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Retired Professor Lakshmi Rangaswamy passes away
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Retired Professor Lakshmi Rangaswamy passes away

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. Lakshmi Rangaswamy (75), retired Professor at Teresian College and a resident of Alanahalli Layout, passed away following a heart attack on Monday night in city. She leaves behind her husband retired Police Officer J.B. Rangaswamy, son Deepak Jebar, daughter Divya Jebar and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held…

Former Assembly Speaker to inaugurate 3-day Conference
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Former Assembly Speaker to inaugurate 3-day Conference

April 22, 2026

Silver Jubilee of State Political Science Teachers Assn. Mysore/Mysuru: A three-day 21st Conference and Silver Jubilee celebrations of Karnataka State Political Science Teachers Association has been organised under the joint aegis of Department of Studies in Political Science and Public Administration, University of Mysore, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, Department  of Studies in…

Alcohol strength-based liquor tax system on cards
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Alcohol strength-based liquor tax system on cards

April 22, 2026

Tax on alcoholic beverages set to be based on their actual alcohol content Bengaluru: Karnataka is set to overhaul its liquor taxation system, proposing a shift from the existing bottle-based structure to one linked to alcohol strength. This move could reshape pricing across categories, from beer to whisky. In a draft notification issued under amendments…

35th Brahmothsava at Sri Krishna Temple from Apr. 23 to 29
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35th Brahmothsava at Sri Krishna Temple from Apr. 23 to 29

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Krishna Seva Samithi Charitable Trust, Gokulam 3rd Stage, has organised 35th Brahmothsava at its Sri Krishna Temple from Apr. 23 to 29. On this occasion, Sudarshana Homa, Kalyanothsava,  Rathotsava will be conducted along with cultural events. On May 3 at 6.30 pm, a dance programme will be held and noted danseuse Dr. Vasundhara…

Anniversary of Dhyana Kendra
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Anniversary of Dhyana Kendra

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The ten-day 8th anniversary of Uttaradi Mutt branch, Sri Venkateshwara Dhyana Kendra in Srirampura, will be held from Apr. 23. Pandit Baadarayanacharya will deliver  a discourse (Gayatri Chintana) from 4 pm to 7.30 pm from Apr. 23 to 25. Homa will be performed on the morning of Apr. 26 and Srinivasa Kalyana will be…

Woman, youth seek Police protection
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Woman, youth seek Police protection

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A 37-year-old woman and a 22-year-old youth, claiming to have been married, have approached Mysuru Superintendent of Police (SP) Office seeking protection. Kavitha, a widow and resident of Challaghatta in Bengaluru and Bhaskar, a resident of Rammanahalli on the outskirts of city, were in love since a year. The couple got married at Lakshmi…

Ganja peddler sentenced to jail
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Ganja peddler sentenced to jail

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: City’s 7th Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced a ganja peddler of Hunsur to two years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs. 20,000 after he was found guilty. The convict is K.M. Ravi. On July 17, 2024 at about 7.15 pm, CEN Dy.SP N. Raghu and staff took Ravi into custody…

KSIC’s Secret Counter?!
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KSIC’s Secret Counter?!

April 21, 2026

Public queue up from 5 am to buy Mysore Silk saree at KSIC showroom while people with VIP influence quietly pick up sarees at counter inside KSIC Centenary Building after 3 pm Mysore/Mysuru: In what many see as a mockery of the spirit of equality in a democracy, an exclusive or call it a secret…

Gone in two days!
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Gone in two days!

April 21, 2026

Ex-Minister S.R. Mahesh says: CESC Officer ‘demoted’ and transferred 2 days after taking charge for refusing Dr. Yathindra’s request Mysore/Mysuru: State JD(S) Working President and former Minister S.R. Mahesh, has in a press release, alleged that MLC Dr. Yathindra, son of CM Siddaramaiah, was behind the demotion and transfer of an official attached to Chamundeshwari…

Echo of Chitradurga, Yadgir bus accidents: RTO intensifies checks on out-of-State tourist vehicles
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Echo of Chitradurga, Yadgir bus accidents: RTO intensifies checks on out-of-State tourist vehicles

April 21, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Transport Department has stepped up checks on tourist vehicles from outside Karnataka, targeting illegal operations and tax evasion, particularly those plying without valid All-India Permits. Special teams are inspecting vehicles at key locations across the city, including the Mysore Palace parking area, Doddakere Maidan, the Zoo premises and Chamundi Hill, as well…

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