Mysuru-Tuticorin special trains to ease Sankranti festival rush
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Mysuru-Tuticorin special trains to ease Sankranti festival rush

January 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In order to clear the extra rush of passengers during Sankranti festival season, South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to run two special express trains between Mysuru and Tuticorin. Train No. 06283 Mysuru – Tuticorin Express Special will depart from Mysuru at 18.35 hrs on Jan.9 and 13 (Friday and Tuesday) and will arrive…

Rider killed as goods vehicle hits
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Rider killed as goods vehicle hits

January 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A two-wheeler rider was killed on the spot when a speeding goods vehicle rammed into the bike on Bannur Road yesterday evening. The deceased is Mahadevu (58), a resident of Badagalahundi village in the taluk. Yesterday at about 5 pm, Mahadevu was proceeding on Bannur Road towards Mysuru and took a right turn to…

Police Head Constable found hanging
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Police Head Constable found hanging

January 9, 2026

Shivamogga: A Police Head Constable was found hanging at Shivamogga West Traffic Police Station toilet yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Mohammed Zakaria (55). He is survived by his wife and three children. A death note was found by his body, Police said. Zakaria was on leave for a month and returned to duty…

Lions District 317G to host Region Meet tomorrow
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Lions District 317G to host Region Meet tomorrow

January 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Lions District 317G will host Region Meet 8 under the leadership of Region Chairperson Ln. N. Vasuki on Jan. 10 at the Builders Association of India’s (BAI) MBCT Auditorium in Vidyaranyapuram. The event themed “Selfless Service Mindset” promises to bring together Lions and Leos from across the region for a day of fellowship, learning…

Mysuru Orthopaedician invited for Global Knee Summit-2026
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Mysuru Orthopaedician invited for Global Knee Summit-2026

January 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Bogadi Prashanth, Joint Replacement Surgeon at Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, has been invited as a faculty member to the prestigious Global Knee Summit-2026, an international orthopaedic conference to be held in Dubai, UAE, from Jan. 22 to 24. The Global Knee Summit is a premier gathering of the world’s leading orthopaedic experts, thought leaders…

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti celebrations at RK Ashram
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Swami Vivekananda Jayanti celebrations at RK Ashram

January 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The 164th Jayanti of Swami Vivekananda will be celebrated on Jan. 10 at Sri Ramakrishna (RK) Ashram premises in Yadavagiri as follows: 5.15 am: Vedic Chanting; 5.30 am: Mangalarati and Bhajans; 7.30 am: Special Puja; 8 am: Shivasahasranama Parayana; 9 am: Bhajans; 10.30 am:  Reading; 10.45 am: Aarti; 11 am: Homa; 12 noon: Prasad…

Science Sanje tomorrow
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Science Sanje tomorrow

January 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As part of ‘Science Sanje’ event, Kalasuruchi and Kutuhali-Kannada have organised a talk on ‘Clean Energy and Green Technologies’ by Prof. Shamsundar Subbarao, Head, NIE-CREST & Head of International Collaborations, National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar tomorrow (Jan. 10) from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Profile: An accomplished academician…

Makar Sankranti: Welcoming the Sun
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Makar Sankranti: Welcoming the Sun

January 9, 2026

By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Sadhguru: Makar Sankranti is round the corner. “Makara” refers to the winter time or the time when the sun is at the lowest in the northern hemisphere. “Sankranti” suggests movement. We have moved from one phase on this planet to the next phase. In the yogic terminology, the time…

Class 1 admission age limit 
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Class 1 admission age limit 

January 9, 2026

Sir, The standard age for admission to Class 1 is six years, with children required to be six years of age by May 31 of the academic year. As per CBSE norms and NEP 2020, children must be aged six on or before May 31 at the time of admission. The Karnataka Government has relaxed…

37th edition of NR Golf Open Championship teed-off
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37th edition of NR Golf Open Championship teed-off

January 9, 2026

M. Arjun Ranga, Managing Director, Cycle Pure Agarbathi, teeing-off the 37th edition of NR Golf Open Championship – 2025 at Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club (JWGC) in city this morning. JWGC President H.S. Arun Kumar, Captain M.S. Yeshwanth, Hon. Secretary K.S. Sudheer Bhat, Hon. Treasurer D.V. Sridhar, Tournament Committee Chairman Phalguna V. Urs, Committee Members M.G….

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