Chennai: A day-long strike, led by Opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), began in Tamil Nadu today in support of drought-hit farmers, partially hitting normal life across the State. Farmers from the State, who were on protest in New Delhi for 41 days, reached Chennai this morning and participated in the State-wide bandh. Police have taken…
Mysuru: The Siddharameshwara Jayanti celebrations, jointly organised by the District Administration, Kannada and Culture Department and Shivayogi Siddharameshwara Bhovi Hitarakshana Samiti at Kalamandira here this morning, was a lacklustre affair, with none of the netas attending the event. Bhovi Development Corporation Director G.V. Seetaram inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp. Speaking on the occasion,…
Denizens of the forest are figuring in media reports along with womenfolk in rural parts across the land for all bad but virtually the same reason. Graphics and videos during telecast by news channels are portraying the thirsty jumbos and the hard-working women desperately in search of water, mainly for drinking by both parties and…
Mysuru: Marking the birth anniversary of matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar, a musical nite titled ‘Doddor Dhwani’ was organised by Dr. Rajkumar Musical Group last evening at Kalamandira here led by orchestra Jayaram. The programme featured hits of old Kannada movies starring Dr. Rajkumar. Singer Sarvamangala commenced the musical journey by rendering ‘Kanasalli bandavanare, manasalli ninthavanare’….
Sir, Apropos the letter Tribute to my Teacher Prof. S. Dandapani by Dr.N.N. Prahallada, former Associate Professor in Education, RIE (SOM dated Apr. 22), I too would like to share my association with Prof. Dandapani. When I was appointed as Principal of Navodaya Vidyalaya, Shivaragudda, Mandya, in 1986, I was asked to go to New…
Mysuru: RNM Memorial Road Race-2017 has been organised by Mysuru District Masters Athletic Association (MDMAA) on May 1. It will be flagged off in front of the DC’s office at 7.30 am. The Race will be held in six categories — 4-7 years; 7-9 years; 10-15 years; 16-34 years; 35-54 years and 55 years &…
Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA Vasu distributed facilities to Chamaraja Assembly segment beneficiaries of various schemes under the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) at a programme organised at his office in Jaladarshini Guest House here this morning. The MLA distributed housing subsidy (Rs. 2.7 lakh for SC/ST and Rs. 3 lakh for general category) to beneficiaries of Vajpayee…
Mysuru: Marking the World Malaria Day, an awareness rally was organised by the Department of Health and Family Welfare in city this morning. About 50 Health Assistants participated in the rally carrying placards with messages of advice to prevent Malaria. The rally was flagged off by Dr. P. Ravi, Taluk Health Officer, at the premises…
Mysuru: Principal District and Sessions Court Judge P.G.M. Patil, yesterday sentenced two persons to two years imprisonment and has imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on them for illegal transportation of sand. The Judge has also directed the Police to register a case against one Shivakumar and Mahadeva for providing false witness. Those who have…
Bengaluru: Putting an end to the speculations and suspense over the nomination to 3 vacant seats in the Legislative Council, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has sent a list of 3 nominations to Governor Vajubhai R. Vala for his approval. The list has the names of P.R. Ramesh, a Congress leader from Bengaluru, Mohan Kondajji from Davangere…
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