The Department of Tribal Welfare has invited applications under Housing Scheme from people living in forest border area hamlets. People belonging to tribal communities like Soliga, Halasaru, Gowdalu, Siddi, Kudiya, Malekudiya, Kadukuruba, Iruliga, Bettakuruba, Yerava, Panyiyan and others excluding Jenukuruba and Koraga can submit their applications seeking houses under Chief Minister’s Adivasi Gruha Bhagya Yojana….
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Selfie with heritage building contest
September 22, 2026In an effort to popularise heritage structures in Mysuru, the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has announced ‘Selfie with Heritage Building’ competition. The first three winners will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 5,000, Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 2,000. Last date to submit the photographs is Oct. 9. Photographs must be submitted at…
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Excels in ‘Geetha Pathika’ exam
September 22, 2026Poetess A. Hemaganga of the city has passed ‘Geetha Pathika’ exam with distinction scoring 400/400 marks. She is the daughter of late Lakshmi and Ashwathnarayan couple of Chamarajanagar and also a Past President of Sirigannada Vedike. Hemaganga, who was guided by ‘Geetha Parivar,’ had earlier passed ‘Geetha Pathaka’ exam scoring 200/200 marks and ‘Geetha Jignasu’…
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Free eye surgery camp
September 22, 2026NJS Charitable Trust, Mysuru Veerashaiva Sajjana Sangha and Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, have organised a free eye surgery camp at Kanti Mallanna Kalyana Mandira in Mandi Mohalla on Oct. 25 (Sunday) from 7.30 am to 12.30 pm. For details, contact Mob: 94487-53597 or 99161-55453.
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Commuted vs Uncommuted Pension: How Taxation Differs After an Employee’s Death
September 22, 2026Retirement planning involves several important decisions, and one of the most significant is choosing between a commuted pension and an uncommuted pension. While both provide financial support after retirement, they differ in how benefits are paid and how they are taxed. These differences become even more important when considering the financial security of family members…
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Dasara Gold Cards, event tickets go online
September 21, 2026Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration has opened online booking of Gold Cards and tickets for the various events of Mysuru Dasara 2026, nearly three weeks ahead of Nada Habba, in a move aimed at giving tourists and the public more time to plan their visit. The early release is significant as online sales have generally…
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My waste…but your problem!
September 21, 2026Keralam truck seized by MCC for dumping medical waste in Bannimantap; Fined Rs. 50,000 Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has stepped up enforcement against illegal garbage dumping by deploying round-the-clock surveillance teams at major Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) across the city. During one such night watch, MCC personnel caught a Keralam-registered truck yesterday allegedly…
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3-day Special Session of State Legislature begins
September 21, 2026Deliberation on Kasturirangan Committee Report and drought… Truncated official rendition of Vande Mataram irks BJP-JD(S) legislators, who sing full song Bengaluru: The three-day Special Session of the State Legislature convened by the Government to discuss the impact of Kasturirangan Report and the prevailing drought situation, began in the State capital this morning. The discussion on…
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Heavy rains, flash floods, landslides claim nine lives in Keralam
September 21, 2026Thiruvananthapuram: Flash floods and landslides due to heavy rains have claimed the lives of nine persons and left several people missing in Keralam over the past 24 hours as heavy rains continue to pound the State. Nine deaths were reported from Malappuram, Kottayam and Idukki districts. Rescue operations have intensified in Malappuram, where several people…
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Youths misbehave atop Chamundi Hill
September 21, 2026Mysuru: Nine youths, who allegedly caused inconvenience to the public near the View Point atop Chamundi Hill, were traced by the Police, taken to the Police Station and warned against repeating such behaviour. The incident came to light yesterday morning when a video showing the youths sitting on the wall near the View Point, allegedly…
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