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Environmentalists condemn felling of trees in Aranya Bhavan premises
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Environmentalists condemn felling of trees in Aranya Bhavan premises

February 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Environmentalists have severely condemned the authorities for felling more than 10 fully grown trees in the premises of Aranya Bhavan in Ashokapuram for facilitating construction of residential quarters. The Forest Department has identified a parcel of land adjacent to Sandalwood yard (Srigandha Kothi) in Aranya Bhavan premises for construction of  staff residential quarters. In…

Have darshan of Gujarat’s Somnath Temple in Mysuru
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Have darshan of Gujarat’s Somnath Temple in Mysuru

February 7, 2026

Brahma Kumaris build a replica of the temple in Vijayanagar Mysore/Mysuru:  This Mahashivarathri, the devotees of Lord Shiva can have ‘Divya Darshana’ of Sri Somnath Temple in Gujarat — one of the Dwadasha Jyotirlingas which is visited by a large number of devotees throughout the year — for 15 days in Mysuru! Prajapita Brahma Kumaris…

‘Traders should not ignore GST or IT notices’
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‘Traders should not ignore GST or IT notices’

February 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Joint Commissioner of Commercial Tax Balasubramanya has cautioned that Traders should not ignore GST tax or Income Tax (IT) notices issued by the competent authorities. He was speaking after inaugurating the one-day Zonal Tax Conference organised by Tax Consultants Association of India, Mysuru, at a private hotel in Vijayanagar here yesterday. Stressing on the…

Swachh Marathon tomorrow at 6 am
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Swachh Marathon tomorrow at 6 am

February 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As per the directive of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, a nationwide Swachh Marathon will be held on Feb. 8 (Sunday) under the theme “Public Participation in Cleanliness.” To create awareness about maintaining cleanliness and keeping Mysuru trash-free, the Marathon will be flagged off at 6 am from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple…

AIISH establishes Wellness Centre to strengthen mental health support
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AIISH establishes Wellness Centre to strengthen mental health support

February 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, has set up a Wellness Centre at its campus to provide comprehensive mental health care and support services for students and staff. It offers psychological assessment, counselling and therapeutic interventions through qualified clinical psychologists, along with psychiatric consultation, adopting a holistic approach to mental…

Senior journalist Srinivasan no more
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Senior journalist Srinivasan no more

February 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Journalist K.V. Srinivasan (82), who was popularly known as ‘Brother’ in Media circles, passed away at his residence in Kalkunike village in Hunsur taluk yesterday. He was a bachelor and was ailing for some time. He was discharged from a Mysuru Hospital only on Thursday. Srinivasan, who believed in Gandhian Philosophy, had a…

Selected for DVG Literary Award
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Selected for DVG Literary Award

February 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: C.H. Gopal Bhat, a noted limerick poet from Kerala, has been selected for the prestigious ‘Dr. DVG Muktaka Sahitya Award’ given by the city’s Karnataka Muktaka Sahitya Academy Trust. Gopal Bhat will be conferred the award at a programme to take place at Rotary West auditorium in Saraswathipuram, commencing at 10.30 am on Feb….

Dr. Vasundhara to Australia
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Dr. Vasundhara to Australia

February 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Dance Guru Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy is proceeding to Australia on Feb.10.  She will conduct Vasundharabani training and lecture demonstration at Brisbane on the invitation from “Art of Viniyas.” From there she will proceed to Melbourne to conduct a week- long workshop on “Vasundharabani” and prepare Vidu. Tanvi Ojha Kumar — Artistic Director of…

Paridrishya International Short Films Fest in city from Feb. 20
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Paridrishya International Short Films Fest in city from Feb. 20

February 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Cinema Society (MCS) will host the 4th edition of the Paridrishya International Short Films & Documentaries Festival-2026 at Maharaja College Ground from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22.  Speaking about the festival, Festival Director Padmavathi S. Bhat, who is also the Hon. Secretary of Mysuru Cinema Society, said the event was designed to be…

Rs. 25 crore land Reclaimed
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Rs. 25 crore land Reclaimed

February 6, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru:  In an early morning operation today, the Mysuru Taluk Administration cleared encroachment on 38 guntas of land in Survey No. 87, Kasaba hobli, located at a prime spot along Mysuru-Ooty National Highway (NH-766). The reclaimed land is estimated to be worth about Rs. 25 crore at the prevailing market value. Tahsildar K.M. Mahesh Kumar…

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