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‘Save KSIC’ cry grows louder; silk production disrupted
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‘Save KSIC’ cry grows louder; silk production disrupted

February 26, 2026

Weaving units in Mysuru and Channapatna join agitation; T. Narasipur bandh likely T. Narasipur/Mysuru: The protest against the proposed construction of a stadium in the premises of Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Filature Factory at T. Narasipur intensified yesterday, with employees from the weaving units in Mysuru and Channapatna joining the agitation. Workers fear that…

Proposed stadium at KSIC Filature Factory land: MP urges CM to protect heritage, trees, livelihoods
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Proposed stadium at KSIC Filature Factory land: MP urges CM to protect heritage, trees, livelihoods

February 26, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has made a fervent appeal to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to save the historic Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Filature Factory in T. Narasipur, established by Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. In a memorandum submitted to the CM, who was in Mysuru last evening, the MP said, Mysuru, known as the…

Row over missing girl: Murder bid on man; 11 held
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Row over missing girl: Murder bid on man; 11 held

February 26, 2026

Mandya: A Special Police Team formed to investigate into the daylight murder attempt on a man, over the issue of a missing girl, has arrested 11 accused and seized a car and two-wheeler, used to commit crime, while the search is on for three other accused persons in the case, who have gone absconding since…

Isha Foundation Award for Dr. Vikram Sampath
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Isha Foundation Award for Dr. Vikram Sampath

February 26, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Recognised for his work in literature and academics, Dr. Vikram Sampath, country’s foremost historian and author, was one of the recipients of the inaugural Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Awards instituted by Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. The awards were presented by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the presence of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. Launched by Sadhguru…

1,832 students receive degrees at 8th Convocation of JSS STU
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1,832 students receive degrees at 8th Convocation of JSS STU

February 26, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A total of 1,832 students received their degrees at the 8th Convocation of JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) held at its premises in JSS Technical Institutions Campus in city yesterday. Delivering the Convocation Address, B.M. Jayeshankar, Chairman and Managing Director of Adarsh Group, Bengaluru, who is also a distinguished alumnus, said “Today…

Swami Muktidanandaji unveils logo of Nypunya PU College
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Swami Muktidanandaji unveils logo of Nypunya PU College

February 26, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: President of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, Swami Muktidanandaji unveiled the logo of Nypunya PU College at Dattagalli that will start functioning from the next academic year. Speaking after releasing the logo, Swamiji said, amid the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it has become inevitable to foster our traditional form of education, as the Indian…

Four arrested for selling Kerala lottery tickets
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Four arrested for selling Kerala lottery tickets

February 26, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, Mysuru District Crime Detection Squad Police have arrested four persons on charges of illegally selling Kerala lottery tickets and have seized a total of 1,175 lottery tickets, Rs. 5,250 and a bike from them. Separate cases have been registered at H.D. Kote and Saragur Police Stations and the Police have launched…

Woman among three persons go missing from city
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Woman among three persons go missing from city

February 26, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, a woman is among three persons, who have gone missing from city. In the first case, a 28-year-old specially abled youth has gone missing since Feb. 21 from Udayagiri Police limits in city. The missing youth is Prabhaiah Rudraiah Sheelimath alias Shabu. He is 4.5 ft. tall, round faced, well built,…

‘Ideal NCC Cadet’ Cap Presentation Ceremony held
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‘Ideal NCC Cadet’ Cap Presentation Ceremony held

February 26, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The 14 Karnataka NCC Battalion, Mysuru, under the aegis of HQs Mysuru NCC Group, conducted ‘Ideal NCC Cadet’ Cap Presentation Ceremony at the Battalion premises on Vinoba Road in city on Feb. 7. One Cadet of each Institute who has displayed exemplary traits in NCC training activities, leadership exercises, academics and social service/ community…

JSS AHER and JSS Hospital hold ‘Art for Smiles’ to support Paediatric Care
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JSS AHER and JSS Hospital hold ‘Art for Smiles’ to support Paediatric Care

February 26, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), in association with JSS Hospital, successfully organised ‘Art for Smiles,’ an inclusive art exhibition dedicated to nurturing creativity in paediatric care and supporting young patients through meaningful engagement. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. H. Basavanagowdappa, Vice-Chancellor of JSS AHER, R. Mahesh, Director, Medical Education,…

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