Month: July, 2026

‘Object Speaks’ showcases tribal raincoat at Anthropological Museum 
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‘Object Speaks’ showcases tribal raincoat at Anthropological Museum 

July 1, 2026

Mysuru: 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  
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Anniversary of Daksha Skill Centre  

July 1, 2026

Mysuru: 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 
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Only Rs. 2,000 darshan ticket during Ashada atop Chamundi Hill 

July 1, 2026

Rs. 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
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Mysore Warriors edge Coastal Kings Mangaluru in last-ball thriller

July 1, 2026

Season 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…

Music Concert 
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Music Concert 

July 1, 2026

Mysuru: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has organised a Karnatak classical vocal concert by Vidu. G. Usha Somashekar at Sri Lakshminarasimhaswamy Temple, SBM Colony, Sriramapura 2nd Stage, Mysuru,  on July 4 at 6 pm.  Vidu. Usha Somashekar will be accompanied by Vid. Thandavamurthy on violin, Vid. P. Nataraj on mridanga and Vid. M.R. Mohan on morching.  Artiste’s Profile   Vidu. Usha Somashekar was trained in Karnatak classical music under the guidance of eminent senior guru; vocalist and veena player; Karnataka Kalashree M.K. Saraswathi.   She is a ‘B-High’ graded artiste of Akashavani and Dooradarshan. She has…

Parampare to host Lectures & Dance-Drama 
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Parampare to host Lectures & Dance-Drama 

July 1, 2026

Mysuru: Parampare, Mysuru, has organised ‘Devudu avara Mahabrahmana Vaachana-Vyakhyana / Lecture’ programme at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road in city from July 5 to 11:   Senior writer and retd. Kannada Professor Nadoja Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Sastry will inaugurate the programme at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on July 5 at 5.45 pm.  July 5: ‘Koushikana Solu’ by Vid. N. Shashank; July 6: ‘Kalipurushanige Vasishtara Ashwasane, Trishankuvina Bayake’ by Vidu. M.S. Keerthana; July 7: ‘Trishankuvina Swargarohana Vasishtara Shokavanaanta Vishwamitra’ by R. Tanushree; July 8: ‘Menaka Parinaya – Parashuramaagamana’ by N. Dhanya; July…

A musician’s home-coming… 
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A musician’s home-coming… 

July 1, 2026

G.K. Manamohan presenting a vocal concert, along with Keshav Mohankumar on violin, Sunaadha Krishna Amai on mridanga and Sharat Kaushik on ghata, at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on June 20.  G.K. Manamohan gave a vocal concert accompanied by Keshav Mohankumar on violin, Sunaadha Krishna Amai on mridanga and Sharat Kaushik on ghata. The concert was organised by Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on June 20, in memory of M.H. Rajarao.  Having spent a decade in the United States pursuing higher studies and working, young Manamohan chose to return to Mysore, driven not by professional ambition but by an…

A captivating musical evening 
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A captivating musical evening 

July 1, 2026

It is amazing to see that the Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), inaugurated only a year ago, continues to buzz with a variety of activities. Apart from regular music, dance and drama performances, it has hosted stand-up comedy shows, art workshops, architectural exhibitions, Kala Sapthami — a regular Wednesday treat featuring music, dance and drama — summer camps for children and adventure-based experiences….

New public toilet at Town Hall
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New public toilet at Town Hall

July 1, 2026

The newly constructed public toilet at Town Hall premises was inaugurated by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif this morning. The public toilet, located near Gandhi Square entrance, has been jointly constructed by B.K. Chandankumar Jain and Ardhanarishwara Kalabhivrudhi Trust President G.N. Nagaraju (Swapna). The newly opened public toilet has been handed over…

Civet cat found dead near Chamundi Hill steps
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Civet cat found dead near Chamundi Hill steps

July 1, 2026

Civet Cat, legally classified as a protected animal under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, was found dead near the steps of Chamundi Hill this morning. City’s Wildlife Photographer B. Chidambaram, who found the dead animal during his morning walk, said that the carcass was found near the 920th step, approximately 20 steps…

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