Mysuru: Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka has one more ‘secure’ feather to its cap – Special Commando Force (SCF) that will exclusively deal with anti-terror operations and will not be a part of the city civil Police force. The force was formally launched yesterday during the Republic Day Parade held at Torchlight Parade Grounds,…
Vijayapura: Sri Siddeshwara Swamiji of Jnana Yogashrama in Vijayapura, who was chosen for the prestigious Padma Shri Award, has decided to “respectfully refuse it.” In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Seer, while expressing his gratitude for selecting him for the award has said he is a spiritual being and does not…
Hunsur: Thousands of devotees took part in the procession held as part of Hanuma Jayanti at Hunsur this morning. The procession, which was originally scheduled for Dec. 3, was cancelled over a dispute between officials and supporters of BJP MP Pratap Simha, on the route of the procession. The authorities, taking note of the sentiments…
Bengaluru: Noted Kannada actor Chandrashekhar (63), popularly known as ‘Edakallu Chandrashekhar,’ passed away in the wee hours today in Canada. His daughter Tanya, based out of Bengaluru, told reporters that her father had suffered a massive cardiac arrest. Chandrashekhar had debuted as a child artiste with ‘Namma Makkalu’ in 1969 but got his big break…
Mysuru: Nearly seven lakh Muslims including 13 Maulvis from the country and abroad are congregating at the three-day All India Mushavarathi Ijtema (Convention), organised by the Muslim community at the Adakanahalli Industrial Area, near Kadokola in Nanjangud taluk. People have been coming in buses, cars and trains from yesterday from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Telengana, Maharashtra…
Come elections to Assembly or the Parliament, there is heat in the political camps. Otherwise, there is bonhomie among all political parties, though covertly, so that they can individually reap the benefit of our liberal democracy steeped in corruption. While Siddharamaiah’s ruling Congress may have the disadvantage of incumbency, the master-politician Siddharamaiah of great Machiavellian…
Bengaluru: England all-rounder Ben Stokes sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 12.50 crore in this year’s IPL Auction that is underway in Bengaluru. The most expensive purchase in IPL history, Stokes was bought by Rising Pune Supergiant for a staggering Rs.14.5 crore last year. Surprisingly, Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle remained unsold during the first round…
Mysuru: Actress and Director Roopa Iyer is likely to contest from K.R. Constituency in the city on a Karnataka Prajakiya Janata Party (KPJP) ticket, in the forthcoming Assembly polls. The KPJP was floated by well-known actor-director Upendra a few months ago. Although the ticket has not been finalised as yet, talks are underway in the…
Mangaluru: Former Union Minister and Veteran Congress leader B. Janardhana Poojary’s Autobiography titled ‘Saalamelada Sangrama’ was released here on Friday. Poojary himself released the book at Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, which he developed over the years as a seat of devotion for the Billava community, which he belongs to. A startling revelation Poojary has made…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer As the city is gearing up to witness the rare astronomical feat of Super Moon, Blood Moon and the Blue Moon on the night of Jan. 31, it will be a special moment for Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala and Excel Public School in city as they have geared up…
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