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MDA reclaims Rs. 140 cr. land
The seven-acre land was acquired by then MUDA in 1984... 42 years ago The property in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage was earmarked for sports complex A politician had allegedly made his people squat…
7 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
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Siddarthanagar gets a new Traffic Police Station
Home Minister launches WhatsApp number 82779-48080 to report drug activities Mysore/Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar inaugurated the newly built Siddarthanagar Traffic Police Station, constructed at a cost of Rs. 2.31 crore.…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Swachh Survekshan Survey: 2025-2026 | Rankings at risk amid filth around Lansdowne Building
Mysore/Mysuru: The countdown to the Swachh Survekshan Survey: 2025-2026 has begun and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is making efforts to secure a top ranking this year. However, the deplorable condition of…
7 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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Anti-drug drive: Public urged to share tip-offs
Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of recent drug seizures and growing concern over substance abuse among youngsters, the Police organised a public outreach meeting at Jamia Masjid on Irwin Road in Mysuru yesterday.…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Eight CCB staff shunted for failing to curb drug menace
Mysore/Mysuru: Amid a series of drug manufacturing and supply rackets being exposed in Mysuru by Police teams from Maharashtra and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Delhi, eight personnel of the City Crime…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Environmentalists condemn felling of trees in Aranya Bhavan premises
Mysore/Mysuru: Environmentalists have severely condemned the authorities for felling more than 10 fully grown trees in the premises of Aranya Bhavan in Ashokapuram for facilitating construction of residential quarters. The Forest Department…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Have darshan of Gujarat’s Somnath Temple in Mysuru
Brahma Kumaris build a replica of the temple in Vijayanagar Mysore/Mysuru: This Mahashivarathri, the devotees of Lord Shiva can have ‘Divya Darshana’ of Sri Somnath Temple in Gujarat — one of the…
7 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
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‘Traders should not ignore GST or IT notices’
Mysore/Mysuru: Joint Commissioner of Commercial Tax Balasubramanya has cautioned that Traders should not ignore GST tax or Income Tax (IT) notices issued by the competent authorities. He was speaking after inaugurating the…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Swachh Marathon tomorrow at 6 am
Mysore/Mysuru: As per the directive of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, a nationwide Swachh Marathon will be held on Feb. 8 (Sunday) under the theme “Public Participation in Cleanliness.”…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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AIISH establishes Wellness Centre to strengthen mental health support
Mysore/Mysuru: The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, has set up a Wellness Centre at its campus to provide comprehensive mental health care and support services for students and…
7 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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Senior journalist Srinivasan no more
Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Journalist K.V. Srinivasan (82), who was popularly known as ‘Brother’ in Media circles, passed away at his residence in Kalkunike village in Hunsur taluk yesterday. He was a bachelor and…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Selected for DVG Literary Award
Mysore/Mysuru: C.H. Gopal Bhat, a noted limerick poet from Kerala, has been selected for the prestigious ‘Dr. DVG Muktaka Sahitya Award’ given by the city’s Karnataka Muktaka Sahitya Academy Trust. Gopal Bhat…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Dr. Vasundhara to Australia
Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Dance Guru Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy is proceeding to Australia on Feb.10. She will conduct Vasundharabani training and lecture demonstration at Brisbane on the invitation from “Art of Viniyas.” From there…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Paridrishya International Short Films Fest in city from Feb. 20
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Cinema Society (MCS) will host the 4th edition of the Paridrishya International Short Films & Documentaries Festival-2026 at Maharaja College Ground from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22. Speaking about the…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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That - thon, this - thon, But no Action !
The Mysuru City Corporation’s upcoming Swachh Marathon, organised as part of Swachh Survekshan 2025-2026, is yet another well-intentioned attempt to raise public awareness about cleanliness. The stated goals are admirable: Waste segregation,…
7 Feb 2026 · 4 min read
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Traffic chaos on Gaganachumbi Double Road in Kuvempunagar
Sir, This is to highlight the worsening traffic anarchy on Gaganachumbi Double Road in Kuvempunagar, especially the stretch opposite Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), Tenet Diagnostics and the State Bank of India…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Mysuru Santhe begins in city
The three-day Mysuru Santhe - 2026 was inaugurated by Bigg Boss contestant and television anchor Jhanvi at Maharaja's College Ground here yesterday. Prof. Uniyal, Vice-Chancellor and Director of RV University, Mysuru; Dr.…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Style Bazaar Designer & Lifestyle Expo begins
Style Bazaar, a two-day Designer and Lifestyle Expo-cum-Sale, was inaugurated at The Quorum Hotel on Vinoba Road in city this morning. Chief guests Hemamalini Lakshman, Mirium Cherian, Namrata Shenoy and Junoo Ahluwalia…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Mysuru art patron honoured in Chennai
Art patron C.R. Himamshu (extreme right), Secretary of Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mahotsava Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust, Mysuru, who is the man behind the Heritage Music Festival of Mysuru, popularly known as Vontikoppal…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Events tomorrow - FEB. 8: Gayana Sabha, Mysuru
Hindustani Classical Music Concert by Reshma Bhat of Kumta, accompanied by Sathish Bhat Heggar on harmonium and Akshay Bhat Amsalli on tabla, Ganabharathi, Kuvempunagar, 6 pm.…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Events tomorrow - FEB. 8: Rangantharanga Mysuru - A Children’s Theatre
Rangantharanga Children’s Theatre Festival, staging of play ‘Tikkalu Raja Tiruboki Rajya’ by Morarji Desai Residential School, Doddahundi, Mysuru taluk, written by Santhosh Guddiyangadi, directed by K.M. Keerthiraj, 2.30 pm; ‘Muttisikondavanu’ by students…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Events tomorrow - FEB. 8: Music Concerts
Vocal concert by Pradyumna Bhat, Bengaluru, accompanied by Vid. Rupanagudi Ratnateja on violin and Vid. Pranav Subramanya on mridanga, 10.30 am; Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Purandaradasa and Saint Thyagaraja by Vidu. M.L.…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Events tomorrow - FEB. 8: Ayama - Academy of Fine Arts, Mysuru
Ayamothsava-26 Music-Dance-Drama Festival, Bharatanatyam - Traditional Margam by the students of Ayama Academy, choreography by Vidu. Shambhavi Swamy, costume & make-up by Rajarajeshwari Vasthalankara, Mysuru; Kannada & Culture Department Mandya Assistant Director…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Events tomorrow - FEB. 8: Krishne - The Dance School
Bharatanatyam Arangetram (Rangapravesha) of N.V. Manasvi (Daughter of N.A. Brunda and N.D. Avanish), disciple of Vidu. Dimple, accompanied by Vidu. Dimple on nattuvanga, Karnataka Kalashree Vid. Balasubramanya Sharma on vocal, Vid. P.…
7 Feb 2026 · 1 min read