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Dy.CM Shivakumar inspects KRS ahead of Cauvery Aarti
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Dy.CM Shivakumar inspects KRS ahead of Cauvery Aarti

September 25, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru:  Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar conducted an on-site inspection at Brindavan Gardens, Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, last evening, ahead of the symbolic Cauvery Aarti scheduled to begin tomorrow (Sept. 26). During the visit, Shivakumar reviewed preparations, including the stage setup, the designated Aarti area, and seating arrangements for spectators. He directed officials to…

Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s death creates a void in Kannada literary world
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Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s death creates a void in Kannada literary world

September 25, 2025

Bengaluru/Mysuru: A pall of gloom has engulfed Kannada literary world, with the passing of renowned novelist Padma Bhushan Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa on Wednesday. At the age of 94, Dr. Bhyrappa left for heavenly abode, after suffering cardiac arrest at                            2.38 pm at Jayadev Memorial Rashtrotthana Hospital and Research Centre, Rajarajeshwari Nagar in Bengaluru, according to…

Dr. Bhyrappa’s works were factual in nature: Ex-MP Prathap Simha
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Dr. Bhyrappa’s works were factual in nature: Ex-MP Prathap Simha

September 25, 2025

Bengaluru: Expressing sorrow over the demise of Saraswathi Samman awardee writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha said that Bhyrappa’s novels were factual in nature and not illusionary like many others. Speaking to presspersons here yesterday after expressing condolences to the veteran writer, Simha said that though Dr. Bhyrappa may have departed us…

MP Yaduveer condoles demise of Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa
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MP Yaduveer condoles demise of Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa

September 25, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: his deep condolence over the demise of Saraswathi Samman awardee Writer Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said that with deep sorrow, he joins the people of Karnataka in mourning the passing  away of Padma Bhushan and  Saraswathi Samman awardee Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa. In a condolence message issued yesterday, Yaduveer said Dr….

Classical & Folk Treat enthral music enthusiasts
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Classical & Folk Treat enthral music enthusiasts

September 25, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Music lovers in city were treated with some of the best classical and folk music presented by various artistes on Day-3 of Dasara Cultural Programmes being organised at Mysore Palace premises here yesterday. At first, city’s Vidwan R.S. Nandakumar presented classical vocal concert with artist Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat drawing ‘Vishwaroopa Darshana’ of Lord Vishnu…

Yuva Dasara 2025: Pritam Chakraborty takes audience on Musical Ride
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Yuva Dasara 2025: Pritam Chakraborty takes audience on Musical Ride

September 25, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Bollywood composer Pritam Chakraborty,  known for his hit numbers ‘Deva Deva…’ from the movie ‘Brahmastra’, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, ‘Dangal’, ‘Kalank’ among others took the audience on a musical ride with some of its best compositions on Day-2 of Yuva Dasara at the sprawling 100-acre land near Uttanahalli on city outskirts, yesterday. Youngsters from…

Senior citizen refuses to yield, thwarts extortion
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Senior citizen refuses to yield, thwarts extortion

September 25, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Another incident of a senior citizen being targeted by criminals using the fake accident narrative was reported yesterday morning in V.V. Mohalla. The incident occurred when a 64-year-old man was travelling in his car along Adi Pampa Road. A tall, slim-built man, aged around 28–30 years, attempted to extort money from the senior citizen…

Male Lion-tailed Macaque ‘Raja’ dies at Mysuru Zoo
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Male Lion-tailed Macaque ‘Raja’ dies at Mysuru Zoo

September 25, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: A male Lion-tailed Macaque named ‘Raja’ and aged 17.5 years, died at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) on Sept. 24 due to multi-organ failure. ‘Raja’ was acquired from Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai on 17.6.2017. The Lion-tailed Macaque was one of the attractions of Mysuru Zoo.

‘Manipal Vriddara Maitri’ at Manipal Hospital hosts Senior Spelling Bee Season-4
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‘Manipal Vriddara Maitri’ at Manipal Hospital hosts Senior Spelling Bee Season-4

September 25, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Of late, there has been a steady rise in cases with cognitive decline, dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, particularly in the geriatric population. Recognising this need, ‘Manipal Vriddara Maitri’ at Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, hosted the 4th Season of the Senior Spelling Bee Contest recently with the theme “Age is Just a Spelling, But Elderscence…

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