Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Open Forum (MOF) has organised a talk on ‘Gen Z: Challenges and Opportunities’ by Kavita Ratna, Executive Director, ‘The Concerned for Working Children (CWC)’ at 10.30 am tomorrow (Mar. 1) at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium, #581/1, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 1st Phase, Mysuru. Kavita Ratna has been working with CWC in various senior capacities related…
M. Veerappa endowment award for two scholars
February 28, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Noted craftsman and sculptor Shivaputrappa M.Badiger of Hubballi (for the year 2024) and Painter C.B. Somashetty of Telangana (for the year 2025) have been conferred with the prestigious ‘M. Veerappa Endowment’ given by the city’s JSS Mahavidyapeetha, in recognition of expertise in their respective fields. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 68,000…
Dr. Garla wins Swachhata Champion Award
February 28, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Bharath Kumar Garla has been conferred with Swachhata Champion Award in recognition of his contribution to oral care recycling and environment conservation. The award was presented by Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif during an event recently. According to a press release, Dr. Bharath Kumar was recognised for his innovative initiative dedicated…
II PU exams from tomorrow
February 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: With the II PU exams commencing from tomorrow (Feb. 28), the Department of Pre-University Education, Mysuru, is giving final touches for preparations to ensure smooth conduct of the exams across the district. On the first day tomorrow, Kannada and Arabic papers exam will be held. The examination is being held from Feb.28 to Mar.17…
Quack docs: 8 booked
February 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In a major crackdown on quacks and private medical practitioners not complying with the norms, the District-level Special Team constituted by the Deputy Commissioner has initiated action against eight quacks and levied fine on 37 clinics in the last two years. The district has 1,712 clinics and a total of 95 cases have been…
Three-day Kisan Swaraj Sammelan-2026 begins in city
February 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day Kisan Swaraj Sammelan 2026 – South India organised by Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) was inaugurated by Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sharanappa V. Halse at KSOU Convocation Hall at its main campus Mukthagangothri, here this morning. Inaugurating the convention, Dr. Sharanappa V. Halse stressed for the need…
Stadium plan at KSIC Filature Factory land in T. Narasipur: 400% Commission
February 27, 2026Plot is to help a Congress leader involved in loom manufacturing and procure China Silk for hefty kickback, alleges Opposition Leader R. Ashok Mysore/Mysuru: Opposition Leader in Legislative Assembly R. Ashok dropped a bombshell by saying that the plans to build a stadium at the land belonging to KSIC Filature Factory at Bhyrapura in T….
MLC Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah moots development of Karanji Lake
February 27, 2026ZAK, the custodian of lake, asked to prepare an estimate for development works Mysore/Mysuru: MLC Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah and Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy inspected Karanji Lake Nature Park yesterday, to explore the possibilities of taking up development works. Yathindra, collected information about the present status of the lake area from Zoo Authority of Karnataka…
e-Khata: Address fears of ancestral property owners, urges ex-Mayor
February 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Sandesh Swamy has said, the owners of ancestral properties are apprehensive over newly introduced e-Khata and it is to be seen how the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will address their fears. In a press release, Swamy has stated that, people at Paduvarahalli, Vontikoppal, T.K. Layout, K.G. Koppal, Kyathamaranahalli and other localities, have…
No garlands, only school books and bags please…
February 27, 2026MLA Srivatsa’s initiative to distribute 50,000 notebooks wins public praise Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa has won public appreciation for discouraging the practice of receiving expensive garlands and bouquets at public functions and instead encouraging the distribution of notebooks and other stationery to Government School students. Srivatsa, who regularly attends guddali pujas (ground-breaking ceremonies)…















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