Mysore/Mysuru: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, brought together scientists, staff members and students to recognise the achievements and contributions of women in science and society recently. Dr. P. Deepa, Director, Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute, Mysuru, was the chief guest while Dr. C.M. Parameshwara, CEO and Founder of Smiles Hospital, Bengaluru, was…
Western Ghats crucial for water security: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
April 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Effective management of watershed regions in tune with the environment can significantly enhance agricultural productivity and even double farmers’ income, said Senior Scientist Dr. T.V. Ramachandra. He was delivering a Technical Talk on ‘Ecologically Sensitive Regions in the Western Ghats: Conservation for Intergenerational’ at the World Earth Day programme organised by the Institution of…
Sringeri Assembly Segment: Re-counting of postal ballots on May 2
April 27, 2026Chikkamagalur: Following a High Court order, the Chikkamagalur District Administration will take up re-counting of postal ballots concerning Sringeri Assembly Segment of the district on May 2. T.D. Rajegowda of the Congress had defeated his nearest rival D.N. Jeevraj of the BJP by a slender margin of 201 votes in the 2023 Assembly elections from…
Panel discussion on ‘Smoke-Free and Healthy Mysuru’ held at Bharath Cancer Hospital
April 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: To make Mysuru a tobacco-free city within 1,000 days, leading Oncologist Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar, Founder and Chairman of HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., and Bharath Hospital & Institute of Oncology (BHIO), called for urgent and sustained action combining strict enforcement, public participation and long-term health planning. Chairing the panel discussion on “Smoke-Free Mysuru, Healthy Mysuru,”…
Hon. Doctorate conferred on Mysuru-born Cartoonist
April 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-born noted Cartoonist B.V. Panduranga Rao was awarded the prestigious Hon. Doctorate Award in Cartooning and Environmental Awareness by the World Culture and Environment Protection Commission, New Delhi. He was honoured at the 9th Sahitya Seva Award Presentation Ceremony held at the Green Lounge, New Delhi, on Apr. 17 by Bollywood Actor Sudesh Berry,…
Now, Endobronchial Ultrasound technology at Manipal Hospitals in Mysuru
April 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant step towards respiratory care in the region, Manipal Hospitals, Mysuru, highlighted the impact of Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) through a real patient success story at a press conference held in city recently. Renowned Pulmonologists — Consultant – Pulmonology Dr. R. Lakshmi Narasimhan, Associate Consultant – Pulmonology Dr. K. Spurthi and Hospital Director…
Dr. Rajkumar Kala Seva Ratna Awards presented
April 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: As part of thespian actor Dr. Rajkumar’s 98th birth anniversary celebrations on Apr. 24, ‘Dr. Rajkumar Kala Seva Ratna’ awards were presented to art patrons at Patrakarthara Bhavana in the city. Dr. Rajkumar Musical Group presented the awards to former District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Dr. Y.D. Rajanna, C. Raju, M. Manjunath, Ashwini Shastry,…
Graduation Ceremony at St. Philos
April 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Graduation Ceremony of St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysuru, will be held tomorrow (Apr. 28) at 10 am at the Indoor Stadium of the College campus. Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao, Bishop of Diocese of Mysore and President of MDES, will preside. Chief guest, Prof. U. Dinesh Kumar, Director, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore,…
Selected for Udupi Mutt’s Natl. Award
April 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The city’s Abhrumni Gurukula’s Vidwan Bemmathi Vijayendra Acharya is among the three Vidwans selected for the prestigious Annual National Award given by Udupi’s Sri Bhandarakeri Mutt. The two other awardees are Pandit Chitaguppa Padmanabha Acharya of Hyderabad and Vidwan Nagasampige Raghothama Acharya of Bagalkot. Vidwan Bemmathi Vijayendra Acharya, who learnt his scholarly education at…
Woman among others injured as ambulance hits car
April 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A woman sustained a fracture to her left shoulder while others sustained injuries when an ambulance rammed into their car near B.C. Lingaiah Circle on KRS Road here on Friday evening. The woman, who suffered a fracture, is 26-year-old C.G. Ananya, an Engineer by profession and a resident of Dhatrinagar in Srirangapatna. In her…















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