Date: May 5th, 2026

CPM demands roll-back of LPG cylinder price hike
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CPM demands roll-back of LPG cylinder price hike

May 5, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Condemning the steep hike in the prices of commercial LPG cylinders and 5-kg cylinders, by the Central Government, CPI(M) – Communist Party of India (Marxist), Mysuru District Committee, has demanded the roll-back of hike in price. In a press release, CPI (M) has stated that, following the increase in price of commercial LPG cylinders…

Two persons go missing
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Two persons go missing

May 5, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, two persons have gone missing from Narasimharaja (NR) Police limits in city. In the first case, 30-year-old Santosh has gone missing. He is 5.2 ft. tall, dark complexioned, has dimple cheeks, normal built, speaks Kannada and was wearing a cream coloured sweater with floral design and blue jeans pants at the…

‘Charaka’ handloom products expo-cum-sale from May 8
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‘Charaka’ handloom products expo-cum-sale from May 8

May 5, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: An expo-cum-sale of natural colour pure cotton handloom products by Charaka Mahila Vividoddesha Kaigarika Sahakara Sangha (Charaka Women’s Multipurpose Industrial Cooperative Society), Heggod-Bheemanakone, near Sagar, will be held at Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in Vijayanagar, Mysuru, from May 8 to 10. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will inaugurate the expo-cum-sale…

A granddaughter’s homage to Dr. N. Madhava Rau
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A granddaughter’s homage to Dr. N. Madhava Rau

May 5, 2026

One of the Constitution makers from Mysore State The historic N. Madhava Rau Circle, popularly known as Agrahara Circle, is set for redevelopment at a cost of Rs. 50 lakh. In this article, Dr. N. Madhava Rau’s granddaughter recalls her grandfather’s contributions to the Indian Constitution and makes an appeal to retain the Circle’s name…

In Briefs

Calling SSLC and PUC students

May 5, 2026

The Karnataka State Government Employees Association has invited online applications from meritorious children of State government employees, who have scored more than 90 percent marks in SSLC and II PUC (2025-26), for presentation of Pratibha Puraskar.  The meritorious students can apply online through https://powermedia.info before May 25. For details, contact Mob: 94482-08750, according to a…

Take action against vehicles without number plates
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Take action against vehicles without number plates

May 5, 2026

Sir, The rising number of vehicles, particularly two-wheelers, plying without valid number plates has emerged as a serious concern in Mysuru, posing a threat to road safety and civic order. Far from being a minor traffic violation, the absence of proper vehicle identification has wider implications. It encourages reckless driving, including speeding and signal jumping…

Amaanulla
Obituary

Amaanulla

May 5, 2026

Amaanulla (64), President of Autonagar Mysore Motor Mechanics Association and a resident of Rajivnagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was held today at Masjid-e-Azam on Ashoka Road, followed by the burial at the Muslim Burial Grounds near Tipu…

Sampurna Murthy
Obituary

Sampurna Murthy

May 5, 2026

Sampurna Murthy (78), retired Supervisor at KSRTC and a resident of Tapovan Solace Apartment at Sharadadevinagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife B.S. Nagarathna, daughter Shruti and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held after his daughter arrives from Canada.

Yoganand
Obituary

Yoganand

May 5, 2026

Yoganand (86), a resident of Shakthinagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, sons C.Y. Girish Lad, C.Y. Ganesh Lad and C.Y. Govind Lad and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.

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