London–Edinburgh–London 2022 covered a gruelling distance of 1,540 kilometres Mahesh Choudhary of Mysuru has become the first Mysurean to cycle London–Edinburgh–London, covering a distance of 1,540 kilometres (956 miles). He covered the distance in 110 hours and 54 minutes. The event began on Aug. 7 and ended on Aug. 12. The event named ‘London–Edinburgh–London’ (LEL)…
Garbage mismanagement and poor condition of roads
August 16, 2022Sir, I wish to bring to the notice of the concerned authorities the garbage mismanagement on the cross road between Snake Shyam Road and the parallel Main Road in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Mysuru. People throw garbage in polythene bags as well as empty alcohol bottles. Shopkeepers nearby also throw waste from their shops, and as…
KSCA to support education of its ground staff’s children
August 16, 2022The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) announced new initiatives to mark the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence, here on the sidelines of the ongoing Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Cricket Tournament yesterday at SDNR Wadiyar Stadium. Following the customary Flag hoisting ceremony, former India cricketer and KSCA President Roger Binny announced two important initiatives. “We have…
Independence Day at K.R. Hospital
August 16, 2022The 75th Independence Day was celebrated at K.R. Hospital premises on Monday by hoisting the National Flag and paying floral tributes to the portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. MMC&RI Dean and Director Dr. H.N. Dinesh, K.R. Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. N. Nanjundaswamy, Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr. Rajesh, faculty Dr. Amrutesh, In-charge…
Drenched in Tricolour
August 16, 2022The South Western Railway and Mysuru City Corporation buildings in city were illuminated with tricolour on the occasion of 75 years of Indian Independence being celebrated as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Also, the buildings of CSRI-CFTRI and City Railway Station were among other buildings that were illuminated in tricolour on the occasion.
Octogenarian couple hoists Tricolour
August 16, 2022Octogenarian couple B.R. Prasanna and his wife Padmavati, residents of Covai Care Tapovan Solace Apartment in Sharadadevi Nagar, who had witnessed the freedom struggle, hoisted the National Flag yesterday at the apartment premises as others look on.
T. Mangala
August 16, 2022T. Mangala (68), wife of senior journalist M.T. Jayaram and a resident of Brindavan Layout near Gurudwara, passed away yesterday afternoon in city. She leaves behind her husband, four daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning.
Events tomorrow – AUGUST 17: Kumaravyasa Gurukula
August 16, 2022Krishnagiri Krishnarayara Punyadina Smarane, Shishye Gowramma Srinivasamurthy Janmadina Smarane and ‘Muraliya Patragalu Lekhanagalu’ (Collection: Krishnagiri Muralidhara) book release, retd. KIKS Director Dr. D.K. Rajendra presides, writer and poetess Dr. Saraswathi Rajendra releases book, KSOU’s Kannada Asst. Professor Dr. Jyothi Shankar speaks about the book, 6 pm to 7 pm; Karnatak Music Concert by Mysore Akashvani…
Events tomorrow – AUGUST 17: Suttur Mutt, Mysuru
August 16, 2022Shravanamasa Rituals and ‘Samskrutha Darshana’ Discourse Programme, mass prayers, 6 pm; Discourse by Dr. B.V. Vasantha Kumar on Karnataka Culture, Mutt premises, foot of Chamundi Hill, 6.30 pm to 7 pm.
Events tomorrow – AUGUST 17: JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Department of Industry & Commerce, Government of Karnataka (GoK), Bengaluru and District Industries Centre, GoK, Mysuru
August 16, 2022Kalavaibhav-2022, a handloom and handicrafts exhibition, JSS Urban Haat, Hebbal Industrial Area, 10 am to 9 pm.











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