I have always wondered what happens on Shivaratri…do people actually pray at temples all night long? Do people fast? Do people feel a sense of spirituality? And are the whispers that some people sit around playing cards and getting high true? Also what happens in our city on the night of Shiva? Is it crowded?…
Talent search for hearing impaired kids tomorrow
February 25, 2017The Konkani Christian Association, Mysuru, as part of their Social and Cultural Responsibility, has organised a ‘Talent Search’ programme for hearing impaired children on Feb. 26 from 11 am at Konkan Bhavan in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage in city. The programme will be inaugurated by Most Rev. Dr. Cyprian Monis, Bishop of Asansol Diocese in the…
Gyan-Vigyan Divya Darshan Mela to conclude tomorrow
February 25, 2017he valedictory of the 15-day Gyan-Vignan Divya Darshana Mela, organised by Prajapitha Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Mysuru Sub-division, as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations at Maharaja College Grounds here, will take place at 6.30 pm tomorrow. Brahma Kumara Mrutyunjaya will deliver the valedictory address. Assembly Speaker K.B. Koliwad, Primary and Secondary Education Minister…
Saree’s sartorial supremacy
February 25, 2017Similar to many other styles and designs of attires, some still being favoured by different sections of society while the rest have gone into the pages of history, saree, also described a the Indian six yards has enjoyed identity derived from the names of exclusive towns and regions across the country. Sarees, in addition to…
Woman succumbs to injuries
February 25, 2017A woman, who was being treated at a private hospital for injuries sustained in a road mishap on Krishnaraja Boulevard on Thursday afternoon, breathed her last later in the evening. The deceased, a native of Kempanapalya in Kollegal, who was staying at her son’s house in Bogadi, has been identified as Kempadevamma (45). It is…
Prize winners of Karate Championship
February 25, 2017The following students of The Orchids Public School won prizes at the 23rd State-level Karate Championship-2017: T.P. Vikas (Class 7), V.M. Vishnu (Class 5), Nithin K. Gowda (Class 6), L. Jeevitha (Class 3), M. Akilesh (Class 2) — all have secured first place in different categories. Harshith N. Jeeyar and M. Jeevan (Class 6), S….
Aadhaar seeding must for social security beneficiaries
February 25, 2017Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep has in a press release asked all beneficiaries who are getting pension under various social security schemes to get their Aadhaar number linked with their Bank or post office accounts. The DC said that Aadhaar seeding was mandatory as per the Union Government’s DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) initiative. The beneficiaries should…
Two houses burgled in city
February 25, 2017Burglars broke open into the residence of an Ayurveda doctor in Kuvempunagar and made away with cash of about Rs. 70,000, 45 grams gold jewellery and other articles yesterday. Dr. Lakshmisha Upadhyayahad been along with his family members to a cinema hall at about 6 pm when burglars broke open the front door. The burglary…
Conference on HIV/AIDS update 2017 begins
February 25, 2017The two-day HIVE Mysuru ART Update 2017 was inaugurated at SDMIMD auditorium at the campus on Chamundi Hill Road here this morning. The conference ceremony will continue with seminars being held on different aspects of HIV/AIDS epidemic under the auspices of Asha Kirana Trust which is working for the cause of people living with AIDS…
Week-long health camp for journalists from Feb. 27
February 25, 2017Mysuru District Journalists’ Association (MDJA) in association with Cauvery Multi-Speciality Hospital will be conducting a week-long health check-up camp for journalists and their family members from Feb. 27 to March 5 at the hospital in Siddaratha Layout, near Teresian College here. Everyday 50 people will undergo different tests. Beneficiaries will undergo BP, Diabetes, ECG, ECO,…
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