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Aarti, Laksha Deepotsava draw crowds at River Kapila
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Aarti, Laksha Deepotsava draw crowds at River Kapila

December 22, 2025

Nanjangud: The banks of the Kapila River in Nanjangud witnessed a grand spiritual spectacle last evening, as thousands of devotees gathered for the Kapila Aarti and Laksha Deepotsava organised by the Yuva Brigade at Snana Ghatta. The rituals began with worship of the Shivalinga installed at Hadinaru Kalu Mantapa. Swami Sarvajayanandaji and Swami Pramathadeepanandaji of…

Kruthi Sangama at AVK
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Kruthi Sangama at AVK

December 22, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Kruthi Sangama-2025, an exhibition of Science and English Projects including working models and charts, was organised at Acharya Vidya Kula (AVK), Mysuru. Dharma Prasad, CEO, Chief Scientist, PROSETTA Bioconformatics and Nirupa Madappa, a teacher and  Student Counsellor, were the chief guests who inaugurated the exhibition and visited all the sections. Art and Craft work…

Students stage flash mob, take part in Heritage Hunt
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Students stage flash mob, take part in Heritage Hunt

December 22, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: A heritage-themed flash mob performed by schoolchildren was held for the first time in Mysuru at the forecourt of the Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Mysore Palace North Gate, yesterday, drawing public attention to the city’s cultural legacy. Over 170 students from Purna Chetana School presented a 30-minute performance featuring 14 songs that drew inspiration from…

ASG Eye Hospital launches cashless Karnataka Arogya Sanjivini Scheme
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ASG Eye Hospital launches cashless Karnataka Arogya Sanjivini Scheme

December 22, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Teachers play a crucial role in identifying eye-related problems among children and their timely observations often prompt parents to bring their children for eye check-ups, said Dr. H.M. Mahesh Kumar, Vitreoretina Surgeon and Uvea Specialist at ASG Eye Hospital, Mysuru. He was speaking at the launch of the cashless Karnataka Arogya Sanjivini Scheme (KASS),…

Railway fare hike from Dec. 26
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Railway fare hike from Dec. 26

December 22, 2025

New Delhi: The Railways has increased train ticket fare by one paisa per km for journeys in ordinary class beyond 215 kms and two paise per km for non-Air Conditioned classes of Mail or Express trains and AC classes of all trains. The new rates will be effective from Dec. 26. The hike is the…

Niranthara Theatre Fest concludes
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Niranthara Theatre Fest concludes

December 22, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The five-day Niranthara Theatre Festival, organised by Niranthara Foundation at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises here, concluded last evening. With packed audiences attending every day, the Festival once again highlighted the power of theatre in nurturing refined sensibilities, social harmony and human values. Speaking as the chief guest at the valedictory programme, thinker and…

Mediation ‘For the Nation’
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Mediation ‘For the Nation’

December 22, 2025

90-Day Drive at Taluk & District Law Courts from Jan. 2, 2026 Mysore/Mysuru: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), in association with National Legal Services Authority (NLSA), New Delhi and Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, Bengaluru, has jointly organised a Special Campaign — Mediation ‘For the Nation’ 90 Days Drive — to settle cases pending…

JSS STU wins CII “Excellence for Women in STEM 2025” Award
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JSS STU wins CII “Excellence for Women in STEM 2025” Award

December 22, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru, has been conferred with “CII Award on Excellence for Women in STEM 2025” for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the University’s sustained efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The award was presented by the Confederation of Indian Industry…

Noted Kodagu hockey coach Puchimada Harish passes away
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Noted Kodagu hockey coach Puchimada Harish passes away

December 22, 2025

Ponnampet: Senior hockey coach and former Ponnampet Gram Panchayat member Puchimada Harish (76) passed away at a private hospital in Mysuru yesterday following illness. He is survived by his wife, a son, two daughters, a brother, grand-children and a host of relatives and close associates. A resident of Ponnampet and the eldest son of noted…

Cameraman M.S. Rajappan no more
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Cameraman M.S. Rajappan no more

December 22, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: M.S. Rajappan (92), a cameraman, who had shot nearly 400 feature films and about 350 advertising shorts and documentaries, passed away at his residence in J.P. Nagar here this morning. He leaves behind his wife Sathyaprema, daughter M.R. Radika (Chitra), son-in-law M.C. Rajanikanthraj Urs, grand- daughter Lakshmi and a host of relatives and friends….

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