Nanjangud: A pharmacy student, who went for a swim in a canal, has been reportedly drowned. The incident took place at Hullahalli Canal near Debur village on Sunday and the deceased has been identified as Darshan (21), son of Yogeesh & Prema couple, a resident of NGO Colony near Chamalapura Hundi in the town. He…
Man goes missing
March 6, 2026Nanjangud: A 32-year-old man, who left his house at about 9 pm on Feb. 12, has since gone missing. The missing man is Swamy, a construction worker and a resident of Devirammanahalli Palya village in the taluk. He is 5.2 ft. tall, dark complexioned, oval faced, normal built, cannot speak, his right index finger is…
Lunar eclipse tomorrow: Major temples to close in Mysuru
March 2, 2026No restrictions at Nanjangud Temple; entry restricted to Chamundi Hill Temple Mysore/Mysuru: A majority of the temples across Mysuru district will remain closed tomorrow in view of a lunar eclipse. According to Indian Standard Time (IST), the eclipse will begin at 3.30 pm and the total phase will occur between 4.34 pm and 5.33 pm…
Man falls to death while removing cut-outs; contractor absconding
January 30, 2026Nanjangud: A man, who was removing a huge cut-out of Suttur Jathra Mahotsava, slipped and fell to his death on Jan. 21. The deceased has been identified as Ravikumar (37), a resident of Kyathamaranahalli in Mysuru. On Jan. 21, Ravikumar was removing a huge cut-out of Suttur Jathra Mahotsava, when he slipped, fell down and…
Mystery shrouds youth’s death: Body, bike found charred on Nanjangud outskirts
December 31, 2025Nanjangud: The death of a youth, whose body and motorcycle were found charred on the road leading to Korehundi on the outskirts of Nanjangud on Monday night, has remained a mystery. Police have begun investigating to ascertain whether the youth was murdered or was it an accident. The youth’s family members have expressed their doubts…
Centenarian dies
December 26, 2025Nanjangud: Centenarian Lingappa (Paradeshi Lingappa) passed away at Hulimavu in Nanjangud taluk yesterday. The 100-year-old is survived by his wife Chinnamma, 4 sons, including former Hulimavu Gram Panchayat President H.L.Somashekar and Hulimavu Milk Producers Co-operative Society Director H.L. Shivakumar, 2 daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Hulimavu this…
Youth dies of electrocution at Nanjangud taluk
December 26, 2025Nanjangud: In a tragic incident, a 28-year-old youth died of electrocution at Hemmaragala in Nanjangud taluk on Thursday. The deceased youth has been identified as S. Mahesh (28), son of Somanna, a local BJP leader. Mahesh was cleaning his car near his farmhouse in Hemmaragala, when he accidentally trampled upon a fallen live wire and…
Aarti, Laksha Deepotsava draw crowds at River Kapila
December 22, 2025Nanjangud: The banks of the Kapila River in Nanjangud witnessed a grand spiritual spectacle last evening, as thousands of devotees gathered for the Kapila Aarti and Laksha Deepotsava organised by the Yuva Brigade at Snana Ghatta. The rituals began with worship of the Shivalinga installed at Hadinaru Kalu Mantapa. Swami Sarvajayanandaji and Swami Pramathadeepanandaji of…
Deed Writers to take out Suvarna Soudha Chalo on Dec. 15
December 12, 2025Nanjangud: Claiming that their profession is under threat, Deed Writers will take out a Suvarna Vidhana Soudha Chalo in Belagavi on Dec. 15 in protest against the Government policy which is against their interests. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Nanjangud Taluk Deed Writers Association President Prakashraje Urs said that Deed Writers of the taluk…
Theppotsava held at Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple
December 7, 2025Nanjangud: As part of Chikka Jatra Mahotsava, Parvathi Sametha Sri Srikanteshwara Swamy Theppotsava was celebrated at Kapila river in the town yesterday evening. The Priests, led by Chief Priest of Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple, Nagachandra Dixit, brought the Utsava Murti, decorated with diamonds and other ornaments, in a palanquin to the river. After performing various…















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