Mysuru: “Renowned poet M. Gopalakrishna Adiga had belief in human relations and introspection and not in idol worship,” said well-known poetess Prof. C. Sarvamangala. She was speaking after inaugurating the programme ‘Kavi M. Gopalakrishna Adiga – Baduku-Baraha’ (Poet M. Gopalakrishna Adiga – Life and writings) jointly organised by District Kannada Sahitya Parishat and Kannada Sahitya…
Digitalisation of cinemas has helped in reaching out to more people: Theatre Director
February 4, 2018Mysuru: Observing that digitalisation of cinemas has greatly helped them in reaching out to more number of people, Theatre and Film Director Jayatirtha has said that the theatre was a medium of sending positive messages to the society. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Ranga-Chitraranga’ seminar as part of Rashtriya Ranga Utsava organised by the city’s…
MLA Vasu inaugurates Vet Hospital at Nazarbad
February 4, 2018Mysuru: A new Government Veterinary Hospital was inaugurated by MLA Vasu near Chamundi Vihar Stadium in Nazarbad recently. The Hospital is constructed by Nirmiti Kendra under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) at a cost of Rs.27.6 lakh. Speaking on the occasion, Vasu opined that the new Hospital…
Special children have special talent: MyLAC Chairman
February 4, 2018Mysuru: Observing that special children have a special talent and can match normal children in terms of talent and intelligence, MyLAC Chairman H.A. Venkatesh has said that it was important to tap their talent and bring them to mainstream society. He was speaking at International Day of the Disabled and Louis Braille Birth Anniversary celebration…
A brief sojourn in a Chinese Villa
February 4, 2018By Girija Madhavan I have lived in many houses abroad before returning to settle down in my hometown of Mysuru in 1995. Each was a temporary home, a haven, claiming a place in my memories and sentiment; some in alien land and others in friendlier ambiance. But the house that remains in my mind as…
City Police to launch Elephant as official mascot soon
February 4, 2018Mysuru: The City Police with lot of people-friendly measures is coming up with one more idea to launch an official mascot. What better than choosing an Elephant, the gentle giant, to drive home the messages on traffic and law and order. The elephant is the animal, which the people of Mysuru are familiar with right…
DC directs officials to write letter to KHB for site
February 4, 2018Mysore: Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep has directed the officials concerned to write a letter to Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) seeking space for Red Cross Society to establish its office and blood banks. Presiding over a meeting at his office here recently, Randeep said that he would communicate with the KHB Commissioner in this regard….
President not coming to Mysuru
February 4, 2018Mysuru: The visit of the President Ram Nath Kovind to Mysuru on Feb.6 before proceeding to Shravanabelagola on Feb.7 to participate in the Mahamastikabhisheka celebrations, has been cancelled. The President will instead arrive at Bengaluru on Feb.6 where he will stay in Raj Bhavan overnight and reach Shravanabelagola, the following day (Feb.7), said a press…
Dist. Convention of ASHA workers held in city: Over 400 ASHA workers participate
February 4, 2018Mysuru: The District Committee of Karnataka State ASHA Workers Association (KSAWA), supported by All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC) had organised a district-level convention of ASHA workers at Town Hall premises here this morning. Over 400 Asha workers of the district participated in the convention to voice their demands. Speaking on the occasion KSAWA…
Excels in Maths and Science Exam
February 4, 2018Students of Mary School, Wesley Road, Tilak Nagar, have excelled in the Mathematics and Science Exams for Excellence conducted by Unnati Academy and Taramandala recently. Over 50 children participated. Among them 36 secured first class and 14 secured ranks in District and State-level. The rank holders are seen with Principal Tanuja Monnappa, staff Manjula and…
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