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No talks on path to CESCK autonomy, says KDA Chairman
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No talks on path to CESCK autonomy, says KDA Chairman

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Chairman of Kannada Development Authority (KDA) Dr. Purushotham Bilimale, has observed that, there is no discussion yet on modalities to seek autonomous  status for Centre of Excellence For Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK), Mysuru. Prof. Bilimale, spoke to media persons after participating in a meeting with Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, at the…

Veteran Kannada actor Umesh no more
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Veteran Kannada actor Umesh no more

November 30, 2025

Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada actor M.S. Umesh passed away at private hospital after prolonged illness, here this morning. He was 80. His career in the film industry spanned over five decades, where he acted in over 350 films. He is survived by his wife Sudha and daughter Umadevi. Born on Apr. 24, 1945, in Mysuru, Umesh…

Airport panel stresses timely runway upgrade
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Airport panel stresses timely runway upgrade

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The proposed runway extension at the Mysore Airport came up for detailed discussion during the Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting held yesterday. The meeting was held at the Airport’s community hall under the chairmanship of Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who also heads the AAC. To ensure the runway extension project progresses without…

True advocates are those who fight for the voiceless: HC Judge
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True advocates are those who fight for the voiceless: HC Judge

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: High Court Justice M.G. Uma said that those who fight for getting justice to the voiceless are the real advocates. She was speaking at the Silver Jubilee celebration of ‘Law Guide’ Kannada Law magazine organised at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri campus here yesterday. Maintaining that advocates have played a significant role in the freedom…

One Nation, One Card…
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One Nation, One Card…

November 30, 2025

New Smart Cards for DL, RC from Dec. 1: Transport Minister Reddy Mysore/Mysuru: Transport Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy said, the new system of issuing Smart Cards with embedded chip and QR code, combining Driving Licence (DL) and Registration Certificate (RC), will be implemented from tomorrow (Dec. 1). Reddy, addressed media persons after chairing the progress…

Rangayana Theatre Fest 2025-26 weekend shows from today
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Rangayana Theatre Fest 2025-26 weekend shows from today

November 30, 2025

25th Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival in city from Jan. 12, 2026 Mysore/Mysuru: The 25th Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival will be held from Jan. 12, 2026 at Rangayana premises and this year’s theme will be ‘Thoughts of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar,’ said Rangyana Mysuru Director Satish Tiptur. Addressing the press persons at Rangayana premises yesterday, he said…

New office-bearers of CII-Young Indians, Mysuru
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New office-bearers of CII-Young Indians, Mysuru

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Priyanka Sridhar has taken over as the Chapter Chair of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Young Indians (Yi), Mysuru, for the year 2026 while Shraddha as the Chapter Co-Chair. Priyanka has been closely associated with CII-Yi Mysuru Chapter since 2014. Presently, she is the Chief Strategic Advisor of SVS Group of firms. She…

H.V. Rajeev welcomes Cabinet decision to upgrade MCC as GMCC
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H.V. Rajeev welcomes Cabinet decision to upgrade MCC as GMCC

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru:  Former MUDA Chairman H.V. Rajeev has thanked the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Cabinet for its approval to upgrade Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to Greater Mysuru City Corporation (GMCC). Addressing the media persons, at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here yesterday,  Rajeev said by including Siddalingapura, Chamundi Hill, Naganahalli, Nagawala, Dhanagalli, Beerihundi, Yelwal and Alanahalli gram panchayats, Srirampura, Rammanahalli,…

Philanthropist C.K. Appaiah passes away at 90
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Philanthropist C.K. Appaiah passes away at 90

November 30, 2025

He had donated 14-acre land and Rs. 1 crore to Coorg Institute of Technology, Ponnampet Mysore/Mysuru: Chodumada K. Appaiah, aged 90 years, passed away due to age-related illness yesterday (Nov. 29) at his residence # 706, 80 ft. Road, A-Block, near Triveni Circle, Kanakadasanagar (Dattagalli), Mysuru. A native of Hudoor village in Ponnampet, Kodagu, he…

Writer Mangala Gowri dies at 100
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Writer Mangala Gowri dies at 100

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Mangala Gowri, popularly known as Mangalamma, a writer, social activist and philosopher, passed away yesterday in city. She was 100. She leaves behind son Narahari, daughter Sharadamani and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to family sources. Born on June 22,…

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