Mysuru: Over 230 students from Class 6 to PUC, participated in a workshop on the making of eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols, organised by Parisarakkagi Naavu organisation, at the premises of Mathrumandali School, V.V. Mohalla in city yesterday. Eight professional artists taught the students nuances of making Ganesha idols, that was aptly followed by the students,…
Celebrate Gowri-Ganesha fest in eco-friendly way: MCC
August 25, 2026Mysuru: In view of Gowri-Ganesha festival, which falls on Sept. 14, MCC has appealed to the public, idol makers, sellers and Public Pandals to celebrate the fest in an eco-friendly manner, in compliance with the guidelines of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and Directorate of Municipal Administration. There is a total prohibition on making of…
CWRC asks Karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs to TN for 15 days
August 25, 2026Karnataka files appeal in CWMA; it directed the State today to comply with CWRC order New Delhi: The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has recommended that Karnataka release 9,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, amounting to about 11.7 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft). The recommendation was made yesterday after…
33 tmcft flows to TN; KRS, Kabini levels fall
August 25, 2026KRS Dam stuck at 108 ft.; Kabini Dam falls 12 ft. from full level Mysuru: In compliance with the directive of CWRC, Karnataka has so far released 33 tmcft (thousand million cubic feet) of water from the KRS and Kabini reservoirs to Tamil Nadu. Thousands of cusecs of water continue to flow into Tamil Nadu…
Rs. 2 crore sanctioned for Cauvery Theerthodbhava
August 25, 2026Madikeri: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) has announced special grants for two major cultural events in Kodagu district. A sum of Rs. 2 crore has been sanctioned for the Cauvery Theerthodbhava celebrations scheduled for Oct. 17, while Rs. 1 crore has been allocated for the Gonikoppal Dasara festival. The announcement followed a request from MLA…
‘Dhwani Kotta Dhani’ award ceremony tomorrow
August 25, 2026Mysuru: Six achievers from different fields will be conferred with ‘Dhwani Kotta Dhani’ award by the city-based Anveshana Seva Trust during the programme marking the 111th birth anniversary celebration of former Chief Minister late D. Devaraj Urs at the Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) on JLB Road at 4.30 pm tomorrow (Aug. 26). DGP J. Arun…
Women’s safety matters at Devaraja Market
August 25, 2026Activist M.K. Premkumar flags concerns about increasing chaos during festivals; opposes Supreme Court order on restoration without demolition of heritage structure Mysuru: State President of Mysuru Rakshana Vedike M.K. Premkumar has said, he won’t agree with the latest order of the Supreme Court (SC) to restore and conserve Devaraja Market in the city without demolishing…
Open drain inviting danger near Sub-urban Bus Stand
August 25, 2026Mysuru: An open drain on the ever-busy Mother Teresa Road (B.N. Road), right opposite Sub-urban Bus Stand is inviting danger as the drain in not covered either by stole slabs or concrete slabs. This is a double road and the drain was constructed in the middle, dividing the two roads, many months back but has…
Autobiography of late Santosh Nayar released in Mysuru
August 25, 2026Mysuru: The autobiography of late Santosh (Sam) Nayar, Silver Linings in the Dark Sky, was released at Hotel Royal Inn recently by a gathering of his friends, admirers, writers, colleagues and social activists. The 288-page autobiography, written with remarkable honesty and simplicity, has been edited by Dr. Alok Gupta, Ph.D and published by Pink Lotus,…
Special puja held at Apollo BGS Hospitals in city ahead of new Department launch
August 25, 2026Mysuru: Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, held a special inaugural puja ceremony on Aug. 22 and 23 as preparations got underway for the launch of a new Department at the hospital. The puja ceremony was held in the presence of Sri Someshwaranatha Swamiji of Adichunchanagiri Mutt, Mysuru Branch. Among the prominent medical professionals present were Dr….












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