As part of ‘Kathe Kelona Banni – 940’ programme, Kalasuruchi has organised a story-telling session by Kamala Jagannath, Music Teacher, Yoga Narasimha Gaana Shale, Mysuru, at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar on July 11 from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. For details, contact Mob: 92435-81097 or 99459-43115.
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Discourses at RK Ashram
July 8, 2026The following discourses have been organised at Sri Ramakrishna (RK) Ashram in Yadavagiri from 6 pm to 6.50 pm: July 9 – Swami Jnanayoganandaji speaks on ‘Srimad Bhagavad Gita’ in Kannada; July 11- Swami Paramahamsanandaji speaks on ‘Disciples and Devotees of Sri Ramakrishna’ in English; July 12- Swami Muktidanandaji speaks on ‘Ishavasya Upanishad’ in Kannada.
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Operation Footpath Encroachment…?!
July 7, 2026Regional Commissioner cracks the whip on MCC over vendors occupying footpaths In a landmark ruling on June 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of India held that the right to walk safely is a part of Article 19(1)(d) read with Article 21. The Court emphasised that unsafe footpaths, encroachments, and lack of pedestrian infrastructure violate constitutional…
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MCC rapped for failing to act against road-cutting agencies
July 7, 2026Mysuru: Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patil expressed disappointment over the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) being lenient and failing to take strict action against agencies, including Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Ltd., for not restoring roads after carrying out excavation works. “There are no instances of the MCC imposing penalties on errant agencies for failing to comply with norms after road-cutting works. Those executing the works should restore…
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Propose to Govt. for manually issuing documents: RC tells MCC Officers
July 7, 2026Unified Land Management System software glitches Mysuru: Taking into cognisance the issues pertaining to Unified Land Management System (ULMS) software, Regional Commissioner (RC) Nitesh Patil has directed the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to write to the Government, seeking its approval for the recommendations of MCC Council to manually issue documents to the general public. In…
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SOM report quoted…
July 7, 2026Mysuru: Regional Commissioner of Mysuru Division Nitesh Patil referred to Star of Mysore report titled ‘Hot oil spill from food stall kills boy’, published in October 2025, which highlighted how footpath encroachment by vendors claimed the life of a four-year-old child. Speaking about the trauma caused by such incidents, Patil recalled the tragedy that occurred…
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Son kills mother; hides body in bathroom
July 7, 2026Mysuru: A 74-year-old retired Government employee was allegedly murdered by her son at their house in JSS Layout, Mysuru. The body, which had reportedly been hidden in the bathroom, was discovered on Sunday after neighbours alerted Police. The deceased has been identified as Rathnamma while the accused is her son, Arun Kumar. Police suspect the…
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Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital new building inauguration on July 26
July 7, 2026Mysuru: The new building of Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, JSS Layout, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar, Mysuru, established by Jain Charitable Trust, Mysuru, will be inaugurated on July 26. Prior to this, the Vastu Pujan and Shanti Vidhan of the new hospital will be performed on July 15 in the auspicious morning hours under the holy…
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Yellow bullfrogs swarm Kodagu paddy fields
July 7, 2026Mysuru: Farmers in B. Shettigeri village of Ponnampet taluk in Kodagu are witnessing an unusual natural spectacle, with hundreds of bright yellow bullfrogs appearing in paddy fields over the past week, leaving residents both fascinated and curious. The unusual congregation has drawn the attention of residents, many of whom say they have never witnessed such…
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ECG for Elephants!
July 7, 2026Health screening of elephants begins for Mysuru Dasara 2026 Mysuru: The Forest Department has begun comprehensive health screenings of more than 20 elephants at the Mathigodu, Dubare and Rampura elephant camps as part of preparations for the 2026 Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Veterinary teams conducted preliminary examinations before collecting blood and stool samples, which have been sent to laboratories for detailed analysis. Female elephants are also undergoing…
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