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Kodava author Maletira Thimmaiah passes away in New York
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Kodava author Maletira Thimmaiah passes away in New York

November 24, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Maletira B. Thimmaiah, (83) former Attorney at Law, Federal Court of America, originally from Kukloor Village, Virajapet Taluk, Kodagu, passed away at his residence in New York, the United States of America (USA), at 9.30 am (IST) yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, Chondu Chondamma (Machamada), and sons, Pavan and Ashwin, residents of New…

NAAC Orientation Workshop at St. Philomena’s College
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NAAC Orientation Workshop at St. Philomena’s College

November 24, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: St. Philomena’s College, Mysuru, conducted a two-day Orientation Workshop on NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) preparedness for NAAC Criteria Leaders and Team Members on Nov. 18 and 19 at the College Auditorium in city. The programme was organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as part of the institution’s Oak Jubilee Year…

Hi Life brings finest fashion to city
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Hi Life brings finest fashion to city

November 24, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The much-awaited Hi Life Exhibition, one of India’s premier fashion showcases, will be held on Nov. 25 and 26 at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in city from 10 am to 9 pm. Announcing this at a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in city this morning, Hi Life Brides Co-organiser Shomika S. Rao and Event…

MLAs warn of ‘identical attire’ revolt in Assembly at Belagavi
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MLAs warn of ‘identical attire’ revolt in Assembly at Belagavi

November 24, 2025

Bengaluru: MLAs loyal to Dy. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are mounting pressure on the Congress High Command to replace Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and elevate Shivakumar to the top post before the Winter Session of the State Assembly in Belagavi, which begins on Dec. 8. Pro-Shivakumar MLAs, who have been travelling to Delhi in batches, are…

Eye screening camp held at Canara Bank Regional Office
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Eye screening camp held at Canara Bank Regional Office

November 24, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Canara Bank’s 120th Founder’s Day, an eye screening camp was organised in association with the Canara Bank Officers’ Association and the Mysore Race Club Charitable Trust at the Canara Bank Regional Office in Nazarbad recently. A total of 43 officers underwent screening and 15 officers pledged to donate their eyes through…

Living art installation and play on Nov. 30
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Living art installation and play on Nov. 30

November 24, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: ‘I Won’t Do It,’ a pioneering theatre production by the ColorAshram Foundation that merges ecological storytelling with powerful historical drama, will be presented at Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in Vijayanagar on Nov. 30 from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Namrata Bhutoria has directed the play. Inspired by Valentin Rasputin’s Live and…

CESC cracks down on bogus billing
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CESC cracks down on bogus billing

November 23, 2025

Anti-tampering meter probe gadget to ensure accurate billing Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to curb revenue leakage at the ground level — where inaccurate or deliberately lowered bills were being issued to consumers — the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has introduced a new technological intervention that automates meter reading and seals loopholes long, exploited for…

Eligibility norms tightened for Gruha Jyothi scheme
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Eligibility norms tightened for Gruha Jyothi scheme

November 23, 2025

One unit above 200 and entire bill becomes payable Mysore/Mysuru: The Gruha Jyothi scheme — a flagship pre-election promise of the Congress Government — originally assured 200 units of free electricity per RR number. However, subsequent guideline revisions have sharply narrowed its scope and tightened eligibility. Under the new rules, the scheme comes with a…

Conspiracy to derail Hampi Express foiled
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Conspiracy to derail Hampi Express foiled

November 23, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: A major attempt to derail the Hampi Express running between Mysuru and Hubballi was foiled on Saturday evening. At around 6.50 pm, the train had departed Mysuru and was passing near Vandaraguppe between Channapatna and Ramanagara when a loud noise was heard. The loco pilot immediately halted the train and upon inspection, discovered damage…

1867 Mysore Silk saree anchors Akshata Murty’s new series
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1867 Mysore Silk saree anchors Akshata Murty’s new series

November 23, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Akshata Murty, entrepreneur and wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has launched a cultural initiative to showcase the grandeur of Mysuru’s royal heritage and the elegance of Mysore Silk sarees to global audiences. Through a special video series created in collaboration with London’s prestigious Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, she is spotlighting…

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