Anniversary of Dhyana Kendra
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Anniversary of Dhyana Kendra

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The ten-day 8th anniversary of Uttaradi Mutt branch, Sri Venkateshwara Dhyana Kendra in Srirampura, will be held from Apr. 23. Pandit Baadarayanacharya will deliver  a discourse (Gayatri Chintana) from 4 pm to 7.30 pm from Apr. 23 to 25. Homa will be performed on the morning of Apr. 26 and Srinivasa Kalyana will be…

Woman, youth seek Police protection
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Woman, youth seek Police protection

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A 37-year-old woman and a 22-year-old youth, claiming to have been married, have approached Mysuru Superintendent of Police (SP) Office seeking protection. Kavitha, a widow and resident of Challaghatta in Bengaluru and Bhaskar, a resident of Rammanahalli on the outskirts of city, were in love since a year. The couple got married at Lakshmi…

Ganja peddler sentenced to jail
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Ganja peddler sentenced to jail

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: City’s 7th Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced a ganja peddler of Hunsur to two years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs. 20,000 after he was found guilty. The convict is K.M. Ravi. On July 17, 2024 at about 7.15 pm, CEN Dy.SP N. Raghu and staff took Ravi into custody…

The Road is Mine. And Mine Alone!
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The Road is Mine. And Mine Alone!

April 22, 2026

By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam I drove a reasonably sensible car. I followed lane discipline, stopped at red lights and always used indicators at turns. This made me a minority community on Mysuru roads. Not a protected one, unfortunately. Every morning, I navigated the seven kilometres from home to office. It took between thirty minutes and…

Rising traffic violations, courtesy of city Police
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Rising traffic violations, courtesy of city Police

April 22, 2026

Sir, I would like to draw attention to the growing issue of traffic violations in Mysuru. With the city’s increasing population, offences such as signal jumping, wrong-side driving and riding on footpaths have become alarmingly common, endangering the lives of rule-abiding citizens. What is particularly concerning is that even at major junctions like Manipal Hospital…

Lifestyle expo begins
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Lifestyle expo begins

April 22, 2026

Summer Edit ‘26, a two-day lifestyle exhibition organised by High Style, was inaugurated at Hotel Regenta Central Javaji (near AIISH) in city this morning. Artisans and vendors from various cities are displaying their products including exquisite silk sarees, designer clothing and unique artefacts. The one-stop shop for all the shopping enthusiasts will be open for…

In Briefs

Musical evening

April 22, 2026

Nakshatra Academy of Arts, Mysuru, has organised Mohana Madhurya – A Musical Evening of Dr. Rajkumar and Dr. S. Janaki songs, at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall in Krishnamurthypuram on Apr. 24 from 4 pm to 10 pm.

M.N. Jayaprakash
Obituary

M.N. Jayaprakash

April 22, 2026

M.N. Jayaprakash (76), retired Chief Manager of Vijaya Bank and a resident of SBM Colony in Srirampura 2nd Stage, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife retired SBI Manager Usha Jayaprakash, son M.J. Raghu and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Mukthidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage…

In Briefs

Hostel admission

April 22, 2026

The JSS Mahavidyapeetha has invited applications for admission to JSS students Hostel located on 1st Main, 1st Cross, Bogadi 2nd Stage in city. Admission is open to students studying in 5th to 10th standard. Application forms can be had from the hostel office or through WhatsApp. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2548212 or Mob: 97414-52271 or…

Mukkatira Ponnappa
Obituary

Mukkatira Ponnappa

April 22, 2026

Mukkatira Ponnappa (77), a resident of No. 146, 1st Main, 1st Cross at T.K. Layout, passed away yesterday in city. A native of Kunjeri village in Kodagu, he leaves behind his wife Banu (Channira), son Ram Aiyappa, daughter Laxmi Ponnappa and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chirashanthidhama in Gokulam…

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