Month: May, 2026

Now, Gauhar Jaan’s story to reach Kannada readers
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Now, Gauhar Jaan’s story to reach Kannada readers

May 30, 2026

MP Yaduveer releases first AI-translated full-length Kannada book ‘Nanna Hesaru Gauhar Jaan’ Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar released the Kannada edition of the acclaimed biography ‘Nanna Hesaru Gauhar Jaan,’ translated from historian Dr. Vikram Sampath’s work ‘My Name Is Gauhar Jaan: The Life and Times of a Musician.’ The book release function was…

Dam safety team inspects KRS Dam before monsoon
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Dam safety team inspects KRS Dam before monsoon

May 30, 2026

Possible corrosion, crest gates, structural stability, seepage points, flood discharge systems examined Mysore/Mysuru: Ahead of the monsoon season, a high-level technical committee conducted a pre-monsoon safety inspection of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district on May 26. A similar inspection was also carried out at the Harangi Dam in…

Thunderstorm brings down many trees in city
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Thunderstorm brings down many trees in city

May 30, 2026

Complaints pour in on MCC Helpline number; Abhaya personnel attend cases speedily Mysore/Mysuru: The thunderstorm accompanied by heavy wind in the district last night, brought many trees down in various parts of the city and rural areas. Barring the damage to public properties, fortunately no casualties were reported. In Mysuru city alone, over 20 tree…

Fake info on social media poses bigger challenge: VC
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Fake info on social media poses bigger challenge: VC

May 30, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath said that the cornucopia of information available on cellphone has thrown a new challenge to the youngsters to identify genuine and fake messages. He was speaking after inaugurating the two-day MyDLIS Diamond Jubilee Summit organised by Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, Manasagangothri, in…

Long waits for sample collection at K.R. Hospital
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Long waits for sample collection at K.R. Hospital

May 30, 2026

Only one counter for billing, MLC registration and lab sample collection during night hours Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru’s State-run K.R. Hospital continues to grapple with patient service issues. Days after overcrowding in its Emergency Ward drew criticism, patients and their attendants are now complaining of long delays in submitting blood and urine samples for laboratory tests. According…

Ex-Minister Venkataramanappa passes away
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Ex-Minister Venkataramanappa passes away

May 30, 2026

Bengaluru: Former Minister Venkataramanappa (80) passed away at a private hospital in Benglauru early on Friday morning following brief illness. He leaves behind two sons including Pavagada MLA H.V. Venkatesh, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Venkataramanappa, a veteran Congress leader who was elected from Pavagada (SC) Constituency in Tumakuru district for…

Special Lok Adalat from Aug. 21 to 23
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Special Lok Adalat from Aug. 21 to 23

May 30, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Following  directions of the Supreme Court, the Mysuru District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) will be holding a three-day Special Lok Adalat in the district from Aug. 21 to 23. The Lok Adalat will also be held through video conference with participation of the  petitioners, litigants and respondents, for which video conferencing centres will be…

Cleanliness drive marks anniversary celebrations of SiriCaree IVF Centre
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Cleanliness drive marks anniversary celebrations of SiriCaree IVF Centre

May 30, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, SiriCaree IVF Centre, Nazarbad, Mysuru, had organised a special walkathon and cleanliness drive in city on Thursday (May 28). The event created awareness on child and women health along with the importance of maintaining cleanliness atop Chamundi Hill. The walkathon began from Tavarekatte atop Chamundi Hill till…

Prof. Nanjaiah Honganur takes charge as KIKS Director
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Prof. Nanjaiah Honganur takes charge as KIKS Director

May 30, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Senior folk scholar Prof. Nanjaiah Honganur took charge as the new Director of Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS) in Manasagangothri campus here recently. Prof. Nanjaiah earlier served as University of Mysore (UoM) Prasaranga Director. He is the 22nd Director of KIKS. He took charge from outgoing Director Prof. N.K. Lolakshi. Prof. Nanjaiah is…

Grand Holiday Carnival in city tomorrow
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Grand Holiday Carnival in city tomorrow

May 30, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A Grand Holiday Carnival has been organised by Thomas Cook India Limited,  India’s leading travel services company, at Roopa Elite Hotel in Mysuru tomorrow (May 31) from 10 am to 6 pm. Key attractions and offers Special Pilgrimage Tours (Teertha Yatre): Includes Char Dham and Kailash Manasarovar; Special Cruise Tour: Available for Lakshadweep; Special…

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