New Delhi: As a measure to overcome shortage of specialist doctors, the Union Government has mooted addition of 5,000 more Graduate (MBBS) and Post-Graduate medical seats (MS, MD etc.) across the country from the academic year 2028-29. Informing this in the Lok Sabha, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said that at present, there are 86,360…
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Lions hosts ‘Sankalpa’ installation
August 11, 2026Mysuru: Lions International District 317G recently hosted “Sankalpa 2026-27”, the grand presentation and installation ceremony of the new District Cabinet, at KSOU Convocation Hall, Hunsur Road, here. The event was held under the leadership of District Governor Ln. S. Mathidevakumar MJF and First Lady Ln. K.P. Sumangala. The new cabinet, christened “Team Smart”, was…
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Ln. R. Ramesh Kumar receives Excellent Zone Chairperson Award
August 11, 2026Mysuru: Ln. R. Ramesh Kumar has been honoured with the Excellent Zone Chairperson Award for the Lionistic Year 2025-26 in recognition of his outstanding leadership and dedicated community service through Lions Clubs International. The prestigious award was presented to him by Past District Governor Ln. K.L. Rajasekhara in the presence of District Cabinet Secretary Ln….
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Panishka wins bronze at SFI Sub-Junior Nationals
August 11, 2026Jaipur: City’s young swimmer K. Panishka brought laurels to Mysuru with an impressive bronze-medal performance at the SFI Sub-Junior National Swimming Championship 2026, held at the SMS Swimming Pool in Jaipur, Rajasthan, recently. Competing in the Group 3 girls category, Panishka showcased determination and strong technique in the 100m butterfly event. She clocked an impressive…
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City swimmers excel in CBSE South Zone-II Championship
August 11, 2026Two selected for National level Mysuru: Swimmers from Marlin Aquatic Center, Mysuru, delivered an impressive performance at the CBSE South Zone-II Swimming Championship 2026–27, held at Dr. Raju Davis International School, Thrissur, Kerala recently. The young swimmers won multiple medals, with two swimmers qualifying for the CBSE National Swimming Championship. Representing Christ Public School, Bogadi,…
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F.K. Irani Memorial Golf Tournament-2026 from Aug. 15
August 11, 2026Mysuru: Sri Kanteerava Narasimharaja Sports Club, popularly known as Mysore Sports Club, will be organising a two-day F.K. Irani Memorial Golf Tournament – 2026 in memory of Industrialist and Philanthropist late Farrokh K. Irani on Aug. 15 and 16 at Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club (JWGC) in city. The tournament will be inaugurated by Mysore Sports…
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Mountaineer Preeth Appaiah felicitated
August 11, 2026KMPK Trust and N.R. Mohalla Kaveri Kodava Okkoota felicitated and wished good luck to Mysuru’s mountaineer Preeth Appaiah (fifth from left), who will be summiting Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia on Independence Day (Aug.15), in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Palace North Gate, recently. Preeth Appaiah, who has successfully scaled Mt. Kilimanjaro (2023) and Mt. Elbrus…
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Nypunya students take out adventure sports tour
August 11, 2026An adventure sports tour in Channapatna was organised for the students of Nypunya School of Excellence, R.T. Nagar and Dattagalli, recently. Dr. Gururaj Sridhara, Principal of Nypunya PU College, launched the event. Children enthusiastically participated in the adventure sports organised at the Revanasiddeshwara Hill on Kanakapura Road in Channapatna taluk. They climbed high rocks with…
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Life, Lemons & Law Enforcement
August 11, 2026Fleeting Thoughts By Ashvini Ranjan Before leaving the Loyal World Supermarket in V.V. Mohalla, I carefully rechecked my shopping list. My memory, I must confess, has been deteriorating with remarkable speed and consistency. The previous week I had returned home triumphantly thinking that I had purchased every item on the shopping list. “Where are…
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Curb cattle menace on busy M.G. Road
August 11, 2026Sir, The recurring menace of stray cattle on M.G. Road, Mysuru, has once again become a serious public safety concern. Despite repeated complaints and assurances from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), cattle continue to roam freely on this busy road near its junction from JSS Hospital to Mall of Mysore. This is not merely a…
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