The City Crime Branch (CCB) Police, during their special beat on Mar. 20 early morning, arrested four persons who were waiting in a car near GTTC in Metagalli Industrial area to commit dacoity and have seized two longs, two daggers, six mobile phones, chilly powder Rs. 16,200 cash and a Nissan Terrano vehicle from them….
Discourse on Sri Rama Valmiki Samvada from Mar.30 to Apr. 4
March 26, 2017Pujya Swami Dattapadanandaji will deliver a seven-day discourse (Kannada) on Sri Rama Valmiki Samvada – Tulsi Ramayan from Mar.30 to Apr. 4 at Sri Ramakshetra, Chinmaya Mission, 5th Cross, Sarvajanika Hostel Road, Vidyaranyapuram, from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. Sri Vishnusahasranama Parayana starts at 6 pm from Mar. 31. Sri Ramanavami will be celebrated on…
LOOKING BACK . . . Precious Things
March 26, 2017Musings on my Ma’s Memorabilia… By D. Lalitha Rao There are philosophical systems like Feng Shui that speak of harmony between people and natural forces. For example, one belief is that if a mirror in the house reflects gardens and trees outdoors, it brings positive energy into the house. While the scientific basis for such…
Nanjangud Dodda Jathra from Mar. 31 to Apr. 11
March 26, 2017ADC asks officials to ensure smooth conduct of event In the context of Sri Srikanteshwaraswamy Dodda Jathra Mahotsava to be held from Mar. 31 to April. 11 in Nanjangud, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) T. Venkatesh has asked the authorities concerned to make necessary preparations. Presiding over a preliminary review meeting held on Thursday at Dasoha…
Union Minister hits campaign trail in Nanjangud
March 26, 2017Hitting the campaign trail in Nanjangud constituency for the crucial Apr. 9 by-poll, Union Minister of State for Drinking Water and Sanitation Ramesh Jigajinagi undertook a padayatra in several villages of the constituency today. Speaking to press persons during the course of his campaign at Kattawadipura in the taluk, Ramesh Jigajinagi said that he was…
World Theatre Day tomorrow
March 26, 2017As part of World Theatre Day celebrations, Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University has organised a programme at its premises tomorrow (Mar. 27). Senior theatrist Dr. Na. Ratna will inaugurate the programme at 11 am. Theatrist Prof. H.S. Umesh will deliver a special lecture. Music University VC Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar will…
I withdraw my statement if it has hurt Geetha Mahadevaprasad: MP Pratap
March 26, 2017Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has stirred up a controversy saying that DR. Geetha Mahadevaprasad, wife of late Minister H.S. Mahadevaprasad was contesting the election only for the sake of power. The MP, speaking to media this morning, said that his statement was unintentional and he would withdraw it if it had hurt Geetha Mahadevaprasad. Campaigning…
Women’s Day celebrations:Art exhibition on women achievers
March 26, 2017A day-long painting expo of woman achievers, jointly organised by District Kannada Sahitya Parishat and Kannada Sahitya Kala Koota, Mysuru, as part of Women’s Day celebrations, began at Suchitra Art Gallery, Kalamandira here this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the expo, former Karnataka State Women’s Commission Chairperson Manjula Manasa said that the painting expo is an…
Book ‘Dr B.R. Ambedkar – Voice of the Oppressed’ released
March 26, 2017Venkatagirigowda Samskruthika Parishat, B.N. Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences and Hanyalu Prakashana together had organised a function at Rani Bahadur auditorium in Manasagangothri here this morning for the release of the book ‘Dr. B.R. Ambedkar-Voice of the oppressed’, a collection of articles written by late Economist K. Venkatagirigowda in English and Kannada version. Releasing the…
Suicide victim dies in hospital
March 26, 2017Syed Shamiulla (41), who had attempted suicide by consuming poison on Monday last following harassment by money lenders, breathed his last at K.R. Hospital in city this morning. A case has been registered at Udayagiri Police Station in this regard. It is learnt that, Shamiulla, who was working in a Silk showroom in city had…
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