Mysore/Mysuru: A compensation cheque of Rs. 20 lakh was handed over to the family members of the man, who was trampled to death when he was attending nature’s call. The incident took place in the wee hours of yesterday at Matakere ‘B’ Colony, coming under Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Saragur taluk in Mysuru district. The deceased…
‘Wadiyar Express needs to stop at Ramanagara’
February 6, 2026New Delhi: Union Minister Kumaraswamy has also requested Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for stoppage of Wadiyar Express in Ramanagara, along with providing improvised Aadhaar-based services and basic amenities for Mandya district. During the meeting, Ashwini Vaishnaw promised to start a new train between Bengaluru and Mumbai, along with a high-speed train corridor between Bengaluru and…
Human-wildlife conflict: Rs. 11.65 crore rail barricade plan for Nagarahole forests
February 6, 2026Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has cleared several major proposals spanning wildlife protection, technology, infrastructure, education and social welfare. To mitigate human-wildlife conflict, approval has been granted for the installation of railway barricades along the fringes of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, with the Forest Department authorised to undertake the work at an estimated cost of Rs. 11.65…
2nd ITEC executive course at Bandipur, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve from Feb. 9 to 13
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The second Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) executive course, organised by International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) will be held from Feb. 9 to 13 at Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Forests. The first ITEC programme was conducted in Kaziranga National Park in February 2025. The course assumes significance as India is set to…
Sri Purandara – Thyagaraja Aradhana & 39th Annual Day: Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha to fete senior achievers in classical music
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, will be celebrating the Aradhana of Sri Purandaradasa and Sri Thyagarajaswamy on Feb.8 at Sri Prasanna Parvathi Kalyana Mantapa, V.V. Mohalla, Mysuru. The celebrations will commence in the morning with the traditional Ooncha Vritthi, the procession around the streets of V.V. Mohalla with musicians following the chariot…
Twin music events on Sunday at Vasudevacharya’s House
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The residence of Mysore Vasudevacharya in the city is hosting two music programmes on Feb. 8 at 10.30 am. Pradyumna Bhat, a promising young musician now settled in Bengaluru, will be presenting a vocal concert. He will be accompanied by Vid. Rupanagudi Ratnateja on violin and Vid. Pranav Subramanya on mridanga. The day’s evening…
‘Lifetime Achievement’ award for Hamsalekha
February 6, 2026Bengaluru: Renowned Kannada Lyricist and Music Director Hamsalekha has been selected for the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award of the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) being held at Bengaluru, in consideration of his outstanding contribution to Kannada film industry. Hamsalekha will be conferred the award by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the valedictory of…
KRISHNE Dance School presents… Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Manasvi at Kalandhika
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: KRISHNE Dance School will present the Bharatanatyam Arangetram (Rangapravesha) of N.V. Manasvi, disciple of Vidu. Dimple, at Kalandhika Auditorium, Vasundhara Bhavan, Saraswathipuram on Feb. 8 at 6 pm. Prof. Nagesh V. Bettakote, Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysuru, will be the chief guest. Karnataka Kalashree Dr. Sheela…
Hindustani classical music concert on Feb. 8
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Gayana Sabha, Mysuru, has organised a Hindustani Classical Music concert by Reshma Bhat of Kumta, on Feb. 8 at Ganabharathi auditorium, Mysuru at 6 pm. She will be accompanied by Sathish Bhat Heggar on harmonium and Akshay Bhat Amsalli on tabla. Profile: Reshma Bhat is a disciple of Dr. Ashok Huggannavar, a renowned Hindustani…
Partial cancellation of train services
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Due to Road Under Bridge (RUB) construction work between Mysuru and Mysuru New Goods Terminal Bypass, the following train services under South Western Railway (SWR) Mysuru Division will be partially cancelled as detailed below: 1. Train No. 56267 Arsikere-Mysuru Passenger Journey commencing on Feb.11, 14 and 28 and on Mar.2, 5, 7, 21 and…















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