October 2026

Around 219 govt primary schools across the four districts of the Mysuru region, including 35 in Mysuru district recorded zero admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year. Hassan reported the highest number of such schools, with 103 primary schools registering no admissions According to data shared by primary and secondary education minister Madhu Bangarappa in response to a question by Mysuru-Mandya MLC K Vivekananda, two high schools in the region also recorded zero admissions.The highest number of primary schools with no admissions was reported in KR Pet taluk of Mandya district, where 23 schools did not admit a single student

A new domestic rail-freight service connecting Chennai’s Tondiarpet Inland Container Depot (ICD) with the Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Kadakola in Mysuru is strengthening logistics connectivity between the two important industrial and commercial centres. The new service is expected to provide businesses with an additional transportation option for moving cargo between Chennai and Mysuru. Rail-based freight movement can support more efficient long-distance transportation while connecting industrial areas with major logistics hubs. The Kadakola MMLP, located in the Mysuru region, is strategically positioned to support cargo movement for industries and businesses in and around Mysuru. Improved rail connectivity can help companies transport goods more efficiently and provide better access to larger markets. The Chennai–Mysuru connection is particularly significant because Chennai is one of South India’s major commercial and logistics centres, while Mysuru has a growing industrial, manufacturing, technology and commercial base. A dedicated rail-freight connection between the two locations can therefore contribute to smoother movement of goods. The service is also expected to strengthen the role of Mysuru in regional logistics and supply-chain operations. Better freight connectivity can support local industries, reduce dependence on road transportation for certain cargo movements and improve connections between production centres and distribution networks. The development represents another step towards improving Mysuru’s multimodal transportation infrastructure and strengthening its position as an important logistics destination in Karnataka.

Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey inaugurated the three days National Conference on Tribal languages and Museums in the cultural capital of Karnataka in Mysuru today. Speaking in the inaugural, Durgadas said that Tribal community is an integral part of our ancient history and played a crucial role during national integration and freedom struggle. He emphasised that it should be our national resolve to honour tribal identity and heritage, history and languages. The minister spoke of the vital role played by Tribals during Lord Shri Ram’s 14 years long expedition to Lanka. How Shabari met Lord Shri Ram and her devotion. During Mahabharata, Bhima married Tribes woman Hidimba. The minister also spoke about tribal warrior Kunya Bhil who helped Maharana Pratap. The tribal community played a pivotal role during our freedom struggle and countless tribal warriors sacrificed their lives for the nation. The minister said that after our Independence no serious thought was given for the welfare of the tribal community and no efforts were made to teach tribal history. He stressed that a national resolve is essential to honor our tribal identity and heritage while connecting future generations to their roots. The minister hoped that the three days conference would dwell upon aspects to preserve our tribal languages, and secondly, the glorious history of our tribal freedom fighters.