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Suttur JSS High School has won the overall prize for the 24th consecutive time in the cultural competitions organized as part of the Suttur Jatra Mahotsav. The picture shows the Suttur Jagadguru Shri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, seers of other maths, former ministers, MLAs, and the school’s cultural team.

Picture: Suttur Nanju Adanayaka

The poster of the 44th National Wrestling Championship, organized on the occasion of the Jatra Mahotsav of Adijagadguru Shri Shivaratreeshwara Shivayogi Swamiji, was released in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Shri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Seen in the picture are Suresh Kumar, organizers Malluswamy, Nanjangudina Siddharaju, Kempegowda, Prof. Devanna, Pailwan Chokkamurthy, Hosahalli Shivu, Kesavaraju, and Teramballi Ravi.

Mr. Vinod Kumar, a physics teacher at JSS Residential School, Suttur Math, took part in the State level Science Exhibition competition held at Dharwad by showcasing creative models in physics and a model of being friendly to the differently-abled. He has been selected to represent the state at the National-Level South India Science Fair Competition, to be held in Hyderabad from January 18 to January 23, 2026.

Suttur, January 8, 2026: The State-Level Science Exhibition Competition for High School Teachers was held at Dharwad, organized by the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Dharwad, in association with the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Karnataka, the State Education and Research Training Department, the Directorate of Urdu and Other Minority Schools, the Office of the Commissioner, and the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bengaluru.

Teachers from 35 educational districts across Karnataka participated in the exhibition, presenting innovative models across disciplines such as Science and Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Genetic Technology.

Mr. V. Vinod Kumar, Physics Teacher at JSS Residential School, Suttur Math, presented creative physics models, including an innovative model titled “Friendly for the Specially abled.” His exhibit, which simplifies complex physics concepts and enables elderly and mentally challenged individuals to control electrical appliances such as televisions, lights, fans, and air conditioners using a single remote control, received wide appreciation.

Based on his outstanding presentation, Mr. Vinod Kumar has been selected to represent the state at the National-Level South India Science Fair Competition, to be held in Hyderabad from January 18 to January 23, 2026.

The management, principals, and staff of JSS Residential School have congratulated him on this significant achievement and lauded his innovative contribution to teaching and inclusive technology.

Students of JSS High School, Suttur, who participated in the telescope workshop organized by the JSS Science and Technology Resource Center, are seen along with staff members and science teachers of the Resource Center.

Suttur, January 13, 2026: Fifty students of JSS High School, Suttur, participated in a telescope workshop organized by the JSS Science and Technology Knowledge Resource Center.

The workshop was conducted by resource person Mr. Bharath, who explained to the students the process of making and using a telescope. He also introduced them to the field of astronomy, including information about stars, constellations, their names, and methods of identifying them in the night sky.

The telescope used during the workshop was a refracting telescope with a visual lens diameter of 40 mm and a focal length of 500 mm. Using this telescope, students were able to observe celestial bodies such as the Moon, stars, and planets at a magnification of up to 20 times. The telescope is designed in such a way that its parts can be easily dismantled and reassembled whenever required.

At the end of the workshop, the students were provided with 50 telescopes along with 50 manuals to help them identify various celestial bodies, enabling them to continue their learning beyond the workshop.

Members of the Nanjangud Youth Brigade, along with teachers and students of Suttur JSS Free Residential School, actively participated in a Kapila River cleanup drive held on Sunday, January 11.

The Suttur Jathra Mahotsava 2026 was inaugurated by Sri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Wodeyar, MP, Sri Jagadeesh Shetter, former CM and Sri H.D. Thammaiah, MLA, Chikkamagalur in the divine presence of HH Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji on 15th January 2026.

One day workshop on Scientific Cultivation Practices, Marketing Facilities and Export Opportunities of traditional Crops with Geographical indication is organized on 07.01.2026 at ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur in association with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Bengaluru.

Regional Assistant Managing Director, APEDA, Shri U. Dharmarao said that the basic objective of the APEDA is to create an international market for agricultural products of traditional crops with geographical indication. He said that suitable guidance will be provided to the farmers through APEDA to sell their agricultural products of traditional importance.

Nanjangud Assistant Director of Horticulture C.S. Chandru informed the farmers that cultivation of Nanjangud Rasabale has drastically come down and the farmers should cultivate more Nanjangud rasable as it fetches good price in the market. He also said that special incentives would be given for cultivating GI crops of Mysuru district.

Mrs. Madhumathi Andrews, Manager, APEDA, Bengaluru said that if farmers register with APEDA through horticulture department and cultivate traditional crops with geographical indication of Mysuru district. APEDA will provide assistance up to Rs. 5 lakh. Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and self-help groups (SHGs) can also register with the APEDA and get subsidy for their crops and sell their produce globally.

The Assistant Manager, APEDA, Dr B.K. Pooja speaking on the occasion, said that agricultural products can be categorized as scheduled and non-scheduled agricultural products and registered with APEDA to sell high quality agricultural products. He said that every country has its own rules in the international market and according to the rules of their country, agricultural products can be sold with the guidance of APEDA.

The programme was presided over by Dr. B.N. Gnanesh and he called upon the farmers to cultivate different crops in every season instead of growing one crop in every season to maintain the fertility of the soil. He also discussed the difference between natural farming and organic farming and its pros and cons. Mysore’s traditional crops like Nanjangud Rasabale, Mysore Betele leaf, Mysore Valiyadale and Eeranagere Badane have good market value. He told the farmers to take interest in cultivating these crops. KVK will provide all the technical guidance for growing these GI crops with support of APEDA. Shortly GI Banana and Mysuru betel leaf crops will be exported to foreign countries. At the same time, he informed the farmers about the central government’s scheme Vikasit Bharat Ji Ram Ji.

Subject Matter Specialists Dr. G.M. Vinay & Dr. Y. P. Prasad provide information on methods of cultivation of traditional crops of Mysore district. Experts Dr. GM Vinay delivered the introductory speech. Dr. Prasad welcomed and compered the programme. Dr. Deepak offered vote of thanks. More than 120 farmers and farmwomen participated in the programme.

The Silk Fab Expo was inaugurated on 05-01-2026, with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Shri Nitesh Patil, IAS, Regional Commissioner, Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by staff members of the National Handloom Development Corporation, including Shri Abhay Tandon, Regional Manager; Shri Vijay Upari, Assistant Manager, along with Shri Prabhakaran C., Deputy Director, Weavers’ Service Centre, Bengaluru.

Organized on the occasion of the Sankranti festival, the Silk Fab Expo will continue until 17-01-2026. The expo is open to the public free of charge and will be held daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, welcoming visitors from Mysuru and nearby areas.