Mysore/Mysuru: As part of NCC Social Service and Community Development (SSCD), World Cancer Day was marked with an impactful awareness rally and lecture was organised by the 3 Kar Girls Battalion NCC in Mysuru, on Feb. 4. The programme aimed to spread knowledge about cancer, its causes, types, prevention, early detection and treatment, while inspiring…
6th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan at KSOU campus from tomorrow
February 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The 6th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan will be held at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Convocation Hall, Mukthagangothri campus in city, from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, said KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sharanappa V. Halase. Addressing mediapersons after releasing posters of the Sammelan at KSOU Guest House recently, he said the event was being organised by…
Workshop on Food Safety
February 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The BioNEST Incubation Centre at CSIR-CFTRI, in collaboration with International Training Centre for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition (ITCFSAN) of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, has organised a four-day certificate-oriented Workshop on ‘Food Safety and Export Regulations’ from Mar. 23 to 27. This comprehensive workshop will be conducted by senior officials from…
Rice pulling scam: One nabbed in city
February 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Udayagiri Police have arrested a person on charges of trying to cheat innocent people through social media by luring people to become rich through rice pulling device. The arrested has been identified as Rayan, a resident of Ghousianagar in city. Rayan, in a bid to attract people to earn crores of rupees, had posted…
Former MCC Commissioner Dr. Boregowda passes away
February 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. P. Boregowda (73), former Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), who had also served as CESC Managing Director, passed away this morning in city. A resident of Anikethana Road in Kuvempunagar, Dr. Boregowda was serving as a Consultant – Liaisoning and CSR, Health Care Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG), Bengaluru, he leaves behind two…
Children of the Sun God
February 26, 2026By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist This is an ancient tale first narrated in the Vedic corpus. The sun-god Surya is married to Saranya, who cannot bear his blazing presence. She flees in the form of a mare. Surya pursues her as a stallion and from this union are born the Ashvin…
Footpath or horse stable?
February 26, 2026Sir, “Swachh Mysuru” appears to be only a slogan. The footpath from Kukkarahalli Lake towards Kalamandira has virtually turned into a stable for horse owners and is in a complete mess. Walkers and joggers using this stretch have to be extremely cautious, as the presence of horses poses a risk and the footpath is strewn…
K. Shivakumar
February 26, 2026K. Shivakumar (68), retired teacher and a resident of Devaiahnahundi Layout, passed away yesterday in city. A native of Kadalagere village in Pandavapura taluk, he leaves behind his wife Prema, two sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning, according to…
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 27: Abhiyenthararu – A Theatre for Engineers, Mysuru
February 26, 2026Abhiyenthararu National Theatre Festival, staging of Gibberish play ‘Y – what refuses to face’ by The Interlink Theatre, Kerala, written by Ensemble and directed by Remith Ramesh, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 7 pm.
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 27: N.R. Mohalla Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust
February 26, 2026Sri Thyagaraja & Sri Purandaradasa Aradhana, Grand Music Recital by Vid. Niranjan Dindodi, accompanied by Vid. Vaibhav Ramani on violin, Vid. H.L. Shivashankar Swamy on mridanga and Vid. Sharath Koushik on ghata, Guru Bhavana, Sri Sringeri Shankara Mutt, Fort Mohalla, 6.15 pm.













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