Mysore/Mysuru: CII-Young Indians (Yi), Mysuru Chapter, had recently organised an educational and cultural exposure tour for students of the Government School for Speech and Hearing Impaired, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion, accessibility and experiential learning. The day-long programme included visits to Chamundi Hill, the Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH), an industrial visit to Karnataka…
Former State Election Commr. C. Chikkanna passes away
February 11, 2026Bengaluru: C. Chikkanna (84), former State Election Commissioner, Founder-Trustee of Krishik Sarvodaya Foundation and a resident of Vijayanagar in Bengaluru, passed away following age-related ailments at a private hospital here yesterday. A 1981 batch IAS Officer, Chikkanna was appointed as the State Election Commissioner in 2002. He leaves behind his wife Kanthamma, children, grandchildren and…
Kannada writer selected for Ratnakaravarni-Muddanna Award
February 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Kannada writer Dr. Ne. Gu. Ramesh has been selected for the Ratnakaravarni-Muddanna Award (2024-25) instituted by Kannada Sahitya Parishat for his poetry work ‘Gandhimara.’ The selection was made during the two-day meeting of the Award Selection Committee held on Jan. 21 and 22 at the Central Office of Kannada Sahitya Parishat. The Committee, chaired…
Intl. Conference on ‘Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future’
February 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Commerce (UG & PG) and IQAC, Teresian College, Mysuru, in collaboration with St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, has organised 3rd International Conference on ‘Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future’ at Teresian College premises in Siddarthanagar on Feb. 12 and 13. The Conference will be inaugurated at 9.30 am tomorrow by…
Woman goes missing
February 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A 35-year-old woman, who left her house at about 12 noon on Dec. 31, has since gone missing. The missing woman Sunanda is 4.5 ft. tall, oval faced, normal built, oily red complexioned, speaks Kannada and was wearing a blue coloured saree and blouse at the time of going missing. Those having any information…
Unidentified man dies at hospital
February 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: An unidentified man, aged about 57 years, who was found lying sick in K.R. Hospital premises on Jan. 31 and admitted to the Hospital for treatment, has breathed his last at the hospital on Feb. 7. The deceased is 5.2 ft. tall, fair complexioned, oval faced, normal built and has the name ‘Kavitha’ tattooed…
MUDA 50:50 sites allotment scam investigation: Lokayukta issues notices to 40 site allottees
February 10, 2026Probe intensified into 1,055 sites; 134 beneficiaries identified so far, says Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh Mysore/Mysuru: After causing sleepless nights for several politicians who faced public allegations, accusations and a series of Court cases in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 50:50 sites allotment scam, the investigation has now turned towards other beneficiaries…
PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill: MP visits site, assures to take up issue in Delhi
February 10, 2026Project work continues undisturbed High Court to hear petition on Feb. 13 Mysore/Mysuru: Following a series of protests and strong public opposition to the ongoing works under the Centre’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme atop Chamundi Hill, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar visited the Hill on Sunday evening. He had…
Mass rendition of Hanuman Chalisa in city on Feb. 14
February 10, 2026Seating arrangements will be made for more than 30,000 devotees: Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji Mysore/Mysuru: Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, has organised Hanuman Chalisa Parayana Mahayagna, a mass rendition of Hanuman Chalisa, on Feb. 14 at 9 am at Maharaja’s College Grounds in the city. Addressing media persons at the premises of Karya…
Dasara Expo to be developed as heritage tourism destination: KEA Chairman
February 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Chairman Ayub Khan said that it is intended to develop Dasara Exhibition grounds as a major heritage tourist destination, without restricting the activities to Dasara alone. He was speaking after expressing his gratitude to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, for extending his tenure, at a felicitation…















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