Date: August 5th, 2026

Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar remembered
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Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar remembered

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: The Maharaja High School and PU College Alumni Association recently celebrated the Jayanti of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the Founder of the nearly two-centuries-old Maharaja High School on JLB Road here. The School Alumni and the current staff garlanding the bust of the erstwhile Mysore ruler. Elder Citizens Council, Jayalakshmipuram, former President S.V. Gowdappa, aged…

P.S. Mahesh appointed MDA Special Land Acquisition Officer
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P.S. Mahesh appointed MDA Special Land Acquisition Officer

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: In a minor reshuffle, the State Government on Tuesday  transferred  eight KAS officers in the backdrop of the ongoing SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of electoral rolls. P.S. Mahesh, who was awaiting posting, has been appointed as Special Land Acquisition Officer of Mysuru Development Authority (MDA). C.R. Kalpashri, who is serving as the Chief Administrative…

Activist questions cutting of trees before land transfer
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Activist questions cutting of trees before land transfer

August 5, 2026

‘Tree felling at Sathagalli for Dasara Kambala, not cycling velodrome’ Mysuru: Parashuramegowda, General Secretary of Parisarakkagi Naavu organisation, has alleged that authorities violated the law and damaged the environment by felling trees in the name of preparations for the Dasara Kambala. Addressing a press conference at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in Mysuru recently, he said 17.5 acres…

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274 fugitive criminals brought back to India in 7 years

August 5, 2026

New Delhi: Taking a decisive stance against fugitive criminals, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, India has brought back 274 fugitive criminals from 36 countries since 2019, said a release from Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. To strengthen action against fugitives, PM…

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Rider killed as two bikes collide head-on

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: A two-wheeler rider was killed while another sustained minor injuries when the two bikes collided head-on on Sinduvalli-Byatahalli Road on Sunday night. The deceased rider has been identified as B. Siddaraju (26), an employee of a private factory in Tandavapura and a resident of Daripura village. On Sunday, Siddaraju, who had gone to Nanjangud…

Gruha Shobhe’s 5-day Mega Kitchen Expo begins
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Gruha Shobhe’s 5-day Mega Kitchen Expo begins

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: Gruha Shobhe, a trusted name that has been bringing leading branded household products under one roof for more than 25 years, has organised a five-day Mega Kitchen Exhibition — Kitchen Habba — at Vinayaka Convention Centre in Paduvarahalli from today (Aug. 5). The exhibition will remain open to visitors every day from 11 am…

JSS Mysuru Urban Haat to host 4-day District-level Handloom Fair
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JSS Mysuru Urban Haat to host 4-day District-level Handloom Fair

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: As part of the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations, JSS Mysuru Urban Haat is organising its first-ever four-day District-level Handloom Fair with the sponsorship of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Handloom Fair will be held at the JSS Mysuru Urban Haat premises, Hebbal Industrial Area,…

Winners of inter-school patriotic songs singing contest
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Winners of inter-school patriotic songs singing contest

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: Mysore West Lions Sevaniketan School, Gokulam, recently hosted the Inter-School Patriotic Songs Singing Competition with enthusiastic participation from 23 schools across the city. Ln. Dr. Chethan, President of the School, presided. Dr. Roopa Karumbaiah, Principal, welcomed. Meera Urs and Bhagya were the juries of the competition. Sadvidya High School, Narayana Shastri Road, emerged as…

Research writing reflects human intellect: Dr. S.N. Prasad
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Research writing reflects human intellect: Dr. S.N. Prasad

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: The SDM Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD), Mysuru, conducted a Research Development Programme on “Crafting Impactful Research Papers: Mastering the Art of Publishing in a Highly Indexed Journal” in city recently. Delivering the inaugural address, Dr. (Lt. Col.) S.N. Prasad, Director, SDM-IMD, underscored the importance of research that creates meaningful impact beyond academic publications….

Mysuru swimmers excel
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Mysuru swimmers excel

August 5, 2026

CISCE Zonal Swimming Championship Mysuru: Swimmers  of Marlin Aquactic Center, Vijayanagar, delivered an outstanding performance at the recently held CISCE Zonal Swimming Championship at KALS, Gonikoppa in  Madikeri, winning multiple medals in various events. In the U-19 boys category, Prapanna Prabha emerged one of the championship’s top performers by winning three gold medals in the…

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