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Record Rangoli of Sri Raghavendra Swamy… 
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Record Rangoli of Sri Raghavendra Swamy… 

July 3, 2026

Mysuru artists’ 45,144 sq. ft. long Rangoli enters Book of World Records; feat at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt premises in Mantralaya  Mysuru: A giant rangoli of Sri Raghavendra Swamy, along with Panchamukhi Anjaneya and Sri Krishna, drawn by a team of artists from Mysuru, led by Puneeth, at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt premises in Mantralaya, has entered the Book of World Records.  As part of Akshaya Tritiya, artists Puneeth, C. Lakshmi, R. Harshith and K.B. Kumaraswamy, in coordination with Raghavendra Swamy devotee, realtor Venkatachala, drew…

Bomb threat 
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Bomb threat 

July 2, 2026

Mysuru: Just four days after bomb threat e-mails had triggered a security scare at two major hotels in the city on June 28, miscreants again sent a similar threat e-mail today to the Principal District and Sessions Judge (PDJ) of Mysuru.  The e-mail was sent to pdjmys [email protected] at 1.59 am from a person with the name ‘Pavala Malli’…

Gruha Jyothi: Beneficiary Data Collection Drive
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Gruha Jyothi: Beneficiary Data Collection Drive

July 2, 2026

Mysuru: Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has begun door-to-door process of collecting the data of beneficiaries of the State Government’s flagship ‘Gruha Jyothi Yojane’ (GJY) from yesterday (July 1). CESC meter readers and staff are visiting the houses of consumers to collect information and upload the data on-site using a mobile application and a declaration…

The great bottle trap Conspiracy  
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The great bottle trap Conspiracy  

July 2, 2026

Fleeting Thoughts  By Ashvini Ranjan  In my eight decades on this earth, I have acquired one priceless piece of wisdom. If you are desperately looking for a doctor, investment adviser, chartered accountant or computer engineer, you can easily find one. But if you urgently need a plumber, electrician, carpenter or dhobi, they instantly become rarer than a tiger in the wild.  The moment the maid doesn’t turn up,…

Wife among four arrested for murder 
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Wife among four arrested for murder 

July 1, 2026

Mysuru: Shocking details are emerging from the June 29 murder case of a 50-year-old employee of a private company. The murder was initially projected as a heart attack. The deceased, Nithyananda, was a resident near Vishwamanava Double Road in Kuvempunagar.   Police have since arrested four   persons, including Nithyananda’s wife, in connection with the murder.   According to the investigation, Nithyananda was strangled to death at his house…

MP Yaduveer Wadiyar urges rethink on proposal 
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MP Yaduveer Wadiyar urges rethink on proposal 

July 1, 2026

Inclusion of Kambala in Mysuru Dasara  Says the traditional event connected to Coastal Karnataka region cannot be viewed merely in entertainment or commercial point of view  Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who is also the Titular Head of erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, has urged to State Government to reconsider its plan to include Kambala in this year’s Dasara celebrations.  Sharing a post on ‘X’ platform, Yaduveer said, “The ongoing discussions about…

A captivating musical evening 
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A captivating musical evening 

July 1, 2026

It is amazing to see that the Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), inaugurated only a year ago, continues to buzz with a variety of activities. Apart from regular music, dance and drama performances, it has hosted stand-up comedy shows, art workshops, architectural exhibitions, Kala Sapthami — a regular Wednesday treat featuring music, dance and drama — summer camps for children and adventure-based experiences….

High Rise cut-outs & High Concerns… 
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High Rise cut-outs & High Concerns… 

June 30, 2026

Mysuru, June 30 (PM&BS)- Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) makes a rule, remains nonchalant allowing the violators to have a free run and finally calls for action with a renewed vigour.   All these was evident, when high rise cut-outs and other types of publicity materials sprung up on the either side of D. Devaraj (D.D.) Urs Road, the prominent commercial hub of the city recently. …

SIR begins in Mysuru 
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SIR begins in Mysuru 

June 30, 2026

Voters may download the enumeration form from Election Commission’s portal:   https://voters.eci.gov.in Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls this morning (June 30), in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) directive.  Since its establishment in 1950, the ECI has undertaken periodic revisions of electoral rolls, with the first General…

KRS hits lowest level in 20 years 
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KRS hits lowest level in 20 years 

June 30, 2026

Mysuru: The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam has entered the crucial Southwest Monsoon season of 2026 with one of its poorest water positions in recent years, raising concerns over the sluggish progress of rainfall in Cauvery catchment areas of Kodagu.  According to official data from Cauvery Neeravari Nigama Limited (CNNL) on June 28, 2026, the reservoir held 11.233 tmcft of water at…

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