Kodagu’s Rishav selected for Vizzy Trophy
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Kodagu’s Rishav selected for Vizzy Trophy

February 23, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Nineteenyear-old Rishav Appachu Manavattira, a second-year Mechanical Engineering student at RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru, has been selected to represent the South Zone in the prestigious Vizzy Trophy organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament will be held from Mar. 1 to 5 at Panjim Gymkhana Ground,…

Hoofbeat Marathon in Maharashtra: City’s three young equestrians excel
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Hoofbeat Marathon in Maharashtra: City’s three young equestrians excel

February 23, 2026

Mysuru: Three young riders from Mysuru-based Chamundi Horses put up an impressive show at the ‘Hoofbeat Marathon’, Maharashtra State Endurance Championship, held from Feb. 6 to 8 at Karjat                                   in Maharashtra. L. Kshaminaam Urs, 14, a student of Sadvidya High School, Mysuru, completed the 40-km endurance ride on his horse ‘Bheema’ in 3 hours and…

Sangeetha Vidwan R. Raghu performs on Shivarathri
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Sangeetha Vidwan R. Raghu performs on Shivarathri

February 23, 2026

Sangeetha Vidwan R. Raghu presenting a Karnatak Classical Vocal Music Concert at Sri Maruleshwara Temple in Kuvempunagar, Mysuru, on Feb. 15 on the occasion of ‘Shiva Deepotsava’ night-long cultural programme organised as part of Shivarathri celebrations. He is accompanied by Vid. Shanthkumar on violin, Vid. Nataraj on mridanga and Vid. Mohan on morching.

Kumuda R.V. Srinivasamurthy
Obituary

Kumuda R.V. Srinivasamurthy

February 23, 2026

Kumuda R.V. Srinivasamurthy (96), Proprietor of Shakthi Power Press at Jayanagar 13th Cross, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her children, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city  yesterday evening.

V. Geetha
Obituary

V. Geetha

February 23, 2026

V. Geetha (46), wife of Srinivasa Murthy and a resident of Siddanahundi village in the taluk, passed away yesterday at the village. She leaves behind her husband, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at her native place this afternoon.

Krishnashetty
Obituary

Krishnashetty

February 23, 2026

Krishnashetty (84), residing near Hosa Agrahara Railway Station, passed away yesterday. He leaves behind three daughters including teacher Veena, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at his farm land today, according to family sources

Kumar
Obituary

Kumar

February 23, 2026

Kumar (64), retired KSRTC Conductor and a resident of Rathnapuri village in the taluk, passed away on Saturday at  the village. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, one daughter, brother Dalit Activist Harihara Anandaswamy and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held yesterday at the village, according to family sources.

Events Today

Events today – Feb. 23: Gowthama Education and Cultural Seva Trust, Mysuru, Kannada & Culture Department, Bengaluru

February 23, 2026

Valedictory of free theatre and folk art forms training camp, Folk Scholar Prof. H.S. Ramachandragowda inaugurates, Kananda & Culture Department Mysuru Joint Director V.N. Mallikarjunaswamy presides, Kananda & Culture Department Mysuru Asst. Director Dr. M.D. Sudarshan, Akhila Karnataka Government Women Employees Association Mysuru President Dr. Cauvery Prakash and Nalwadi Trust Mysuru Founder Dinesh Chammalige (NINASAM)…

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