, 2026

Somnath Jyotirlinga Maharudra Puja has been organised at Art of Living Ashram in Mysuru on Mar. 20 from 5 pm onwards. The Art of Living Foundation, under the guidance of Gurudev Sri Ravi Shankar, recently held a grand Somnath Jyotirlinga Maha Rudra Puja to inaugurate the 45th Anniversary Celebrations in early 2026. This sacred event…

In Briefs

Applications invited

March 17, 2026

The Department of Industries and Commerce has invited online applications from persons engaged in  hair dresser profession (barber profession) for distribution of improvised electricity powered barber instruments for free. This facility can be availed till Mar. 31. Eligible persons can apply online along with the required documents, according to a press release.

In Briefs

Consultative workshop tomorrow

March 17, 2026

The Department of Industries and Commerce will be conducting a one-day Mysuru divisional stakeholders’ consultative workshop on MSME Industrial Policy at SDM Institute for Management Development located on Chamundi Hill Road at 10.30 am tomorrow (Mar. 18). MSME entrepreneurs and representatives of Industrial Associations can take part and give their suggestions on framing MSME Industrial…

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