Mysuru: Accusing BJP and JD(S) leaders of taking up farmer issues only for political gains and for targeting CM Siddharamaiah, former Minister B.K. Chandrasekhar said that both the parties were aware that no State Government can waive farm loans. Addressing media persons here yesterday, Chandrasekhar said the BJP leaders have taken up drought study tour…
More on “limestone paste”
May 19, 2017Sir, The Karnataka State Food Safety Commissioner has banned, inter alia, the sale of “limestone paste” which is used in the preparation of paan beeda in packets and tubes (SOM dated May 16). I am afraid, there has been some mix-up in the nomenclature. The mineral, calcium carbonate, occurs in several forms: Limestone, Chalk, Calcite,…
Actor Doddanna hospitalised
May 19, 2017Bengaluru: Veteran actor and comedian Doddanna was shifted to a private hospital in Bengaluru following complaints of dehydration. The actor was shooting for a Telugu movie in Vijayapura when he fell ill. He was first admitted to AYUSH hospital in Vijayapura and later shifted to a Suguna Hospital at around 2.30 am today on request…
Mysore Summer Races from May 24
May 19, 2017The Mysore Summer Races 2017 at the Mysore Race Club Limited will be held from May 24 to Aug. 8. The Race Club has advertised a total of price money of Rs.4,31,79,745 (Rs. 4,27,59,745 in stakes and Rs. 4,20,000 in cups) for the 12-day event. Around 450 horses are expected to participate in the races…
Shubhamangala Raghunandan to perform at RAAGA on Saturday
May 19, 2017An accomplished vocalist, Vidu. Shubhamangala Raghunandan will be performing at RAAGA on Saturday (May 20) at 5.30 pm at Prajna Kuteera Ayurveda Centre, Vishwamanava Double Road, Kuvempunagar. Hailing from the reputed Chintalapalli musical family, Shubhamangala is the daughter of Karnataka Kalashri Vid. G.A. Kumaraswamy (one of the Gudibande brothers) and Vijayalakshmi. She started learning music…
Rajashri Nalwadi Award for Venkoba Rao
May 19, 2017Mysuru: Founder of city’s Maithri School for Mentally Retarded Children and Janasangha activist Prof. Venkoba Rao has been chosen for Rajashri Nalwadi Award (2017). Prof. Venkoba Rao, a short story writer with the pen name Srikantha, will receive the award at a programme to be held at Rotary Hall at 11 am on June 4….
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Dinesh to replace injured Manish Pandey
May 19, 2017Tamil Nadu batsman Dinesh Karthik has been called in as replacement for injured Manish Pandey for the Champions Trophy starting from June 1. Karthik played well in the IPL scoring 361 runs in 14 matches at an average of 36.10. He was an integral part of the Gujarat Lions middle order. He was also the…
Articulate Festival-12 at Premier Convention Hall on May 21
May 19, 2017Mysuru: Articulate Festival, coordinated by Mysore B. Nagaraj, is conducted on the 3rd Sunday of every month, at the Premier Convention Hall, Premier Studios, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru. Accomplished Indian classical dancers both from India and abroad take part in this festival. On Sunday, 21st May, in its 12th series, three solo artistes and one mother-daughter duo…
India retains top position in ICC Test rankings
May 19, 2017India retained their top position in ICC Test ranking with 123 points, a clear six point lead over second placed South Africa. The Proteas (117 points) have reduced the gap with India to six points while nine points now separate third-ranked Australia from seventh-ranked Sri Lanka as per latest ICC release. The 9th ranked Bangladesh…
NR Golf Open at Madikeri from June 4
May 19, 2017The State-level NR Golf Open organized at Mercara Downs Golf Club, Madikeri will be held from June 4. The tournament, hosted completely by Cycle Pure Agarbathies is hoping to witness more than 250 golfing enthusiasts participating in 7 categories. The tournament will be teed off by Arjun Ranga, Managing Director, Cycle Pure Agarbathies. Interested golfers…
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