Zoo tiger ‘Pruthvi’ critical
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Zoo tiger ‘Pruthvi’ critical

April 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Thirteen-year-old Pruthvi, a male tiger housed in Mysuru Zoo, which is suffering from Congenital Paresis, saw fluctuation in its health on Apr. 6 and is being treated by the Zoo Veterinarians. Pruthvi, said to be critical, has been shifted to Zoo’s Chamundi Wild Animals Rescue, Rehabilitation and Conservation Breeding Centre at Koorgalli on the…

Seized narcotic substances weighing 862.853 grams destroyed
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Seized narcotic substances weighing 862.853 grams destroyed

April 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Various types of narcotic substances, weighing 862 kgs and 853 grams, which were seized in Mysuru South Police limits & case registered under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, have been destroyed as per the Court’s order. Mysuru SP Mallikarjun Baladandi, who is also the Chairman of the District Drug Disposal Committee, conducted…

Talguppa-Mysuru Express gets Modern LHB Rake
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Talguppa-Mysuru Express gets Modern LHB Rake

April 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to upgrade the coach composition of Train No. 16205/16206 Talguppa-Mysuru-Talguppa Daily Express by replacing the existing conventional ICF coaches with modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. The new LHB rake will come into effect from Apr. 8 from both Talguppa and Mysuru ends. With this upgrade, the train…

Creative Writing and Storytelling Workshop at VIIS on Apr. 11
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Creative Writing and Storytelling Workshop at VIIS on Apr. 11

April 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Vivekananda Institute of Indian Studies (VIIS), a unit of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM), is organising an Experiential Creative Writing and Storytelling Workshop for young learners to nurture their imagination and enhance their communication skills. This engaging workshop is specially designed for students aged 12 to 15 years, offering a platform to explore the…

MRIT to host ‘MRITNOVUS 2K26’ Management Fest for UG students
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MRIT to host ‘MRITNOVUS 2K26’ Management Fest for UG students

April 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Business Administration, Mysuru Royal Institute Technology (MRIT), will host ‘MRITNOVUS 2K26,’ a Management Fest exclusively for Undergraduate (UG) students, at the Institute campus in Palahalli, Mandya, on Apr. 8 at 10 am. With the theme ‘Innovate-Strategise-Lead,’ the Fest aims to provide UG students with practical exposure and skill enhancement beyond academics,…

Mysore Sahodaya School Complex elects new office-bearers
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Mysore Sahodaya School Complex elects new office-bearers

April 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Mysore Sahodaya School Complex was held on Mar.31, bringing together Heads of member Schools to review the activities of the past term and to outline future initiatives. Mysore Sahodaya School Complex is a collaborative forum of 106 CBSE-affiliated Schools in and around Mysuru, functioning under the aegis of…

Vishva Navkar Mahamantra Divas celebrations on Apr. 9
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Vishva Navkar Mahamantra Divas celebrations on Apr. 9

April 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) will be celebrating Vishva Navkar Mahamantra Divas in Mysuru on Apr. 9 at Town Hall. Mysuru will be joining thousands of people around the world who will be reciting this mantra in more than 120 countries at the same time for World peace. The chanting of Navkar Mantra will…

600 people avail free kidney check-up at Sigma Hospital
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600 people avail free kidney check-up at Sigma Hospital

April 7, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As many as 600 people took part in the free kidney check-up camp organised by Sigma Hospital at its premises in city recently. Addressing the patients at the camp, Senior Kidney Transplant Specialist Dr. K.M. Madappa emphasised that everyone should undergo a health check-up at least once a year. Pointing out that individuals with…

Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion and UoM
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Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion and UoM

April 7, 2026

‘We need a robust Heritage Transferable Development Rights system like Mumbai’s to monetise unused development potential through FSI/FAR’ Sir, This is with reference to the news reports titled ‘40-year lease of Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion: Syndicate Member objects, sends legal notice to UoM VC’ (SOM dated Apr. 3) and ‘40-year lease of Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion: Syndicate…

Ballachanda  Kanti Aiyanna
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Ballachanda  Kanti Aiyanna

April 7, 2026

Ballachanda  Kanti Aiyanna (82), a resident of No. 121, 23rd Main, B Block in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, passed away this morning in city. A native of Kadangamurur in Virajpet taluk of Kodagu district, he leaves behind his wife Usha (Kolera), son Pavan Appaiah, daughter Biddanda Lajavanthy Somanna and a host of relatives and friends. Last…

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