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Pope Francis no more
Vatican City: Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope and a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, passed away this morning at the age of 88. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Illegal tree felling rocks St. Philomena’s College
Mysuru: As Mysuru reels from the felling of 40 trees for the widening of Hyder Ali Road, another green scandal has emerged — this time within the historic St. Philomena’s College campus…
21 Apr 2025 · 3 min read
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Rare trees at risk: Dr. Javeed Nayeem
Mysuru: Reacting to the unauthorised tree felling at St. Philomena’s College, noted physician and Star of Mysore columnist Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem expressed deep concern, linking it to the ongoing wave of…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Retired DGP Om Prakash murdered, wife arrested
Pallavi threw chilli powder at Ex-Top Cop; tied him up, stabbed him with kitchen knife: Police Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash (68), was found murdered at his…
21 Apr 2025 · 2 min read
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Tributes to Om Prakash
Mysuru: Law Guide Foundation had organised a programme at a private hotel in city this morning to pay tribute to former DGP Om Prakash, who was found murdered last evening in Bengaluru.…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Cataloguing 13,000 unpublished manuscripts: ORI inks pact with Sringeri Sri Sharada Peetham
Mysuru: In a significant step towards preserving India’s rich manuscript heritage, the Mysuru-based Oriental Research Institute (ORI), affiliated to the University of Mysore, has entered into an agreement with the Jagadguru Sri…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Heritage cast iron poles add glitter to Mysore Palace
Mysuru: The Mysore Palace Board has replaced old, dilapidated cement electric poles within the Palace premises with newly installed heritage-style cast iron poles. In a recent meeting, the Board resolved to remove…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Miscreant steals girl’s mobile phone, blackmails her after morphing her photo
Mysuru: A girl, who lost her mobile phone in a train was blackmailed for money after the miscreant, who stole her mobile phone morphed her photo and threatened to upload the photo…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Drug abuse, crime, traffic woes dominate NR Police-Public Meet
Mysuru: At a Janasamparka (Police-Public Interaction) Meeting held at Shivaji Park in N.R. Mohalla on Saturday, chaired by Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, residents raised alarm over the rampant drug abuse,…
21 Apr 2025 · 2 min read
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Basava Jayanti: Anubhava Mantapa Ratha visits Mysuru
Mysuru: The Anubhava Mantapa Ratha (tableau), which is travelling across the State as part of Basava Jayanti to be celebrated on Apr. 30, arrived in Mysuru on Friday. Led by Additional Deputy…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Lions International is doing selfless service: Actor Anirudh
Mysuru: Noted actor Anirudh Jatkar said that Lions International is widely known for its services and social activities. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Saartha’, the Second Annual District Convention of Lions International…
21 Apr 2025 · 2 min read
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Mock fire drill held at Clearmedi Hospital
Mysuru: A mock drill regarding extinguishing accidental fire in hospital was conducted by Hebbal Fire Station Officers and staff at Clearmedi Radiant Hospital located in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage in city recently. The…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Mahajana Cadets attend NCC Youth Exchange Programme in Mauritius and Nepal
Mysuru: In recognition of their remarkable display of excellence and commitment to National Cadet Corps (NCC) in the Youth Exchange Programme (YEP) for the year 2024-25, two distinguished Cadets of SBRR Mahajana…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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PFA Mysore holds free anti-rabies vaccination camp in 12 villages
Mysuru: In a concerted effort to curb the spread of rabies and promote responsible pet care, People For Animals (PFA) Mysore, in collaboration with Alcavio Technologies Ltd., organised a free anti-rabies vaccination…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Ramanavami Utsava and Kalemane Fest
Mysuru: Kumar Performing Arts Centre, Mysuru, had organised the "55th International Nirantara Kalemane Festival" on Apr. 10, at its Kalemane Sabhaangana. As part of this celebration, the third annual “Sri Ramanavami Utsava”…
21 Apr 2025 · 2 min read
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CREDAI Mysore new team installed
Mysuru: The Mysore Chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) recently held an installation ceremony for its new team for the year 2025-27 at the MBCT auditorium…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Past Chairmen of BAI Mysore elected as BAI Karnataka State Chairman and Secretary
Mysuru: Past Chairman of Builders Association of India (BAI), Mysore Centre, N. Subramanya was elected as the Chairman of Builders Association of India, Karnataka State (2025-26) while Immediate Past Chairman of BAI…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Youth swimming in Balamuri goes missing
Police rescue drowning tourists Srirangapatna: A youth, who was swimming in Cauvery River at Balamuri, has gone missing and two others, who had come with him and drowning in the River, were…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Bank employee loses Rs. 5.58 lakh to online fraudsters
Mysuru: Online fraudsters, who lured a Bank employee to invest money by promising him huge profit, have cheated him of Rs. 5.58 lakh. The Bank employee, who has been cheated, is a…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Literary Club inaugurated at Daksha College
Mysuru: Daksha College, Hootagalli Industrial Area, Mysuru, inaugurated its Literary Club as a vibrant platform, aiming to cultivate a passion for reading and creative writing among students and the launch of a…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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Senior citizen goes missing
Nanjangud: An 80-year-old man, who left his house on Mar. 20, has since gone missing. The missing man is Chikkamadaiah of Masage village in the taluk. He is oily red complexioned, normal…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
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A Soulful Singing...
On the occasion of its 109th Sri Ramanavami celebrations, the management committee of the sacred and heritage-rich Rama Mandira delighted music lovers by arranging excellent concerts by eminent artistes. One such memorable…
21 Apr 2025 · 2 min read
Voice of The Reader
Road widening: New thinking needed
Sir, We have already lost 40 trees for road-widening by MCC (Urban Development Ministry). PWD seeks to fell 175 trees at Dattagalli, concerning a 66/11 KV HT power line (PWD Ministry +…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
Sports
Double crown for Padmapriya
Mysuru: City’s tennis prodigy Padmapriya Ramesh Kumar completed a double fete at the recently concluded Asian U-14 and Junior Ranking Tennis Tournament 2025 at Malancha Niwas, Agartala, by winning both Singles and…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read