Mysore/Mysuru: Traditional or classical forms may not be modern but they are contemporary by virtue of its existence. If it was not the case, these forms wouldn’t have survived, said Kalamandalam University Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. Ananthakrishnan, here this morning. Delivering the Convocation address during 10th Convocation of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing…
Farmer dies in wild boar attack
November 8, 2025Nanjangud: A 35-year-old farmer died in a suspected wild boar attack at Hadya village near Malkundi in Nanjangud taluk yesterday. The deceased is Rangaswamy (35), a resident of Hadya. He was returning home from Hura village on his motorcycle when a wild boar suddenly charged across the road. The animal is said to have rammed…
Paper-Pulp Doll Show to conclude on Nov. 15
November 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Following public demand, the Handmade (Paper Pulp) Doll Show by K.S. Raghavendra at Inchara Kalakshetra, #149/150, 4th Cross, 3rd Main, Mahadeshwaranagar, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Mysuru, which was scheduled to conclude on Nov. 10, will now be open to public till Nov. 15. The Doll Show, featuring over 500 paper-pulp dolls depicting ‘Sri Srinivasa Kalyana’,…
House burglar arrested
November 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Vidyaranyapuram Police have arrested a house burglar, who was committing burglaries since 20 years and have recovered gold jewellery and silver articles worth about Rs. 22 lakh from him. He has been remanded to judicial custody. The arrested burglar has been identified as 40-year-old Syed Aslam, a resident of N.R. Mohalla, who has over…
Chain-snatcher who targeted woman with chilli powder held
November 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Alanahalli Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a daring daylight chain-snatching incident that took place on Oct. 18 in Giridarshini Layout. According to the complaint filed by Soumya, the victim, she was returning home at Chamundeshwari Block of Giridarshini Layout on her scooter (KA-11-W-2726) at around 9 am after dropping her…
Tigers spotted near Yelwal: Combing operation begins
November 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Following information from the public about the sighting of two tigers near Yelwal on the outskirts of Mysuru on Friday evening, Forest Department officials have launched an extensive combing operation in the area. The sightings have triggered fear among residents of nearby villages. Officials from the Hunsur Forest Division began the operation late last…
CESC to launch bill collection drive
November 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Ltd. will be launching electricity bill collection drive to collect the pending bills from consumers who have failed to clear the same despite completion of due date. In a statement, CESC Managing Director K.M. Munigopal Raju, has requested electricity consumers including the Government Departments to clear the arrears by…
Vocal concert at residence of Mysore Vasudevacharya
November 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Vid. Vishwas Negiloni will be presenting a vocal concert at the residence of Mysore Vasudevacharya near Agrahara in the city on Nov.9. He will be accompanied by Vidu. Mysore Amritavarshini Bhargava on violin and Vid. Raghunandan Bhargava on mridanga. The concert, scheduled to start at 10.30 am, is open to all music lovers. Profiles…
Bhairava Purana and Mahayajna underway at Town Hall
November 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: On the occasion of Bhairava Janmashtami, the Bhairava Purana and Mahayajna are being held in Mysuru at the Town Hall premises, from Nov. 5 to 12, in the gracious presence of Krishnagiri Peethadheeshwara, Jagadguru Acharya Sri Vasanth Vijayananda Giriji Maharaj of Krishnagiri. During the Mahayajna held on Thursday, Sri Vasanth Vijayananda Giriji Maharaj shed…
Tiger Kills again!
November 7, 2025Deaths So Far… Mysore/Mysuru: In a suspected case of tiger attack, a 44-year-old farmer was found dead this morning in a low-lying pit near his agricultural field at Hale Heggudilu village, bordering Bandipur Forest in Saragur taluk. This marks the fourth attack and third fatal human-animal conflict reported in Saragur taluk within just 15 days,…












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