In response to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asking the Union Home Ministry if they India could play cricket with Pakistan later in the year, the Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir has made it clear that cricket ties with the neighbouring country are not likely to resume any time…
Land Grab Case: Court orders FIR against woman
March 30, 2017The District Sessions Court has ordered an FIR against a woman who allegedly forged the signature of a land holder to grab his one gunta land in Byathahalli. The Court has asked the Nazarbad Police to investigate if the signature has been forged by one Padma, also a resident of Byathahalli as alleged by complainant…
Talk on Urdu language and opportunities
March 30, 2017The Department of Urdu, Maharani’s Arts College, in association with IQAC conducted a special lecture on the topic ‘Urdu language and opportunities’ at the college auditorium recently. Prof. B.T. Vijay, Principal, presided. Nyamathulla Khan, Member, Karnataka Urdu Academy, was the main speaker. Prof. Rajeev Poorna Chandra, HoD of English and Co-ordinator, IQAC, was present. Prof….
Umang-2017 prize winners
March 30, 2017The students of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)-Mysore Chapter had organised the 11th annual students event Umang-2017 recently. Students of different colleges from Mysuru and students of CA / CWA / CS participated in essay writing, quiz, best manager, debate and pick & speak contests. The event was inaugurated by G.M. Ganapathi,…
Two held for selling elephant tusks
March 30, 2017The City Crime Branch (CCB) Police, acting on a tip off, have arrested two persons near Jaganmohan Palace on charges of selling elephant tusks and have seized two tusks worth about Rs. 25 lakh from them. The arrested have been identified as 29-year-old Manikanta of Sargur and 32-year- old Gangadhar, a resident of Gundlupet. CCB…
‘Awareness during student days can curtail harassment on women’
March 30, 2017As part of International Women’s Day, Harassment Complaint Investigation Committee, Mahila Vedike and Human Rights Committee together had organised a function at Basudev Somani College in Kuvempunagar on Tuesday. Inaugurating the programme Manjula Manasa, former Chairperson of State Women’s Commission said that awareness should be created among youth during student days itself regarding respecting women…
Chitrakala Shibira at JSS School
March 30, 2017JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysuru, will be conducting Chitrakala Shibira (drawing and painting camp) from Apr.6 to 27 in three categories (Std. 1 to Std. 4), (Std. 5 to Std. 7) and (Std. 8 to Std. 10) at JSS Balajagath School on Ramanuja Road in city. The organisers will also take the participants on a one-day nature…
Dr. R.S. Nandakumar Sangeetha Rangotsava
March 30, 2017As part of ‘Dr. R.S. Nandakumar Sangeetha Rangotsava,’ organised jointly by Amarakala Sangha and Sri Rajeshwari Vasthralankara Theatre Troupe, the following plays will be staged at Vanaranga in Rangayana premises at 7 pm: Mar. 31: Play ‘Hamsageethe’ based on T. R. Subba Rao’s (Ta.Ra.Su) novel; Stage adaptation: H.K. Yoganarasimha; Direction: H.S. Umesh. Apr. 1: Play…
Indian Open Badminton Championships: Sindhu, Saina enter second round
March 30, 2017Olympic medalists P.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal made a resounding start to their women’s singles campaign but it was Sameer Verma who hogged the limelight with a stunning straight sets win over Korean Son Wan Ho in men’s event in the opening round of India Super Series here on Wednesday. Rio Olympics silver medalist Sindhu…
Gagging the Press: Time to show people’s power
March 30, 2017Sir, I was shocked to read KBG’s Abracadabra titled “Audacity of Legislators” (SOM dated Mar.24). This is not a disaster only for the Press and Media. In fact it is we the people who should be even more concerned. If the Press does not inform us of the shenanigans of our political leaders who will?…
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