Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Postal Circle will be hosting the five-day 38th All India Postal Cultural Meet (AIPCM)-2026, a national-level event at Postal Training Centre (PTC) and Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) premises, said Sandesh Mahadevappa, Director (Headquarters), Karnataka Postal Circle, here this morning. Addressing the media persons at Postal Training Centre, he said a total…
Unidentified body found
February 14, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The body of an unidentified man, aged about 55-60 years, was found near the PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra in front of the City Railway Station on Feb. 12. The man is aged about 55-60 years, 5.6 ft. in height, medium built and wheatish in complexion with a wide forehead. The body has been kept…
Valentine’s Day tamasha & the moral police
February 14, 2026Valentine’s Day, the official day of lovers, causes nationwide anxiety. In some States, it is banned. In others, it is discouraged. Young couples are warned, parks are patrolled and love is advised to stay indoors or better yet, wait until marriage. Florists, however, have no such moral dilemma. For them, Valentine’s Day is the IPL…
Lurking danger on Vishwa Manava Double Road
February 14, 2026Sir, I wish to draw attention to a serious safety concern at the Vishwa Manava Double Road Junction near the statue, where seven roads converge without a traffic signal. While installing a signal here may be impractical for various reasons, the real danger lies in the three round stone slabs placed at the junction. This…
Cyclists pedal for clean city
February 14, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: More than 300 cycling enthusiasts, including school children and elders, took part in the Cycle Jatha organised by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) as part of the ongoing ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ in Mysuru this morning. The Jatha was flagged-off by MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif and Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) Assistant Director…
Kechettira Appaiah
February 14, 2026Kechettira Appaiah (Ajju), son of late Nanjappa and a resident of Sathagalli Second Stage here, passed away here yesterday. He was 81. A native of Begur, he leaves behind a host of relatives and friends. His wife Bojamma (Changanda) had predeceased him. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill here this afternoon.
Dr. M. Somashekaraiah
February 14, 2026Dr. M. Somashekaraiah (92), a veteran freedom fighter and a retired Civil Surgeon of Cheluvamba Hospital in the city, passed away here yesterday. He leaves behind his wife K.N. Sharada, sons S. Prakash (Civil Engineer) and S. Prasad (Advocate) and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds in…
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 15: Mysore Open Forum (MOF)
February 14, 2026Talk on ‘Unravelling Davos Summit – Its Mystery & Mystique’ by Sam Cherian, Founder-Chairman, Schevaran Sustainable Cleaning Solutions, Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 10.30 am. [Mob: 94498-19536].
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 15: Avadhoota Datta Peetham
February 14, 20264k Projection Mapping on 45-ft tall Karya Siddhi Hanuman statue, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda (SGS) Ashram, Dattanagar, Nanjangud Road, (3 Shows) 7.10 pm, 7.40 pm and 8.10 pm.
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 15: Taralabalu Samagama – Taralabalu Educational Institutions
February 14, 2026Mahashivarathri Special Programme, Vachana Gayana by playback singer Ruthvik C. Raj; JSS Mahavidyapeetha Collegiate Education Division Director Prof. Morabada Mallikarjuna chief guest, Taralabalu Samagama President D.N. Lokappa presides, Taralabalu Educational Institutions, 7.30 pm.












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