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Paper-pulp Dolls

October 29, 2025

Artist K.S. Raghavendra of Inchara Kalakshetra in Mysuru moulds magic from old newspapers, reviving Gombe Habba spirit… The word Navaratri or Dasara instantly brings to mind majestic elephants in training, the grandeur of Jumboo Savari, the Torchlight Parade, the brilliance of city illumination and a host of exhibitions — from art, craft and books to…

Echo of Kurnool bus blaze: KSRTC safety audit begins
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Echo of Kurnool bus blaze: KSRTC safety audit begins

October 28, 2025

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation Mysuru depots begin emergency safety assessment of 1,307 buses Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of the recent horrific bus fire in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, that claimed 20 lives after a private sleeper bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after ramming into a bike, the State Government has taken serious…

Two tiger attacks spur State to form wildlife conflict task force
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Two tiger attacks spur State to form wildlife conflict task force

October 28, 2025

Centralised command centre, drones and thermal cameras to aid wildlife monitoring Bandipur: In a decisive move to curb rising instances of human-wildlife conflict, Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has directed the formation of a State-level Task Force comprising local elected representatives, NGOs and environmental experts. The initiative aims to ensure a coordinated response to wildlife-related…

Take Off…
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Take Off…

October 27, 2025

Direct flights from Mysuru to Mumbai, Goa & Tirupati soon Mysuru, Oct. 27 – The long-pending demand for enhanced air connectivity from Mysore Airport at Mandakalli is set to be fulfilled soon, with direct flights to major destinations including Mumbai, Goa and Tirupati likely to commence in the coming weeks. At present, barring Hyderabad and…

Wheel Lock !
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Wheel Lock !

October 27, 2025

Mysuru, Oct. 27 – Finally responding to the growing menace of vehicles being parked haphazardly in ‘No Parking Zones’ and on main roads, the Mysuru City Traffic Police launched a special ‘Wheel Lock’ drive this morning around Devaraja Market, including New Sayyaji Rao Road. To deter haphazard parking and ensure traffic discipline, Police often use…

Dr. B.V. Rajagopal passes away
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Dr. B.V. Rajagopal passes away

October 27, 2025

Mysuru, Oct. 27- Dr. B.V. Rajagopal (89), city’s renowned physician and cardiologist, passed away following brief illness on Oct. 25 in city. A resident of Kuvempunagar, he leaves behind his daughters Dr. Kalpana Pandit and Dr. Srilaxmi Pandit, sons Dr. Sandeep Raj Pandit and Deepak Raj Pandit, an engineer and a host of relatives and…

432 dogs show off their skills
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432 dogs show off their skills

October 26, 2025

Mysuru, Oct. 26 – The Scouts and Guides Grounds near the Old DC’s Office came alive this morning with wagging tails, cheerful barks, and excited cheers as the Canine Club of Mysore, affiliated with the Kennel Club of India, hosted the 11th and 12th Championship Dog Shows along with Obedience Trials. Hundreds of students, dog…

Canal land used for layout at Belagola!
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Canal land used for layout at Belagola!

October 26, 2025

Mysuru, Oct. 26 – Mandya Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Kumara has accorded sanction to prosecute two Revenue Department officials — a former Revenue Inspector and a former Village Accountant — for illegally converting canal land (Government property) for residential purposes in Belagola village of Srirangapatna taluk. The DC, who is the competent authority, issued the…

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