Month: July, 2026

Farmers continue indefinite stir at KRS for water to canals
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Farmers continue indefinite stir at KRS for water to canals

July 15, 2026

Srirangapatna: Seeking immediate release of water from KRS Dam to canals for saving standing crops, farmers under the banner of KRRS continued their indefinite stir in front of the Office of the CNNL Executive Engineer at KRS in Srirangapatna taluk on Tuesday. Addressing the protestors, farmer leader Sunitha Puttannaiah said that sugarcane crops grown in…

MCC clears footpath encroachments on Chamaraja Double Road, Irwin Road
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MCC clears footpath encroachments on Chamaraja Double Road, Irwin Road

July 15, 2026

Mysuru: Continuing their drive to make footpaths pedestrian-friendly, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials conducted special footpath encroachment clearance drives on Chamaraja Double Road and Irwin Road in city yesterday. Armed with an earth excavating machine, pickaxe and other equipment, the MCC Zone-1 officials and staff cleared encroachments on both sides of Chamaraja Double Road…

Residents demand similar action from MCC officials in NR Constituency
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Residents demand similar action from MCC officials in NR Constituency

July 15, 2026

Mysuru: The MCC has not come forward to clear footpath encroachments in Narasimharaja (NR) Constituency in city, alleged BJP leader and Party’s State Executive Committee Member H.G. Giridhar. Pointing out that footpath encroachment drives are being undertaken at Krishnaraja (KR) and Chamaraja Constituencies following instructions from MCC Administrative Officer Nitesh Patil, who is also the…

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Spoorthi Utsav – 10th Edition: Exhibition-cum-sale showcasing women entrepreneurs of Mysuru

July 15, 2026

Mysuru: Spoorthi – The Ladies Wing of Builders Association of India, Mysore Centre, has organised the 10th Edition of “Spoorthi Utsav,” an exhibition-cum-sale dedicated to celebrating and promoting women entrepreneurs from Mysuru and surrounding areas. The two-day event will be held on July 17 and 18 at Jayamma Govindegowda Convention Hall in Kuvempunagar, from 10…

M.A. Balakrishna
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M.A. Balakrishna

July 15, 2026

M.A. Balakrishna (80), retired Executive Engineer of Karnataka Power Corporation, passed away in the early hours of yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Rama Balakrishna, son M.B. Anantharam Tejas, daughter Chinmayi, son-in-law K.M. Sunil and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday.

Bhagyamma
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Bhagyamma

July 15, 2026

Mysuru: Bhagyamma (70), wife of Channappa and a resident of Vontikoppal, passed away this morning in city. She leaves behind her husband, children Anitha, Bharati, Savitha and Ravi and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held at Gokulam Burial Grounds at 5.30 pm today.

MLC Raghu Kautilya launches Ch. Hill steps cleaning drive
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MLC Raghu Kautilya launches Ch. Hill steps cleaning drive

July 15, 2026

MLC Raghu Kautilya (in white T-shirt) is seen launching the Chamundi Hill steps cleaning drive, organised by Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah Plumbing and Sanitary Labourers Welfare Union, Mysuru, this morning, as part of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Jayanti and Ashada Maasa. As part of Ashada Maasa, youths of Sri Chamundeshwari Aralikatte Seva Trust recently undertook painting of…

New team of Rotary Panchsheel
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New team of Rotary Panchsheel

July 15, 2026

The Installation Ceremony of the new office-bearers of Rotary Panchsheel Mysore for 2026-2027 was held on July 10 at Sri Kanteerava Narasimharaja Sports Club in city. Seen are (sitting from left ) Rtn. Sashidhar – Zonal Lieutenant; Rtn. Rajendra Hubli – Assistant Governor; Rtn. Chennabasavanna, IPS – Honorary Member; Installing Officer Rtn. Vikram Dutta –…

A Tale of Two Tails
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A Tale of Two Tails

July 15, 2026

By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam There is a peculiar arrangement in my neighbour’s home that everyone there calls dog ownership. They believe they own a dog. The dog, a portly fellow named Bruno, believes something quite different and on the evidence, I would say the dog is the better judge. Bruno arrived as a small bundle…

Unlevelled pit posing danger to motorists
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Unlevelled pit posing danger to motorists

July 15, 2026

Sir, In Kanakadasanagar, on the road opposite Ultima Health Care, the pit dug up for laying pipeline hasn’t been filled with mud properly and the hole is so deep that tyres of four-wheelers go below with a thud and imagine what would happen to two-wheelers when they bump into the pit. When permission is given…

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