A procession of cultural troupes, along with a colourfully decorated portrait of Maharshi Valmiki, was taken out as part of Valmiki Jayanti celebrations, organised by the District Administration, in city this morning.
Rare all-night Hindustani Music Concert in Mysuru on Saturday
October 7, 2025Mysuru: In a unique musical celebration, the Mysuru Hindustani Musicians’ Association has organised a rare all-night Hindustani Music Concert this Saturday (Oct. 11) from 9 pm to 6 am, the next day. In Hindustani classical music, specific ragas are traditionally performed at particular times of the day and night. However, since most concerts take place…
Two engaging dance recitals celebrate Lord Krishna
October 7, 2025The Natya Sabha of Mysuru presented two captivating Bharatanatyam recitals on Sept. 13 at Veene Seshanna Bhavana, both centred around the theme of Lord Krishna. The first presentation, ‘Madhava’, was performed by the talented young dancer Vid. R. Pavan Kumar, while the second, titled ‘Gitamruthaduhe Namah’, was choreographed and presented by Dr. Kripa Phadke along…
Rathotsava atop Chamundi Hill
October 6, 2025Mysuru: In the first post-Dasara inauguration (Sept. 22) event, the popular Sri Chamundeshwari Rathotsava was held atop Chamundi Hill here this morning, with about 30,000 devotees from across the State swarming the Hill Temple right from early morning. Erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar drew the colourfully decorated chariot (ratha) carrying the idol…
Dr. Shiva Prasad of Mysuru among World’s Top 2% Scientists
October 6, 2025Mysuru: Dr. K. Shiva Prasad, Associate Professor at the School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus, has been recognised among the Top 2% of Scientists in the world. This prestigious recognition is based on the “Single Year” data for 2025, verified and sourced from Elsevier and Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists list. Dr….
CII Mysuru to host Manufacturing and Technology Conclave tomorrow
October 6, 2025Mysuru: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mysuru Zone, will host the Annual Manufacturing & Technology Conclave-2025 in city on Oct. 7 from 10 am, focusing on strengthening industrial competitiveness through technology, automation, and quality excellence. The Conclave, themed “Building World-Class Competitiveness through Technology, Automation & Quality Excellence,” will bring together business leaders, policymakers, academia…
From fake ED calls to silent thefts
October 6, 2025Rs. 32 lakh conned Mysuru: Cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated methods to siphon public funds, with four separate incidents recently reported in Mysuru. Victims included a retired senior citizen, a Government employee, a contractor, and a differently-abled individual — each falling prey to different tactics and losing over Rs. 32 lakh. Fake ED officer dupe…
Tiger poisoning case at MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary: 3 held; search on to nab another
October 6, 2025Big cat was dismembered into three parts before burial; Act of revenge for cattle killing Hanur: Forest Department officials have arrested four persons for allegedly poisoning a 12-year-old tiger, chopping it into three pieces, and burying the carcass near Pachchedoddi village. A search is ongoing for another person believed to be involved in the killing….
PFA, ROTA mark World Rabies Day with vaccination drive
October 6, 2025Mysuru: People for Animals (PFA) Mysore, in association with Reaching Out To Animals (ROTA), observed World Rabies Day with anti-rabies vaccination drive aimed at protecting both community and pet dogs from the deadly virus. As part of the drive, two vaccination camps were organised — one on Sept. 23 in surrounding villages and another across…
Bangalore University to confer Hon. Doctorate on Madegowda
October 6, 2025Mysuru: Former MLC D. Madegowda of Mysuru, Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader and Bengaluru-based J.P. Agri Genetics Founder T.B. Prasanna, will be conferred Honorary Doctorate degree by Bangalore University at its 60th Convocation to be held at Jnanajyothi Auditorium of Central College, Bengaluru, on Oct. 8 at 11.30 am. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will confer the…















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