Mysore/Mysuru: Two unidentified persons were found dead at Varuna Lake on Mysuru- T. Narasipur Road yesterday morning. One of the deceased is aged about 50- 55 years and another, a 35-year-old. According to local fishermen, the 55-year-old person, had told them that he was from Chamarajanagar and was jobless. While the body of another is…
Old DC Office now photo-shoot spot
February 22, 2026Photo shoots in Mysuru have found a new address: The Old Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office building, a prominent heritage structure in the heart of the city. With plans to convert the Wadiyar-era structure into a museum under the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme yet to take off, the unused building has increasingly become a favoured…
A Revisit to my days of Rail Travel
February 22, 2026By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Just a few days ago, I read a short piece on an online national news channel, about a small bit of controversy that had been created by a family that had decided to make its own sandwiches, while on board the train that they had been travelling in. As…
Kotivruksha Park turns into a fire trap
February 22, 2026Sir, We, the residents of Srirampura 2nd Stage, BEML Nagar, raise serious concerns over the deteriorating condition of Kotivruksha Park, which has been left unattended by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Due to a lack of watering and proper maintenance, the once-green park has turned into a stretch of dried plants and withered trees. With…
Safe Mysuru Marathon in city on March 1
February 22, 2026IGP (Southern Range) Dr. M.B. Boralingaiah (third from left) releasing the poster of Safe Mysuru Marathon – 2026, jointly organised by Mysuru City and District Police to be held on Mar.1, at his office in city yesterday. Also seen are (from left) DCP (Crime and Traffic) K.S. Sundar Raj, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, SP…
Paridrishya to conclude this evening
February 22, 2026Singers Hemanth Kumar and Lahari Mahesh mesmerised the audience during Swara Sandya – 2026, organised as part of the ongoing Paridrishya 4th International Short Films and Documentaries Festival organised by Mysuru Cinema Society at Maharaja’s College Ground, here yesterday. The film festival will conclude this evening with award presentation ceremony.
T.S. Gopalakrishna
February 22, 2026T.S. Gopalakrishna (85), retired Principal of Sarada Vilas B.Ed College and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away following brief illness this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife Nagamani, children Lavanya, Jagannatha and Roopa and a host of relatives, friends and students. Last rites will be held at the foot of Chamundi Hill tomorrow.
Rajanayaka
February 22, 2026Rajanayaka (52), Mysuru Mithra agent and a resident of Tondawadi village in the taluk, passed away following brief illness at a private hospital yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Tondawadi village yesterday evening, according to family sources.
Raju
February 22, 2026Raju (58), a resident of Basavanapura village in the taluk, passed away following a heart attack at a private hospital yesterday. He leaves behind his wife Karagamma, daughter Megha, son-in-law Sunil, son Yogesh, daughter-in-law Priya, grandson Samarth and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the village.
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 23: Arivu Samshodhana Vidyarthigala Vedike, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS), Mysuru
February 22, 2026Interaction on Dr. Banjagere Jayaprakash’s translated works, KIKS Director Prof. N.K. Lolakshi presides, KIKS premises, 10.30 am.














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