Mysuru, Oct.20 (PM,BLU &DM)- With the three-day Deepavali beginning today, festive shopping has reached fever pitch across Mysuru city, with people thronging markets to buy essentials, décor items and crackers. The Devaraja Market has been witnessing heavy footfall since Saturday. Sunday, being a general holiday, saw an even bigger crowd of enthusiastic shoppers. A similar…
PM Modi celebrates Diwali aboard INS Vikrant in Goa
October 20, 2025New Delhi, Oct. 20 (Agencies)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian Armed Forces, spending the festival of lights this year with Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar (Karnataka) this morning. Addressing hundreds of sailors, PM Modi said he was “fortunate to…
CESC urges public to follow electrical safety guidelines
October 20, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 20 (BCT)- Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited has urged the public to follow electrical safety precautions during Deepavali. In a statement here, CESC pointed out that many people decorate their homes and shops with electric lights during Deepavali, which is known as the festival of lights. In this context, CESC has advised…
Blood Donation Camp held at Sree Cauvery First Grade College
October 20, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 20 (BLU&TRR)- National Voluntary Blood Donation Day is celebrated across the country every year on Oct. 1 since 1975. The Day aims to honour the selfless contributions of blood donors and encourage voluntary, non-remunerative blood donation which is crucial for safe an sufficient blood supply in the country. To commemorate the National Voluntary…
Snake Shyam rescues over 90,000 snakes
October 20, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 20 (RK&TRR)- An 8.5-foot long python, weighing about 15-kg, was rescued by noted snake rescuer Snake Shyam from the haystack at the residence of one Prasanna in Maidanahalli, Mysuru taluk, last midnight. It was later handed over to the Forest Department. It was 18th python in over 90,000 snakes Snake Shyam has rescued…
Malali Nataraj Kumar bereaved
October 20, 2025Holenarasipur, Oct. 20- Amavasegowda (87), father of Malali Nataraj Kumar (Editor of Mysore Diganta regional evening newspaper), passed away at his native Malali village this morning. He was also Convenor of Sri Lakshmidevi Temple in Malali village. He leaves behind two sons Malali Nataraj Kumar & Madhusudan, daughter Vijayakumari, son-in-law, grandchildren and a host of…
V.V. Mohalla Police hosts Complainants/Victims Day
October 20, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 20 (SPN,RK& BCT)- The V.V. Mohalla Traffic Police Station observed a Complainants/ Victims Day dedicated to grievance redressal for victims and complainants. Under the leadership of PSI Mohan, the event saw participation from over 25 individuals who received updates on the status of their complaints and guidance on the next steps in the…
TiE Women Pitchfest-2025 Mysuru Chapter Finale held
October 20, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 20 – The TiE Women Pitchfest 2025 – Mysuru Chapter Finale held on Oct. 11 at Hotel Le Ruchi The Prince, Mysuru, celebrated the spirit of women entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. Organised by TiE Mysuru, the event brought together visionary women founders who pitched their ideas aimed at driving social, technological, and economic…
CFTRI observes World Food Day
October 20, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 20 – On the occasion of World Food Day (Oct.16), the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, organised a one-day workshop on “Advances in Wheat and Flour Quality Analysis: Techniques and Applications.” The event was jointly organised by the Flour Milling, Baking and Confectionery Technology (FMBCT) Department of CSIR-CFTRI in association with…
‘Bidaram Krishnappa built Rama Mandira before building a home’
October 20, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 20 (SPN&DM)- Senior theatre person and former Commercial Taxes Commissioner H.S. Govindegowda recalled that renowned musician Bidaram Krishnappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, built the Sri Prasanna Seetharama Mandira in Mysuru despite not owning a house in city himself. He was speaking at ‘Tingala Tilivu,’ a monthly lecture programme organised by Sri…















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