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Hit-and-run: Woman killed as crane hits scooter
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Hit-and-run: Woman killed as crane hits scooter

February 9, 2026

Nanjangud: A woman was killed on the spot while her husband sustained serious injuries when a crane hit the scooter they were riding in front of Prasanna Nanjundeshwara Temple at Chikkayyana Chatra on Mysuru-Ooty Highway in the taluk yesterday. The driver of the crane reportedly drove away the vehicle after the accident. While the deceased…

Financial aid distributed to cancer patients
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Financial aid distributed to cancer patients

February 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Cancer Day, the city based ODP (Organisation for the Development of People), in association with Sanghamithra organisation, distributed financial assistance to 80 cancer patients at a programme organised in ODP premises on Feb. 4. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. P. Pradeep, Surgical Oncologist, Narayana Health Hospital, elucidated the evolving landscape…

Rotary Ivory-Meenakshi Scholarship awarded to meritorious girl students
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Rotary Ivory-Meenakshi Scholarship awarded to meritorious girl students

February 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The first ‘Rotary Ivory-Meenakshi Scholarship for Girls’ was distributed to 12 meritorious girl students from various schools at an award ceremony at the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) recently. Dr. M.S. Ranganath, President, National Institute of Engineering and Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist and Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Columnist, presented Rs. 1.75 lakh…

‘Ayamotsava’ celebrates music, dance & theatre
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‘Ayamotsava’ celebrates music, dance & theatre

February 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day ‘Ayamotsava – Music, Dance and Theatre Festival’ was organised by Ayama – Academy of Fine Arts, Mysuru, at Kalamandira in city on Feb. 7 and 8. Inaugurating the programme, V.N. Mallikarjunaswamy, Joint Director, Department of Kannada & Culture, congratulated Vidushi Dr. S.V. Shambhavi Swamy and the Ayama Academy for creating a supportive…

Association of Alliance International hosts District Convention ‘Jayadratha’
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Association of Alliance International hosts District Convention ‘Jayadratha’

February 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru:  The Association of Alliance International District 255(D) hosted its 2nd District Convention ‘Jayadratha’ at Kalyani Hotel in Hebbal recently, bringing together over 500 delegates and organisation leaders to celebrate a year of unprecedented growth and service. ​The convention was inaugurated by the Founder of Association of Alliance International, Ally Tirupati Raju, who was accompanied…

Neurodiversity: ‘Family plays key role in effective care’
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Neurodiversity: ‘Family plays key role in effective care’

February 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Stressing that families are the cornerstone of effective care for neurodiverse children, Prof. Thomas Kishore, researcher and Clinical Psychologist from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, inaugurated a two-day RCI-CRE National Workshop at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, recently. Speaking after inaugurating the workshop on “Emerging…

Mysureans run for cleanliness
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Mysureans run for cleanliness

February 8, 2026

Mysuru: Braving chilly weather, hundreds of Mysureans and enthusiasts from various places, took part in the ‘Marathon for Cleanliness,’ organised by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) this morning. Marathon was held as part of the directive of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to organise a Nationwide ‘Swachh Marathon’ under the theme ‘Public Participation…

Minor 2.4 magnitude quake hits T. Narasipur; no damage reported
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Minor 2.4 magnitude quake hits T. Narasipur; no damage reported

February 8, 2026

Mysuru: A minor earthquake, measuring 2.4 on the Richter Scale, was recorded last evening at 5.13.13 in the Kolatturu Gram Panchayat limits of T. Narasipur taluk. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the epicentre was located at Kolatturu Gram Panchayat at coordinates 12.28° N latitude and 76.98° E longitude, with  a…

Budget lays foundation for Viksit Bharat 2047: HDK
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Budget lays foundation for Viksit Bharat 2047: HDK

February 8, 2026

Centre not neglecting Karnataka; projects delayed due to State, says Kumaraswamy Mysuru: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy defended the Union Budget and criticised the Karnataka Government over the Bengaluru Metro fare hike, accusing it of unfairly blaming the Centre despite bearing the larger share of project funding. Addressing…

Kodagu trader dies in suicide pact with family
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Kodagu trader dies in suicide pact with family

February 8, 2026

Incident in Wayanad; wife, daughter injured; two sons escape unhurt Mysuru:  Even as the death of Confident Group chief C.J. Roy in Bengaluru remains fresh in public memory, another tragic incident involving financial distress has been reported from Kodagu. A 42-year-old businessman from Kutta village in Ponnampet taluk, identified as M.P. Sajeer, attempted suicide along…

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