MCC Commissioner at ‘Swachh Mysuru’ campaign Mysore/Mysuru: “Our ancestors lived without plastics. The present generation behaves as though plastics are unavoidable, when in reality they are unnecessary in most cases,” lamented MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif. He was speaking after launching the ‘Swachh Mysuru’ campaign recently jointly organised by Bhagini Seva Sangha, BSS Vidyodaya, MCC…
Sri Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji passes away at 82
August 16, 2025Bengaluru: Sri Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji, the first pontiff of Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Mutt, Kengeri on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway, passed away at the age of 82, yesterday midnight. Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji, was suffering from age-related illness and breathed his last at about 12.01 am. The mortal remains of the Seer has been kept at the Mutt premises, for…
MLC urges Govt. to roll back Zoo, KRS entrance fee hike
August 16, 2025Bengaluru: Strongly opposing the State Government’s order hiking the entry fee in respect of the famed Mysuru Zoo (Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens) and the Krishana Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam that has come into effect from Aug. 1, MLC C.N. Manjegowda has urged the Government to roll back the hiked fee. Raising the issue during Question…
Injured tiger shifted to Koorgalli rehab centre
August 16, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A wounded tiger spotted about a kilometre from Kundakere Range in Bandipur Tiger Reserve yesterday has been shifted to the Chamundi Animal Conservation, Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre at Koorgalli on the outskirts of Mysuru. The 11-year-old tiger is believed to have sustained leg injuries during a territorial fight. Villagers, who noticed the injured animal,…
House burgled in broad daylight at Nanjangud
August 16, 202565 grams gold, Rs. 1.40 lakh cash stolen Nanjangud: Burglars, who broke into a house in broad daylight by forcibly entering the house through the rear door, have decamped with 65 grams gold jewellery and Rs. 1.40 lakh cash that too in front of the house owner on Wednesday. The burglary took place at the…
Kriya Samithi seeks 60 percent signages in Kannada for Dasara
August 16, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Kannada Kriya Samithi (Action Committee) has urged the Mysuru District Administration and the State Government to ensure that at least 60 percent of all signages, printed materials, passes and badges used during the upcoming Dasara festival are in Kannada, in line with the State Language Policy. The resolution was passed at a meeting…
Autonagar Mysore Motor Mechanics Association President no more
August 16, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: B.N. Mahesh Raje Urs (67), President of Autonagar Mysore Motor Mechanics Association and a resident of Alanahalli, passed away this morning in city. He had also served as the Vice-President of City BJP Unit and had fought for the formation of Autonagar for displaced mechanics in city. He leaves behind two daughters, one son-in-law,…
Bhagini Raaga Saurabha: BSS – RAAGA to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with Flute Concert
August 16, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru will celebrate the festive spirit of Krishna Janmashtami with an evening of divine music, as BSS Vidyodaya and Raaga Music Academy launch their new concert series, Bhagini Raaga Saurabha. The inaugural performance will feature renowned Karnatak flautist Vid. Mysore A. Chandan Kumar tomorrow (Aug. 17) at 6 pm at BSS Vidyodaya in Krishnamurthypuram,…
Staging of English play ‘Love Letters’
August 16, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore English Theatre Forum (METF) will be staging the play ‘Love Letters’ authored by A.G. Gurney on Aug. 24 at Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) at Vijayanagar in city at 6.30 pm. The play is directed by Dr. Krishna Prasad and entry is free. About the play A finalist for the Pulitzer…
International Classical Veena Duet by twin Iyer Brothers
August 16, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Shruthimanjari Foundation and Rotary Club of Mysore West will jointly present International Classical Veena Duet by twin Iyer Brothers from Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 18 at Rotary West auditorium in Saraswathipuram here at 6 pm. They will be accompanied by Vid. G.S. Ramanujam on mridanga and Vid. V.S. Ramesh on morching. Profile: Twin Brothers…















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