HHSNW Foundation to launch: ‘Raja Ravi Varma’ 4th volume book series
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HHSNW Foundation to launch: ‘Raja Ravi Varma’ 4th volume book series

January 25, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: HH Sri Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar (HHSNW) Foundation will be launching the 4th volume of the book series titled ‘Raja Ravi Varma: An Everlasting Imprint – The Epics Imagined,’ authored by Ganesh V. Shivaswamy, at an event organised at the Chandrashale Thotti Sabhangana in Mysore Palace premises on Jan. 31 at 5.30 pm. This volume…

Two arrested for cattle theft
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Two arrested for cattle theft

January 25, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Nanjangud Town Police, who arrested two persons for cattle theft, have recovered 2 Scorpio cars and Rs.30,000 cash from them. Siddique Pasha and Sulaiman Pasha, residents of Kesare in Mysuru are the ones who have been arrested. They have been accused of stealing 5 cows belonging to one Shivakumar, a resident of Vokkalageri…

Painter dies after accidental fall
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Painter dies after accidental fall

January 25, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In a tragic incident, a painter died after accidentally falling from an Apartment  building in Lakshmipuram on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as N. Satish (47), a resident of Kyathamaranahalli in the city. Following instructions from the Apartment engineer Deepak, Satish  was painting the outside portion of a wall of the Apartment, when…

Drug peddler sentenced to four years jail
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Drug peddler sentenced to four years jail

January 25, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The city’s 7th Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced a drug peddler to four years jail term besides imposing a fine of Rs. 40,000 after he was found guilty of selling narcotic substance. The convict is Mohammed Akbar, a resident of Shanthinagar in city. Udayagiri Police, who had registered a case against him…

R-Day: Interesting facts
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R-Day: Interesting facts

January 25, 2026

By Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa Murthy On January 26, 2026, India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, a milestone that blends the nation’s deep-rooted history with its modern aspirations. This year’s celebrations are particularly historic, marked by unprecedented diplomatic gestures and unique additions to the traditional parade.  Many people assume India became a Republic the moment it…

Hyder Ali Road: The Conundrum Continues!
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Hyder Ali Road: The Conundrum Continues!

January 25, 2026

By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Very recently, all Mysuru-loving Mysureans were rudely jolted awake after a clandestine midnight operation by the authorities felled forty fully grown copper pod trees on the stretch of Hyder Ali Road running between the Police Quarters and the Karnataka Police Academy. Outraged citizens even held protests, upon which they…

Delaying trains instead of speeding up!
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Delaying trains instead of speeding up!

January 25, 2026

Sir, The Mysuru-Bengaluru railway line has been doubled, electrified and upgraded for speeds of up to 110 kmph. However, trains on this section are now slower than they were earlier on the single diesel line. To glorify Vande Bharat service, Shatabdi Express has been slowed to a travel time of 2 hours and 15 minutes,…

Concerts, drama pull crowds at Uttarayana
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Concerts, drama pull crowds at Uttarayana

January 25, 2026

Niranjan Dindodi presenting Karnatak Music at Jagannatha Centre for Art And Culture (JCAC) premises in Vijayanagar 1st Stage, Mysuru, yesterday as part of the 1st Edition of ‘Uttarayana’ Art & Culture Festival organised by JCAC. He is accompanied by C.V. Shruthi on violin and Nandan Kashyap on mridanga.

H.K. Gowramma
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H.K. Gowramma

January 25, 2026

H.K. Gowramma (73), wife of late H.N. Krishnamurthy and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away this morning in city. She leaves behind her sons Banuprakash and Guruprasad (Journalist) and a host of  relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.

Jayalakshmi
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Jayalakshmi

January 25, 2026

Jayalakshmi (71), wife of late Sripati of Haradanahalli village in Chamarajanagar and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her son Nagashayana, daughter Jyothi, son-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.

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