Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Rama V. Bennur, a noted music and dance critic from Mysuru, has been selected for ‘Ananya Shastra Kaustubha-2026’ award to be given by Ananya GML Cultural Academy, Bengaluru. The award, given in memory of Sangeetha Kalaratna late BVK Sastry, will be presented to Dr. Rama Bennur during the ‘Ananya Puraskara-2026’ event to be…
Five held for stealing power cables from under construction layout
May 10, 2026Four cable bundles weighing 281 kgs, goods vehicle, Rs. 2.47 lakh cash recovered Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Police have arrested five persons on charges of stealing Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) power cables from an under construction residential layout near Beerihundi village in the taluk. The Police have recovered five bundles of ACSR cables weighing 281…
‘Devise security measures for sandalwood plantations’
May 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Former Secretary of Forest Department and retired IFS Officer A.C. Lakshmana, has urged the Government to take steps to provide security to sandalwood plantations to facilitate more number of farmers to take up cultivation of the most valuable wood. Expressing concerns over how the farmers have been losing the precious wood to the thieves,…
Where bones speak
May 10, 2026Archaeozoologist Dr. C.V. Sharada shares insights on how animal remains help reconstruct the past For archaeozoologist and environmental archaeologist Dr. C.V. Sharada, archaeology is not merely about uncovering the past. It offers a lens to understand the present and shape the future. By studying human-animal relationships, she brings out deeper insights into sustainability, climate change…
Felling of 561 trees: A Daylight Highway Robbery!
May 10, 2026By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem The recent news that 561 roadside trees are proposed to be razed in and around the city to widen roads, comes as a rude shock to all Mysureans who are concerned about the well-being of the city and its environment. It may be noted here that exactly a year ago,…
Concern over large-scale tree cutting in Mysuru
May 10, 2026Sir, It has recently come to public attention that 561 trees are proposed to be cut down in Mysuru. This is deeply concerning, especially when we are taught the importance of protecting nature, yet continue to witness large-scale tree loss. Hyder Ali Road is a clear example. Once a vibrant, tree-lined stretch offering shade and…
M. Puttaswamy
May 10, 2026M. Puttaswamy (83), retired PWD Superintending Engineer and a resident of Sanje Ravi Road in Kuvempunagar C&D Block, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Padma, sons D.P. Arun, D.P. Anand and D.P. Aravind and a host of relatives. Last rites will be held at Doddarasinakere in Maddur taluk at 10 am…
Puttalingamma
May 10, 2026Puttalingamma (81), a resident of 2nd Cross in K.G. Koppal, passed away in city. She leaves behind sons D. Devaraju and D. Papanna, daughters-in-law, daughters D. Lakshmi, and D. Jayamma, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds this morning.
Siddaraju
May 10, 2026Siddaraju (52), former Naganahalli Gram Panchayat President and a resident of Naganahalli village in the taluk passed away yesterday at the village. He leaves behind one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the village this afternoon.
Events TOMORROW – MAY 11: Ramsons Kala Pratishtana
May 10, 2026Ramsons Kreedaa Kaushalya – 11th biennial of traditional board games of India, Ramsons Bombe Mane, Nazarbad, 10 am to 7 pm.













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