Month: March, 2026

In Briefs

Ph.D awardees

March 20, 2026

N. Manjula has been awarded Ph.D in Geo-graphy by the University of Mysore (UoM), Mysuru, for her thesis ‘A Geographical Analysis of Performance and Efficiency of Public Transport Service in Mysuru Urban Agglomeration’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. H.R. Manjunatha. S.L. Jayashri has been awarded Ph.D in English by the UoM, Mysuru, for her…

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State-level Yoga contest

March 20, 2026

Suvarna Belaku Foundation, 8th Cross, Sunnadakeri, K.R. Mohalla, has organised its first edition of ‘Sri Maharshi Valmiki Yogaratna,’ a State-level yoga competition in city on May 10. The event provides a platform for yoga exponents from across the State to exhibit their skills. For registration and details, contact Mob: 94489-80010.

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Vaccination Camp for Haj pilgrims

March 20, 2026

A two-day vaccination camp for Haj pilgrims will be held on Mar. 25 and 26 from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm at the District Hospital on KRS Road in city. For details, contact Mohammed Mumtaz Ahmed on Mob: 97417-89000 or Nodal Officer Dr. Mohammed Shiraz Ahmed on Mob: 99001-43409.

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Entries invited for poets meet

March 20, 2026

The Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Parishat has invited entries from poets for bringing out ‘Parabhavakke Munnudi,’ a collection of poems. Interested poets from Mysuru district can send their self-composed 16-line poems on various topics of current affairs before Mar. 25. The entries should be sent to the Parishat Hon. Secretary M.N. Lathamohan  on Mob: 76248-31434…

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Power disruption postponed to Mar. 24

March 20, 2026

The disruption of power in Mysuru South and Mandakalli Power Transmission Centres’ jurisdictional localities and areas scheduled for Mar. 20 on account of quarterly maintenance work, has been postponed to Mar. 24 due to various reasons.

SSLC exam begins
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SSLC exam begins

March 18, 2026

39,349 students write exam on first day under CCTV surveillance Mysore/Mysuru: The SSLC exam (2025-26) of Karnataka State Board passed off peacefully today on the first day across the district under CCTV surveillance with no malpractices or such other incidents reported from anywhere across the district. The first language paper (Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil,…

Govt. plans ban on private vehicles to Hill
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Govt. plans ban on private vehicles to Hill

March 18, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In a move aimed at decongesting traffic atop Chamundi Hill, the State Government has planned to restrict entry of private vehicles to the Hilltop and introduce an exclusive public transport system, once the new vehicle parking facility is built at the foothill. Replying to a demand made by Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD), who…

Market rush for Ugadi
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Market rush for Ugadi

March 18, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As the preparation to welcome Parabhava Samvatsara, the new Hindu year on Ugadi have begun, people are thronging various markets and shops across the city to purchase flowers, vegetables, fruits and the new Panchanga (traditional calendar). People were seen in large numbers at Devaraja Market on Sayyaji Road purchasing flowers, vegetables and fruits. Vendors…

Old DC Office dome being restored at Rs. 1 crore
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Old DC Office dome being restored at Rs. 1 crore

March 18, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru:  The dome of Old Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office on Krishnaraja Boulevard in the city is being restored at an estimated cost of Rs. 1 crore. It is a first phase of the project, taken up towards the conservation of the most prominent landmark heritage structure of the city. The deadline to complete the works…

City gets new DCP (L&O)
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City gets new DCP (L&O)

March 18, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has appointed IPS Officer Dr. Harsha Priyamvada as the new DCP (Law and Order) for Mysuru city,  the post that had been left vacant following the transfer of R.N. Bindu Mani as Kodagu SP. A 2020 batch IPS Officer and  a native of Jharkhand, Dr. Harsha is an MBBS graduate. She…

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