Mysuru: The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, has organised NAVONNATIE – Student Induction Programme-2026 from Sept. 6 to 15. NAVONNATIE, signifying ‘New Beginning towards New Heights,’ marks the beginning of a transformative phase in the lives of the new students. The Inaugural Session of NAVONNATIE along with Fresher’s Day, will be held tomorrow (Sept….
Nativity Feast of Mother Mary in city churches
September 5, 2026Mysuru: Monthi Fest, the Nativity (birthday) of the Blessed Virgin Mary, will be celebrated at Holy Family Church in Hinkal on Sept. 6. At 9.45 am, there will be offering of flowers to Infant Mary, followed by Holy Mass in Konkani. Bishop of Mysuru Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao SJ will be the main…
Rotary Mysore hosts blood donation drive at NIE North & South campuses
September 5, 2026Engineering Minds, Life-Saving Hearts Mysuru: Rotary Mysore joined hands with NIE’s North and South Campuses, CurePlus Blood Centre, Mysuru and Basavarajendra Blood Centre, Chamarajanagar, for a blood donation drive that drew an overwhelming response from the NIE community. A total of 465 units were collected — 250 at the South Campus and 215 at the…
Power disruption across Mysuru city tomorrow
September 5, 2026Mysuru: Several parts of Mysuru city will be facing power disruption tomorrow (Sept. 6) from 10 am to 6 pm, due to essential maintenance works to be taken up by V.V. Mohalla Division of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC). Some of the areas to be affected are as follows: 66/11 KV Hebbal Power Distribution Centre:…
Nailed…!
September 4, 2026Mysuru: Mysuru city is getting a bridal makeover ahead of this year’s grand Dasara festivities, with the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) and its electrical contractors taking up large-scale illumination and decoration works along key arterial roads. While the illumination is expected to add to the city’s festive appeal, with circles, junctions and landmark buildings…
Abhimanyu to bow out of Dasara as Nishane Aane
September 4, 2026Mysuru: Bowing to public sentiment, Forest Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy has directed the Forest Department to accord a befitting farewell to ‘Combing Star’ Abhimanyu, who has carried the Golden Howdah six times. The 2026 Dasara will be Abhimanyu’s final appearance and the celebrated elephant will serve as the Nishane Aane in the Vijayadashami procession (Jumboo…
Harangi, Mathigodu elephant camps reopen with new SOPs
September 4, 2026Echo of tourist death at Dubare No more touching, feeding or selfies with jumbos; 10-metre safety buffer Mysuru: The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) framed following the tragic death of a Chennai-based woman tourist at Dubare Elephant Camp have been implemented at all elephant camps in Kodagu. Following the implementation of the SOPs, the Harangi Tree…
Everyone wants to see Bheema!
September 4, 2026Mysuru: Though Dasara elephant Bheema has been kept as a reserve elephant this festival season for specific reasons, crowds continue to flock Mathigodu Elephant Camp to catch a glimpse of the popular jumbo. Visitors are allowed to watch Bheema from the designated viewing zone in accordance with the rules. Known for his majestic presence and…
Dasara set for a fresh new look
September 4, 2026All South Indian Chief Ministers to be invited; short films on Mysuru’s attractions; static displays of Defence Forces Bengaluru: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who has already announced plans to give the Mysuru Dasara festival a fresh identity, offered several suggestions at a progress review meeting held at Shakti Bhavan on Race Course Road in Bengaluru…
Srikanta to be Pattada Aane, Ekalavya Pattada Nishane Aane
September 4, 2026Mysuru: As part of preparations for this year’s 11-day Dasara festivities at the Mysore Palace, the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family has finalised the ceremonial elephants that will take part in the Palace rituals. Last evening, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar personally inspected the nine elephants of the first batch housed at the Palace premises, seven males and…












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