By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In the light of a rainfall deficit and persistent drought conditions, ponds, lakes and other small water bodies within the Bandipur Tiger Reserve are experiencing a notable decline in water levels, adversely affecting the resident wildlife. To address this pressing issue, authorities have activated 57 solar borewells and water is being…
Hearing Ranganath and seeing Manjunath at Kalamandira: Some stray thoughts
February 28, 2024People who retire from government service rarely make news unless they retire from a high profile job or distinguish themselves by doing something extraordinary while in service. Otherwise, their names will appear in newspapers, if at all, when they pass away. In recent times in Karnataka one of the government servants who has retired as…
Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
February 28, 2024Novel tool in treating Gastrointestinal Disorders By Dr. G. Siddesh, Director & Chief General Surgery, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Sigma Hospital, Mysuru Endoscopy plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, revolutionising the field of gastroenterology. This minimally invasive procedure involves the use of a flexible tube with a light and…
Stop stray dog menace
February 28, 2024Sir, The population of stray dogs has exploded in the city and is causing a health alarm. We understand the concern about animals in general but the stray dogs problem in particular needs urgent intervention. In Gokulam, this is certainly a valid issue that needs to be addressed for the safety and well-being of the…
City Master Athletes win medals at Nationals
February 28, 2024Master athletes from Mysuru, representing Karnataka, excelled in the recently held 44th National Masters Athletic Meet by winning two gold, 10 silver and seven bronze medals. In the 65+ category, H.M. Sujatha won gold in shot-put and silver in discus throw; In the 60+ age category, M. Yogendra won gold medal in 2000 mtrs Steeplechase…
Prize-winners of VTU State-level Throwball Championship
February 28, 2024The Physical Education and Sports Department of GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women (GSSSIETW), Mysuru, hosted VTU State-level Throwball Championship 2023-24, on Feb. 16. Dr. C. Venkatesh, Professor, Chairman and Director, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Mysore, Mysuru, was the chief guest of the inaugural function held at M. Govinda Rao…
Josephites grab medals, trophies in various sports
February 28, 2024The students of St. Joseph’s First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru, put up a spectacular display at the Mysore University Inter-Collegiate Chamundi Zone Tournament organised by the University of Mysore (UoM) in association with SBRR Mahajana College and emerged champions of the Basketball Tournament. They also bagged the Hockey Championship at the Mysore University Inter-Collegiate Chamundi…
Chinnamma
February 28, 2024Chinnamma (98), wife of late T. Manchaiah and a resident of Srirampura Layout in the town, passed away yesterday. She leaves behind three sons, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Srirampura Burial Grounds in the town today.
K.L. Venkatasubbaiah
February 28, 2024K.L. Venkatasubbaiah (90), retired employee of Posts and Telegraphs Department and a resident of Dattagalli, passed away on Feb. 25 in city. He leaves behind his wife Vasanthalakshmi, two sons including city’s renowned eye surgeon Dr. Ravishankar Venkatasubbaiah, one daughter, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, 8 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held…
Events tomorrow – FEB. 29: Abhiyenthararu – A Theatre For Engineers and Ministry of Culture, New Delhi
February 28, 2024Rashtriya Ranga Utsava (National Theatre Festival), staging of Kannada play ‘Sarasa Virasa Samarasa’ (based on William Shakespeare’s The Taming of The Shrew) by Susthira Prathistana, Bengaluru, adapted by K.S. Rangegowda, directed by Joseph John, Kirurangamandira (Mini Theatre), Kalamandira premises, 7 pm.














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