As Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has taken up its fourth quarterly maintenance works at 66/11 KV Doora Power Distribution Centre, there will be disruption in power supply tomorrow (Feb. 25) between 10 am and 5 pm at Bidaragudu and Kembalu Water Supply Plants, according to a press release from the Executive Engineer (EE),…
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CM in city tomorrow
February 24, 2026Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will arrive in Mysuru on a one-day visit tomorrow (Feb. 25). The CM, who will land at Mysore Airport in Mandakalli at 5.15 pm, will take part in local programmes, following which he will return to Bengaluru at 9 pm the same day.
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Mysore Silk Sarees get pricier by 8 to 10%
February 23, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: With gold and silver prices soaring, the cost of Mysore Silk sarees has risen sharply, by about 8 to 10 percent and now ranges from Rs. 19,000 to Rs. 2.5 lakh depending on the variety, design and texture. Despite the higher prices, customers continue to flock to buy them, drawn by their distinctive colours,…
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Stadium planned at KSIC Filature Factory land in T. Narasipur: Protest intensifies to change site
February 23, 2026T. Narasipur: Protest against the proposed stadium at the land belonging to Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Filature Factory in the town has intensified with former T. Narasipur Town Municipal Council member and actor Arjun Ramesh joining the stir with a demand to shift the stadium to a different location from KSIC premises. Arjun Ramesh,…
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Seventh edition of Mysuru Literary Fest-2026: ‘Mysore proved Indians could self-govern’
February 23, 2026Mysore Literary Association, founded in 2016, aims to promote literary activities and conduct festivals to enrich English studies in the royal city. It has so far held numerous literary events including seven Mysuru Literary Fests under the Chairmanship of its Founder-President Prof. K.C. Belliappa, who is also the former Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal…
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‘Don Quixote and Kathakali share expressive art traditions’
February 23, 2026University of Kerala’s senior professor Dr. B. Hariharan speaks about expressive storytelling Mysore/Mysuru: Kathakali, Kerala’s world-renowned classical dance-drama with a history spanning over 400 years, communicates through gestures, expressions and symbolic hand movements that together form a universal language understood across cultures, said Dr. B. Hariharan, Senior Professor of English at the University of Kerala….
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Preeti Shenoy delves into crafting stories with trust
February 23, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: “Writing is not merely about acknowledging readers. It is about crafting stories and novels rooted in trust and credibility through research,” said author and illustrator Preeti Shenoy. In conversation with Geetha Kariappa, Shenoy reflected on her literary journey, emphasising that writing should inspire readers. “For me, books themselves have been the greatest source of…
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Curtains fall on Paridrishya International Festival of Short Films & Documentaries
February 23, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day Paridrishya 4th International Short Films and Documentaries Festival organised by Mysuru Cinema Society concluded yesterday, with MPs Yaudveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Dr. C. N. Manjunath, veteran actors Girija Lokesh, Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) Vice-President Sundarraj, director S.V. Rajendra Singh Babu among others gracing the stage. Speaking on the occasion,…
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After four months gap… Safari at Bandipur, Nagarahole begins
February 23, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government giving its nod for partial resumption of wildlife safaris in Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves, permitting operations at 50 percent capacity, safaris at the two Tiger Reserves began after a gap of four months with safari goers spotting tigers, elephants, leopards, deer, gaurs, birds and other wild animals on the…
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Fall in tobacco prices: Minister warns of seizing tobacco godowns in district
February 23, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture K. Venkatesh has warned of seizing the godowns of tobacco companies in the district, if they fail to buy tobacco from farmers at the rate existing prior to Sankranti festival. The companies have been told to discuss with their higher authorities and inform the District Administration by tomorrow…
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