Mysore/Mysuru: The following events have been organised at Sri Mahalakshmi Temple in Kanakadasaranagar (Dattagalli) here: Dec. 30 – Vaikunta Ekadashi, Vaikunta Dhwara Pravesha; 6 am to 7 am: Prakarotsava; 7 am to 8 am: Suprabhata and Stotra Pathana by the members of Godeya Balaga; 10 am to 11 am: Devaranama by Rajalakshmi and troupe; 11…
Fellowship for city Professor Dr. K.N. Amruthesh
December 29, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. K.N. Amruthesh, former Chairman, Department of Studies in Botany and currently the Director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), University of Mysore (UoM), has been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the National Academy of Sciences (FNASc) for the year 2025. The award ceremony was held on Dec. 9 at the Indian Institute…
Youth goes missing
December 29, 2025Yalandur: A 23-year-old youth, who had gone to Chamarajanagar to watch a movie, has gone missing since Dec. 25. The missing youth is Shivanayaka of Changachalli village, according to the complaint lodged by his father Puttamadanayaka with the Police. Those having any information about the missing youth may contact Mob: 94808-04649 or Chamarajanagar District Police…
Unidentified man dies at K.R. Hospital
December 29, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: An unidentified man, aged about 60 years, who was found lying sick near Vijayanagar Ring Road traffic signal lights and admitted to K.R. Hospital on Dec. 13, has breathed his last at the hospital on Dec. 23. The deceased has the names ‘Nanjundegowdru’, ‘N. Manju’ and ‘N. Mani’ tattooed in Kannada on his right…
Unsafe, risky UGD pipeline works
December 29, 2025Sir, This refers to the news item “Unsafe UGD pipeline works keep Aravinda Nagar residents wary” (SOM dated Dec. 23). So true. Many contractors do not use safety barriers, red-and-white tape, cautionary signboards, or temporary slabs over trenches in front of residential gates. In some places, the bridge should be wide enough for the house…
Annual day at Rotary Midtown Academy
December 29, 2025Rotary Midtown Academy, Mysuru, celebrated its annual day on Dec. 23 with the great enthusiasm and participation from students, teachers and parents. The students showcased cultural diversity and highlighted unity, empathy, collaboration and shared human experiences through their performances. The celebrations began with lighting of the lamp by chief guest Rtn. H.R. Keshav, Past District…
Annual day at Vidya Jyothi School (VJS) and Vidya Jyothi College
December 29, 2025VIDYA JYOTHI SCHOOL (VJS) AND VIDYA JYOTHI COLLEGE, BANNUR ROAD: Most Rt. Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao SJ, the Bishop of Mysuru, who inaugurated the 30th Annual Day, seen with (from left) Chethan, Sr. Ruth, Rev. Sr. Alphonsa (Secretary of VJS), Sr. Violet Gretta, Dr. Anil Thomas (Minority Morcha President), Sr. Mary Kutty, Sanjeev V. Kodathe,…
Annual day at Sri Jayachamarajendra PU College
December 29, 2025Sri Jayachamarajendra PU College, Mysuru, celebrated its Annual Day “Sharadotsava” on Dec. 27 at Kalamandira in city. K.K. Amarnath, Senior Civil Judge and Member-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Mysuru District, was the chief guest. Addressing the students, he reminded them of their fundamental duties, including to develop a scientific temper, humanism and a spirit of…
Medal winners in Karate
December 29, 2025Students of SMK Martial Arts Academy (IMSKA), Mysuru, won total 13 first place, 15 second and 22 third place trophies and emerged as Overall Champions in the recently held 32nd National-level Karate Championship organised by Hanshi N.G. Sivadas at Teresian Indoor Stadium in city. The prize-winning karatekas are as follows: FRONT ROW – from left:…
Kodava Sangha nurturing tomorrow’s champions as Indian hockey turns 100
December 29, 2025Bengaluru: As Indian hockey completed a hundred years of inspiring the nation, the Jayanagara Kodava Sangha, Bengaluru, chose to honour the landmark not by looking back alone, but by lighting a path forward — placing children at the centre of its centenary celebrations through a dedicated hockey tournament for young players. The tournament, organised for…















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