Sir, I am writing this while travelling on the Bhagmathi Express, which departs from Mysuru every Friday. Trains originating from Mysuru are usually clean and well-maintained. I often carry food from home and eat during the journey without any concern. However, today’s experience has been deeply unpleasant. Throughout the three-hour journey, there has been a…
Prabodh Ballal
May 7, 2026Prabodh Ballal (48), a native of Krishnamurthypuram in Mysuru, who had settled in Bengaluru, passed away following brief illness at a private hospital in Bengaluru yesterday. He leaves behind his mother Indra Ballal, wife Mamtha Ballal, sons Kushad Ballal and Nirav Ballal, younger brother Pramukh Ballal and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites…
Machamada Raju Machaiah
May 7, 2026Machamada Raju Machaiah (83), an ex-serviceman and a native of Nittur village, Balale in Ponnampet taluk of Kodagu district, passed away at a private hospital in Mysuru this morning. A bachelor, he leaves behind a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city this afternoon, according…
Events TOMORROW – MAY 8: Charaka Women’s Multipurpose Industrial Co-operative Society
May 7, 2026Three-day expo-cum-sale of natural colour pure cotton handloom products, Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji inaugurates, Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust Founder Shubha Sanjay Urs, chief guest. Charaka Founder & Theatre Artiste Prasanna, will be present, Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), Vijayanagar, 12 noon. [The expo will be open from 10.30 am to…
Events today – may 7: Ramsons Kala Pratishtana
May 7, 2026Ramsons Kreedaa Kaushalya – 11th biennial of traditional board games of India, Ramsons Bombe Mane, Nazarbad, 10 am to 7 pm.
Events today – may 7: Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru
May 7, 2026Swami Jnanayoganandaji speaks on ‘Srimad Bhagavad Gita’ in Kannada, Ashram premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm.
Brahma Rathotsava and Silver Jubilee at Gokulam Krishna Temple
May 7, 2026Sri Krishna Seva Samithi Charitable Trust and Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Gokulam, have organised 35th year Brahma Rathotsava of Sri Krishna Temple and Silver Jubilee of Sri Krishna Gana Sabha on May 10 at 6 pm at Alwar Kala Bhavan in city. On the occasion, a grand solo dance Kshaatra Draupadi – A Tale of…
Mysuru Sitar Sambhrama on May 9
May 7, 2026City’s Kala Samvahana Trust will be hosting Mysuru Sitar Sambhrama-2026 at Kalamandira on May 9 at 5 pm. The event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa will preside. Chinmaya Mission’s Swami Krutatmananda will grace the occasion. Legendary Singer-Composer H.R. Leelavathi and Art Patron Dr. M. Jagannath Shenoy will be…
Short-term course
May 7, 2026The Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC), located in Belagola Industrial Area, off KRS Road in city, has invited applications from eligible SSLC passed /failed students for admission to one-year course in Tool Room Machining. The course involves both Theoretical and Practical curriculum. Last date for applying is May 15. For details, contact Mob:…









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