Mysuru: As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan, South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, organised a Walkathon at Kukkarahalli Lake in city to spread awareness about cleanliness, fitness and collective social responsibility. The event was led by Mudit Mittal, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Mysuru and Shammas Hameed, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Mysuru, along…
Family feud: Soldier fires gun at wife
September 24, 2025Madikeri: A woman sustained injuries on her cheek after her soldier- husband allegedly attempted to kill her by firing a gun at her following family feud. This incident took place at Konageri near Hudikeri in Ponnampet taluk. The injured woman is 32-year-old Dechamma, who has been admitted at a private hospital in Mysuru and the…
The great Indian art of being penny wise and pound foolish
September 24, 2025By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam There is a secret Olympic sport that many Indian households have mastered — it is called “Tube Wrestling.” It involves squeezing a toothpaste tube to its absolute death, flattening it, twisting it, rolling it and then — just when it should be given a decent burial — cutting it open to…
Ailing man leaves behind note, goes missing
September 24, 2025Mysuru: A 67-year-old man, who was suffering from an illness, has gone missing after leaving behind a letter. The missing man is K.B. Jayanna, a resident of Vijayanagar 4th Stage. Jayanna, who was unwell since 6 to 7 years, was availing treatment by staying at his son Manjunath’s house. In his letter, Jayanna has stated…
Chamundeshwari Temple employee passes awayChamundeshwari Temple employee passes awayChamundeshwari Temple employee passes away
September 24, 2025Temple main door closed for half a day Mysuru: Raju (37), who was serving as a security guard at Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill for eight years, passed away following a brief illness on Monday night in Mandya. A resident of Kurubara Beedhi atop Chamundi Hill, Raju, who was called as Shivaarchaka, leaves behind his…
President presents National Film Awards
September 24, 2025President Droupadi Murmu presenting the National Film Award for Best Script for the short film ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know…’ to Mysuru-based Film-maker Dr. Chidananda S. Naik at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi yesterday. Picture right shows Film Director Yashoda Prakash Kottukathira and Producer Prakash…
Naval Band to perform this evening
September 24, 2025The INS Kadamba Naval Band, which performed during the inauguration of Dasara Exhibition in city on Sept. 22, will be performing at the Dasara Expo Grounds today (Sept. 24) from 7 pm onwards. The members of Naval Veterans Association, Mysore, who are interested to witness the programme, may contact Gajanan T. Bhat, President, Naval Veterans…
Winners of JB Fresh Face
September 24, 2025The winners of JB Fresh Face Season 8 held at a private hotel in city on Saturday — Anoushka Uthaiah and Shashank — are seen with fashion designer Jayanthi Ballal (JB).
Selling for a living…
September 24, 2025Vendors from outside the State, who have set up make-shift stalls on streets, seen selling balloons and toys in the surroundings of Silver Jubilee Clock Tower (Doddagadiyara) in the city this morning. These sellers can be seen at various Dasara event venues also.
Kerala’s Thaikkudam Bridge performs at Palace
September 24, 2025Kerala’s Thaikkudam Bridge Musical Band members presenting a concert at the Mysore Palace premises last evening as part of the ongoing Dasara Cultural Programmes. Picture shows a section of the audience at the illuminated Palace premises.















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