Mysore/Mysuru: City’s writer Ammasandra Suresh, who is serving as Marketing Manager at Postal Department, Mysuru, has been selected for ‘Sarangi Venkataramaiah Puttachamma Endowment Book’ Award for his Kannada novel ‘Agnikundadinda Banda Chetana.’ The award, given by Bengaluru-based B.M. Shri Pratishtana, will be presented to him at a programme in Bengaluru on Dec. 23.
Samathentho Ranga Sambhrama: Prasanna to inaugurate 3-day theatre fest
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day Samathentho Ranga Sambhrama will be held from Dec. 12 to 14 at Kiru Rangamandira (Mini Theatre) in Kalamandira premises here. The theatre fest will be inaugurated by well-known theatre person Prasanna Heggodu at 6.30 pm tomorrow. He will also release two books ‘Kuntila’ and ‘Duddina Devaru’ authored by Prof. H.S. Umesh. Theatre…
Ranga Rathna Award ceremony and release of English play
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Ranga Rathna Mysuru has organised Ranga Rathna – 2025 Award ceremony and release of the English play ‘Ayaan Shanti Kuteera’ authored by late Dr. Na. Rathna on Dec. 12 at Kiru Rangamandira in Kalamandira premises at 11 am. The award, instituted by Tarneiv, a Canada-based Belly Meditation Master and N.S. Anand, an engineer, will…
Umashree-starrer ‘Sharmiste’ to be staged at Natana
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Sharmiste,’ a Kannada play featuring former Minister and renowned actress Umashree will be staged on Dec. 13 (Saturday) at Natana Rangashaale in city at 6.30 pm. The one-woman play, written by Belur Raghunandan and directed by former Rangayana Director Chidambara Rao Jambe, will be presented by Ranga Sampada Theatre Group, Bengaluru. Addressing mediapersons at…
D.A.V. School hosts ‘Shishirotsava’
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: D.A.V. Public School, Mysuru, celebrated its 22nd Annual day ‘Shishirotsava’ on Dec.6 at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri. Students from II std to X std showcased their talents. Senior Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar, who was the chief guest, inaugurated the function by lighting the traditional lamp. President of Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Partial cancellation of train services
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Due to yard remodelling work at Milavittan and Tuticorin in Southern Railway’s Madurai Division, the following train services will be partially cancelled: 1. Train No. 16235 Tuticorin – Mysuru Express journey commencing on Dec.21, 22 and 23 will be partially cancelled between Tuticorin and Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction and short originated from Vanchi Maniyachchi instead…
Four tiger cubs die after rescue
December 10, 2025Cubs may have died from stress, weakness; lab report awaited Mysore/Mysuru: Four tiger cubs rescued from a maize field at Gowdanakatte village in Hanagodu Hobli, Hunsur Taluk, on Nov. 30 and housed at Mysuru Zoo’s Chamundi Wildlife Rescue, Conservation and Rehabilitation Centre in Koorgalli have died. One cub died on Dec. 6, two on Dec….
Centre clears two tourism initiatives for Mysuru
December 10, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Union Ministry of Tourism has approved two major tourism development projects for Mysuru city under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar announced on Tuesday. The MP shared the update after meeting Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi. Both projects will be implemented by Karnataka Tourism…
Sugar deal turns sour
December 10, 2025Mysuru bizman flees after collecting Rs. 3.39 crore from Chhattisgarh merchant for sugar consignment Mysore/Mysuru: Devaraja Police have registered an FIR against S. Vinay, Managing Director of TR Group Impex at Devaraja Mohalla, for allegedly failing to supply 25,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) of refined sugar to a Chhattisgarh-based businessman after collecting an advance of Rs….
Amrit Mitra Scheme: MCC to hand over 10 parks to women self-help groups
December 10, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will entrust the maintenance of 10 parks to six women’s self-help groups (SHGs) under the Union Government’s ‘Amrit Mitra’ programme, aimed at improving urban green spaces while generating employment for women. The selected parks include Hyder Ali Park (Ward 9); the park opposite Al-Badr Masjid and the parks behind…















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