City-based noted writer Dr. Latha Rajashekar has been selected for the prestigious ‘Dr. Sarojini Mahishi’ Award for the year 2025, given by Delhi Karnataka Sangha, New Delhi, in recognition of her contribution to the field of literature. She will be conferred the award at a programme to take place at New Delhi on Feb. 8
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Condolence meet
February 7, 2026The Mysore District Committee of AITUC (All India Trade Union Congress) has organised a condolence meeting to pay tributes to veteran Trade Union leader H.V. Ananthasubbarao, who passed away recently, at the Institution of Engineers on JLB Road at 11.30 am tomorrow (Feb. 8). For details, contact N.K. Devadas on Mob: 98454-90058, according to a…
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Ayurveda camp
February 7, 2026Cauvery Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, near Devegowda Circle, KBL Layout, Mysuru is organising a free ayurvedic health check-up camp from Feb. 9 to 14. For details, contact Mob: 97317-99317, according to a press release from the Hospital.
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Free dental check-up camp
February 7, 2026The Department of Periodont-ology has organised a free dental check-up and teeth cleaning from Feb. 9 to 17 at the Department in JSS Dental College and Hospital premises at Bannimantap. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2548349, according to a press release.
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Free workshop for SSLC students
February 7, 2026The city’s Aviratha Social and Educational Trust, in association with Rotary Central Mysore, has organised a free workshop on facing exams (psychologically and academically) for SSLC students and parents at Aviratha Mysuru Central PU College, near Sankranti Circle, Hebbal 2nd stage, at 10 am tomorrow (Feb. 8). The workshop will focus on the topic ‘Maintaining…
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Swati Puja
February 7, 2026Swati puja has been organised at Sri Lakshminarasimhaswamy Temple of Sri Yadugiri Yatiraj Mutt, Mysuru Branch, on Kalidasa Road in city on Feb. 8. Sankalpa at 8 am, Abhisheka at 9 am, Alankara at 10.30 am, Mahamangalarati at 11.30 am, Shattumorai at 12.30 pm, Theertha, Prasada Viniyoga at 1 pm and Prakarotsava at 7.30 pm, …
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Rs. 25 crore land Reclaimed
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In an early morning operation today, the Mysuru Taluk Administration cleared encroachment on 38 guntas of land in Survey No. 87, Kasaba hobli, located at a prime spot along Mysuru-Ooty National Highway (NH-766). The reclaimed land is estimated to be worth about Rs. 25 crore at the prevailing market value. Tahsildar K.M. Mahesh Kumar…
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Ugly, obstructive signal poles inside Elephant Statue Circle removed
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Three blue traffic signal poles installed inside the iconic Elephant Statue Circle, officially known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Circle (previously Highway Circle) at Bannimantap, have been removed following public criticism that they were spoiling the beauty of the junction. The City Traffic Police, who have been installing new signals across Mysuru city, had…
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Lokayukta raids on two officers: Assets of 130.69%, 160.82% beyond income unearthed
February 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In an early morning operation yesterday, the Lokayukta Police conducted simultaneous raids in Mysuru targeting two Government officials accused of possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. Lokayukta teams searched the residences, offices and other properties linked to K.R. Chandrashekhar, who was serving as a Junior Engineer at Mysuru City Corporation and…
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PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill: High Court to hear petition on Feb. 13
February 6, 2026Hindu activists prepare to submit records on threat to Temple, Gopura Mysore/Mysuru: Hindu social activists are preparing to submit documents to the High Court, alleging that works being carried out under the Central Government’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme at Chamundi Hill pose a threat to the preservation, heritage and traditions…
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