Mysore/Mysuru: As part of preparations for Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) had organised a cleanliness drive and children’s drawing competition at Kukkarahalli Lake in city yesterday. The one-hour programme began at 7 am from Kuvempu Vana near the railway gate, where civic volunteers and students collected waste, including plastic and food litter,…
Swachh Survekshan: Sweep Up
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: With Swachh Survekshan-2026 in the offing, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has resolved to make it to the top in the ranking list across the country. To bolster the efforts towards grabbing the top spot, MCC has planned systematic and effective programmes, appealing active participation of the public to reclaim the top ranking. To…
Agro-based ventures offer viable future for youth, says Minister
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Noting that it has become increasingly difficult for well-educated youth to secure Government or other suitable jobs, Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy suggested that young people explore agro-based industries and businesses. He was speaking after inaugurating a book release and ‘Vasanthotsava’ felicitation programme jointly organised by Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura Abhinandana Samiti and Vismaya Book…
Fire mishap at de-addiction centre in Sathagalli
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Fans, electric cables, almirah, files, clothes, table and a few beds were partially gutted in a fire mishap at a de-addiction centre at Sathagalli in city last evening. The mishap took place at Best Life Foundation, a de-addiction centre, functioning in the second floor of a building, with SBI branch located at the ground…
Chosen for Dr. Raj, Dr. Vishnu awards
January 11, 2026Bengaluru: The State Government has selected veteran actress Jayamala and film producer Sa.Ra. Govind for the prestigious Dr. Rajkumar Award for the year 2020 and 2021 respectively. The Government also announced the names for Puttanna Kanagal Award and Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award for year 2020 and 2021. While renowned Director M.S. Sathyu has been selected for…
KRS party to hold rally against drugs tomorrow
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, the Karnataka Rashtra Samiti (KRS) party has organised a Youth Convention and an awareness campaign against drug abuse in the city tomorrow (Jan. 12). Announcing this at a press meet here recently, KRS City Youth Wing president K. Anand said the Youth Convention would be held at Town…
Yoga University awards Ph.D in Spiritual Science
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Pushpa Nayak Bhat was awarded Ph.D. in Spiritual Science by the Yoga University of the Americas, Miami, USA, during the 9th Convocation held at the Global Yoga Summit recently. Conducted under the guidance of Yoga Guru Dr. K. Raghavendra Pai, her thesis explores “Professional Enrichment of Psychological Counsellors by Inculcating the Qualities of Lord…
City firm wins Bronze Medal for plastic waste innovation
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Jagruth Tech, a Mysuru-based waste management company, has brought recognition to the region by winning a Bronze Medal at the Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation and Technology Exposition (IPITEX). Held in Thailand from Jan. 5 to 9, IPITEX showcased promising inventions and innovations by international inventors, aimed at fostering collaboration between Thai and…
Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert at Ganabharathi
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Swarasankula Sangeeta Sabha, Mysuru, has organised a Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by Samarth Nagarkar at Ganabharathi Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar tomorrow (Jan. 12) at 6 pm. He will be accompanied by Veerabhadraiah Hiremath on harmonium and Sagar Bharatraj on tabla. Entry is free. Profile: Samarth Nagarkar has performed both as a soloist in…
MRM Prakashana Award presentation tomorrow
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Publisher Ganesh Amingad of Kavitha Prakashana, Mysuru, has been selected for MRM Prakashana Award and Poet K.P. Mruthyunjaya of Mandya has been selected for MRM Sahitya Award, given by MRM Prakashana, Mandya. Both the awards, carrying a cash reward of Rs. 10,000, will be presented during the first anniversary celebrations of MRM Prakashana to…















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