As per the Karnataka Gazette Notification, all the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Government Offices, Employers, Local Authority, Companies, Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies, Educational Institutions, etc., who are liable to deduct Profession Tax (PT) from the salary of February 2026 payable to their employees, shall deduct PT of Rs.300 instead of Rs. 200. This…
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Badminton: Entries invited
February 19, 2026Golden Juniors Badminton Tournament will be held at Spark7 Courts in Bengaluru on Apr. 11 and 12 for both boys and girls in the age group of +9, +11, +13, +15 and +17 years. The knockout tournament is open for all players with competition in Boys Singles, Boys Doubles, Girls Singles and Girls Doubles. Last…
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KarnatakaOne Centres
February 19, 2026The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Mysuru, has invited online applications from eligible persons for establishment of KarnatakaOne Centres on franchisee terms, at the following places in Mysuru district: H.D. Kote Town Municipal Council, Hunsur CMC, Bogadi, Kadakola and Rammanahalli Town Panchayats in Mysuru taluk; Hootagalli CMC, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Periyapatna Town Municipal Council…
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Yuva Nidhi scheme
February 19, 2026The Department of Employment and Training has invited applications from eligible qualified and unemployed youths (Diploma holders/ Graduates/Post-Graduates) for registration to the State Government’s ‘Yuva Nidhi’ scheme, for availing monthly financial assistance. The beneficiaries of the scheme are required to submit a self-declaration form declaring their unemployment even after 6 months of their educational qualification,…
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Calling women self-help groups
February 19, 2026The K.R. Nagar Town Municipal Council (TMC) has invited applications from women self-help groups formed under DAY-NULM scheme, for maintenance of Mahatma Gandhi Park located in Ward 9 of K.R. Nagar TMC. Eligible women self-help groups coming under K.R. Nagar TMC limits can obtain the prescribed application form from the TMC Office and submit the…
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Zipline over Karanji Lake
February 18, 2026Do we need it? Environmental activists have raised concerns over the proposed zipline inside Karanji Lake Nature Park and the adjoining Mysuru Zoo, both eco-sensitive zones, citing worsening traffic congestion caused by converging roads and heavy tourist inflow. They have also flagged safety risks linked to pillars being erected for the facility and recalled the…
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Noisy silencers Silenced
February 18, 2026Residents’ complaints trigger crackdown on wheelies, loud exhausts Mysuru: As part of the National Road Safety Month campaign, Mysuru Police crushed 378 defective silencers seized during special drives against wheelies and modified exhausts on bikes and scooters, rendering them unusable. The altered silencers were found to be causing severe noise pollution and inconvenience to road…
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2 Bengaluru-based drugs suppliers arrested
February 18, 2026Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police, who were targeting local drug peddlers to make Mysuru a drug-free city, are now targeting those supplying narcotic substances to city. On Feb. 17, CCB Police have arrested two Bengaluru-based drugs suppliers and have seized 51.83 grams MDMA drug worth about Rs. 5.10 lakh and 2.230 kgs ganja worth about…
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NJ Hospital conducts Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Session
February 18, 2026Mysuru: As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, NJ Hospital, Mysuru, conducted an interactive awareness session on menstrual hygiene for high school girl students of St. Joseph’s School. The awareness session was led by Dr. D. Sindhu Lakshmi, who spoke to students about menstruation, menstrual hygiene practices, common myths, nutrition during periods and…
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Bengaluru Chalo tomorrow: KSRTC puts brakes on staff; moves ‘No Work No Pay’ policy
February 18, 2026Mysuru: With the employees of various Transport Corporations including KSRTC giving a call for Bengaluru Chalo tomorrow (Feb. 19) under the banner of Joint Committee of Trade Unions, KSRTC authorities have taken all precautionary measures to ensure smooth operation of buses in the interest of commuters. Bengaluru Chalo has been called to exert pressure on…
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