Mysore/Mysuru: National Technology Day was celebrated at CSIR-CFTRI with the theme ‘Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth’, in city recently. The programme highlighted the importance of technology-driven innovations in addressing societal and industrial needs. A. Apparao, Managing Director, CEC Flavours and Fragrances Pvt. Ltd., who was the Chief Guest, delivered the Technology Day address. Recalling his…
Ganja hidden among marigold, pigeon pea crops: Additional SP
May 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Additional Superintendent of Police C. Mallik has said cannabis (ganja) plants are often cultivated clandestinely among crops such as marigold and pigeon pea and directed officials of the Horticulture and Agriculture Departments to conduct regular field inspections to detect illegal cultivation. Speaking at the Narco Coordination (NCORD) Committee meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s…
Gang poses as ‘fundraisers’, cheats public in Mandya
May 20, 2026Mandya: There is a gang on the prowl which is robbing people on the pretext of collecting donations. The gang members act as if they are specially abled and rob people of their mobile phones, purse and other items. Two such incidents have been caught on CCTV cameras. The gang is said to be active…
Three arrested for smuggling PDS rice; 11 quintals seized
May 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In a joint operation, the Food and Civil Supplies Department officials and the Police have taken three persons into custody after they were found transporting PDS rice illegally in an auto on Sunday. A total of 11.43 quintal PDS rice, which was purchased from the public and the auto used for the transportation has…
Unidentified bodies found
May 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, Mysuru City and Railway Police have found bodies of unidentified persons at various locations in city and have registered cases. In the first case, an unidentified man, who was found lying in an unconscious state near Harding Circle and admitted to K.R. Hospital by Nazarbad Police has breathed his last at…
Telugu Samskruthika Samithi to host ‘An Evening with Samavedam’
May 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Telugu Samskruthika Samithi, Mysuru, has organised ‘An Evening with Samavedam’ at PD Reddy Telugu Bhavanam in Ramakrishnanagar on May 26 from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. It features a divine discourse by Brahmashri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma, a renowned spiritual luminary, recipient of the Samanvaya Saraswati and Telugu Koyila awards. Profile: Brahmasri Samavedam, born on…
Understanding shoe size
May 20, 2026By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam I have spent a considerable part of my life trying to understand shoe size. Not in the literal sense. I know what a size nine is. I have worn one for decades without philosophical confusion. What baffles me is the way we use the idea of shoe size as a proxy…
UGD work over, but traffic woes continue
May 20, 2026Sir, Repeated trenching works taken up for Underground Drainage (UGD) pipeline laying from Nirmala Convent Junction towards Gokulam Third Stage were completed nearly two months ago. During the execution of the civil works, motorists and pedestrians had to endure severe inconvenience due to dust, traffic congestion and unsafe road conditions. However, despite the completion of…
Dr. S. Prasannakumar
May 20, 2026Dr. S. Prasannakumar (88), retired Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry Department and a resident of VV Puram, passed away at his son’s residence in Bengaluru yesterday. He had served as the President of Retired Veterinarians Association, Mysuru. He leaves behind his wife Hemalatha, daughter Roopa, son Rajendra and a host of relatives and friends. Last…
Nellira D. Vasu
May 20, 2026Nellira D. Vasu (76), an ex-serviceman and a resident of N.R. Mohalla, passed away this morning in city. A native of Birunani village in Ponnampet taluk of Kodagu district, he leaves behind his wife Tulasi (Karthamada), daughter Pranitha and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at his estate in Birunani village…















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