Mysore/Mysuru: Maagi Utsava was celebrated at Sri Chamarajendra School for Excellence on Krishnaraja Boulevard, Chamarajapuram in city, recently. Students from Grade 1 to Grade 8 enthusiastically set up various stalls, showcasing their creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills. Mahesh N. Urs, Hon. Secretary of Sri Jayachamaraja Ursu Education Trust (SJUET), who was the chief guest, inaugurated…
Crowned National Runner-up at Mrs. India pageant
January 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Aishwarya Chandrababu, a Pulmonologist from Bengaluru and a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, was crowned National Runner-up at the prestigious Mrs. India pageant held on Dec. 21, 2025, at Jaipur, organised by Deepali Phadnis, officially registered under the Central Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Dr. Aishwarya, who had previously worked in Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, is married…
Senior journalist passes away
January 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Rajkumar Bhavasar (64), a senior journalist, who had sustained serious injuries after he fell from his bike near Kalale village in Nanjangud taluk a few days back and admitted to Trauma Care Centre on KRS Road, has succumbed to injuries at the hospital yesterday. His wife M.N. Veena had predeceased him in 2023. A…
Farooqia conducts white coat ceremony
January 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Farooqia Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru, conducted the white coat ceremony for the students of 2025-26 batch and clinical initiation for 2023-24 batch recently. Dr. H.P. Srinath, Director and Dean of Farooqia Dental College and Hospital, inaugurated the programme. Dr. H.P. Jai Shankar, Vice-Principal of JSS Dental College, distributed the white coat to the…
Man cheats teacher of Rs. 11.76 lakh
January 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: An unidentified man, on the pretext of marrying a teacher, has cheated her by getting over Rs. 11 lakh transferred through UPI and RTGS from her Bank account and a case has been registered at CEN Police Station. The teacher, who has been cheated, is a resident of Vijayanagar 4th Stage. In her complaint,…
Retired ASI ends life after falling under moving train
January 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A retired Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) has committed suicide by falling under a moving train in city yesterday. The deceased ASI is Lavakusha (60), a resident of Bogadi, who had served as an ASI at K.R. Police Station in city. He had retired just three months back. He leaves behind his wife Bhanumathi, two daughters…
Six-day Faculty Development Programme begins at St. Philomena’s College
January 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A six-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “Augmenting the Capacity Enhancement of Educators for Quality-Driven and Sustainable Academic Excellence in Higher Educational Institutions,” organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of St. Philomena’s College was inaugurated at the College auditorium in city on Jan. 2. The FDP…
‘Effective and ethical adoption of technology essential in HR sector’
January 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: “Human Resource Management underpins the entire spectrum of business operations, where the impact of decisions matters more than intent. The field has evolved significantly and today HR professionals must be agile, open to change and ready to explore new possibilities,” said Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur, Chief of People, CPM India. Delivering the keynote address at…
FWA Higher Education Faculty Award-2026 to JSS Professor
January 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. H.R. Chennamma, Professor, Department of Computer Applications at JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), was presented with ‘FWA Higher Education Faculty Award-2026’ for her exemplary contributions in technological advancement by the Federation of World Academics (FWA) at its annual conclave held in New Delhi recently. This award recognises an outstanding faculty member…
Protest walk seeks to save Chamundi Hill
January 4, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: More than 1,000 people, including environmentalists, nature lovers, morning walkers, students, children wearing green dresses, caps and armbands, informed citizens and members of the public, took part in an awareness-cum-protest walk this morning against unscientific development atop Chamundi Hill. The participants carried placards and ascended the Hill via the steps silently and peacefully. The…















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