Manipal Hospital sets new benchmark Mysuru: Dr. Jayanth Reddy, Lead Consultant – HPB & Liver and Pancreatic Transplant, Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road, Bengaluru and Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, said, “Every liver transplant is unique, requiring careful evaluation of recipient and donor while addressing complexities associated with advanced liver disease.” Addressing media at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in city recently to highlight successful establishment of Liver Transplant…
Law enacted for conservation of rare ancient manuscripts
July 1, 2026Mysuru: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has enacted a Law for conservation of rare ancient manuscripts on a range of subjects written on Palm Leaf, Birch Bark, Clothes or Leather. The Karnataka Jnana Bhandar Manuscripts and Digitisation Act, 2026 (Karnataka Act No. 25 of 2026) is a landmark legislation passed to carry out survey, conserve and digitise ancient manuscripts across…
No privatisation of power sector: CM
July 1, 2026Bengaluru: Assuring that the power sector in Karnataka will not be privatised, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar asked the staff of all Government-run Power Companies to stand by him in the 2028 Assembly polls. He was speaking after being feted at the programme organised by KPTCL (Karantaka Power Transmission Corporation Limited) Employees Association and Federation of other Associations at Bengaluru on Monday. Stating…
MP Yaduveer Wadiyar urges rethink on proposal
July 1, 2026Inclusion of Kambala in Mysuru Dasara Says the traditional event connected to Coastal Karnataka region cannot be viewed merely in entertainment or commercial point of view Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who is also the Titular Head of erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, has urged to State Government to reconsider its plan to include Kambala in this year’s Dasara celebrations. Sharing a post on ‘X’ platform, Yaduveer said, “The ongoing discussions about…
Meeting tomorrow to discuss Dasara Kambala
July 1, 2026Mysuru: Opposition to the State Government’s proposal to hold Kambala, the traditional buffalo race of coastal Karnataka, during this year’s Mysuru Dasara celebrations, is gathering momentum, with several civic groups, environmental activists and farmers’ organisations raising concerns over the move. Critics contend that Dasara, recognised as Karnataka’s Nada Habba (State Festival), is deeply rooted in Mysuru’s history, heritage and cultural identity. They argue that introducing…
Karnataka aims to make India global silk leader: Shilpa Nag
July 1, 2026CSRTI hosts EntoNext 2026, national meet on sustainable sericulture technologies Mysuru: Karnataka is working towards making India a global leader in silk production through sustainable sericulture, value addition, entrepreneurship and climate-resilient technologies, C.T. Shilpa Nag, Commissioner for Sericulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, said yesterday. Addressing the inaugural session of EntoNext 2026, a National Conference on ‘Eco-Smart Entomology,’ organised by the Central Sericultural Research…
‘Object Speaks’ showcases tribal raincoat at Anthropological Museum
July 1, 2026Mysuru: The Zonal Anthropological Museum of Anthropological Survey of India (ASI), Southern Regional Centre, Mysuru, opened its monthly ‘Object Speaks’ exhibition featuring ‘Mura Kodai,’ the traditional raincoat of the Mullu Kurumba tribe of Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu. The exhibition was inaugurated yesterday by Prof. M.R. Gangadhara, Vice-Chancellor of Chamarajanagar University. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Gangadhara described the ‘Object Speaks’ initiative as an innovative way of presenting India’s…
Anniversary of Daksha Skill Centre
July 1, 2026Mysuru: Trainees at Daksha Skill Development Centre, an initiative of Mysore District Parents’ Association for Empowering Developmentally Disabled (MDPAEDD), celebrated its first anniversary on June 20. On the occasion, parents shared positive changes they had observed in their wards over the past year. Komala Mahesh thanked Veena for guiding her son, Vivek, to clear SSLC exam, describing it as a proud milestone. She mentioned that…
Only Rs. 2,000 darshan ticket during Ashada atop Chamundi Hill
July 1, 2026Rs. 300 darshan ticket scrapped; VIP access restricted from 5.30 am to 9.30 am; No private vehicles or any recommendation letters; Vehicle parking at Shashiranjan Grounds; Free bus service for Hill-goers Mysuru: With the annual Ashada festivities at Chamundi Hill set to begin on July 17, the Mysuru District Administration has banned private vehicles from the Hill on Ashada Fridays and Vardhanti day, while making it…
Mysore Warriors edge Coastal Kings Mangaluru in last-ball thriller
July 1, 2026Season 5 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Hubballi: Mysore Warriors held their nerve in a thrilling finish to defeat Coastal Kings Mangaluru by two wickets off the final ball in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament here yesterday. Needing seven runs from final over, tail-end batter and wicketkeeper Yuvraj Arora smashed an unbeaten 19 off just…












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