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Woman goes missing
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Woman goes missing

February 19, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A 75-year-old woman, who left her house at Gandhinagar in city on Mar. 6, 2025, saying that she was going to the hospital, has since gone missing. The missing woman is Janakamma. She is oily red complexioned, normal built, has marks of wounds on her right hand, speaks Kannada and was wearing a blue…

1st Intl. Case Conference at SDM-IMD on Feb. 20, 21
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1st Intl. Case Conference at SDM-IMD on Feb. 20, 21

February 19, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: SDM Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD), Mysuru, has organised its 1st International Case Conference on Feb. 20 and 21 at the SDM-IMD campus, Mysuru, around the theme ‘Contemporary Contexts in Innovation, Inclusion and Impact.’ The Conference is being organised under the leadership of the Institute Director (Lt. Col.) Dr. S.N. Prasad and will bring…

Kalasuruchi’s Sahitya Chavadi on Feb. 22
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Kalasuruchi’s Sahitya Chavadi on Feb. 22

February 19, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As part of its Sahitya Chavadi programme, Kalasuruchi, Mysuru, has organised a talk on ‘Kannada Kirutereya Dharavayigalu mattu Sahityika Moulyagalu’ by writer Kusuma Ayarahalli at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar on Feb. 22 at 10.30 am. Profile: Kusuma, hailing from Ayarahalli village near Mysuru, has actively participated in many Movements during her student days. After…

Vocal concert at Ganabharathi
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Vocal concert at Ganabharathi

February 19, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a music concert in memory of Sri Desiraju Venkata Narasimha Rao and Smt. Tripura Sundaramma at Veene Seshanna Bhavana, Kuvempunagar, tomorrow (Feb. 20) at 6 pm. Vidu. Kamala Deepthi will present a vocal concert accompanied by Vidu. C.V. Shruthi on violin, Vid. Nandan Kashyap on mridanga and Vid. Harish  Chandra on…

PEG-MGF: A Speculative Exploration of an Extended-Life Growth-Factor Analog in Modern Research
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PEG-MGF: A Speculative Exploration of an Extended-Life Growth-Factor Analog in Modern Research

February 19, 2026

 Pegylated Mechano Growth Factor, widely abbreviated as PEG-MGF, is believed to occupy a distinctive position within the expanding field of peptide-growth factor analogs. Originating as a modified isoform of IGF-1’s mechanosensitive splice variant, this construct has attracted ongoing scientific curiosity because of its altered structural stability and its potential to support various cellular processes under…

Zipline over Karanji Lake
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Zipline over Karanji Lake

February 18, 2026

Do we need it? Environmental activists have raised concerns over the proposed zipline inside Karanji Lake Nature Park and the adjoining Mysuru Zoo, both eco-sensitive zones, citing worsening traffic congestion caused by converging roads and heavy tourist inflow. They have also flagged safety risks linked to pillars being erected for the facility and recalled the…

Noisy silencers Silenced
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Noisy silencers Silenced

February 18, 2026

Residents’ complaints trigger crackdown on wheelies, loud exhausts Mysuru: As part of the National Road Safety Month campaign, Mysuru Police crushed 378 defective silencers seized during special drives against wheelies and modified exhausts on bikes and scooters, rendering them unusable. The altered silencers were found to be causing severe noise pollution and inconvenience to road…

2 Bengaluru-based drugs suppliers arrested
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2 Bengaluru-based drugs suppliers arrested

February 18, 2026

Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police, who were targeting local drug peddlers to make Mysuru a drug-free city, are now targeting those supplying narcotic substances to city. On Feb. 17, CCB Police have arrested two Bengaluru-based drugs suppliers and have seized 51.83 grams MDMA drug worth about Rs. 5.10 lakh and 2.230 kgs ganja worth about…

NJ Hospital conducts Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Session
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NJ Hospital conducts Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Session

February 18, 2026

Mysuru: As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, NJ Hospital, Mysuru, conducted an interactive awareness session on menstrual hygiene for high school girl students of St. Joseph’s School. The awareness session was led by Dr. D. Sindhu Lakshmi, who spoke to students about menstruation, menstrual hygiene practices, common myths, nutrition during periods and…

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