Mandya: Soon after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the bypoll schedule for Mandya Lok Sabha (LS) seat, political activities have sprung up, with the three main political parties — Congress, JD(S) and BJP — getting ready to test the political waters. The Mandya LS seat became vacant after C.S. Puttaraju of the JD(S)…
Jayamala inaugurates ‘Mahila Dasara’
October 12, 2018Mysuru: ‘Mahila Dasara’ was inaugurated by the Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Jayamala at JK Grounds yesterday. ‘Udyama Sambhrama’, an exhibition-cum-product sale of goods made by the Sthree Shakti Groups across the State was the magnus opus of the event. Speaking on the occasion, actress Jayamala opined that women’s hidden talents should be identified…
Children confused as Ministers leave Makkala Dasara venue !
October 12, 2018Mysuru: Discontentment seems to continue between coalition partners Congress and JD(S) leaders as Agriculture Minister N.H. Shivashankar Reddy walked out of inaugural function of Makkala Dasara celebrations at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall at Krishnamurthypuram here this afternoon. The Minister, who was elected on Congress ticket, was miffed over officials not calling out his name at…
She polished off six idlies in less than a minute
October 12, 2018Mysuru: While Meese Eregowda emerged victorious after he gulped down seven ragi balls (three-and-a-half kg in total) in 15 minutes flat at a ‘Ragi Mudde – Naati Koli saaru’ (ragi balls – country chicken curry) eating competition at Mangala village near Mandya recently, Lalitha Puttegowda from Paduvarahalli gulped 6 idlies in just a minute at…
Books are testimony to facts, events: Minister
October 12, 2018Mysuru: Although news may fade with time, books have always remained a testimony to facts and events, opined Kannada and Culture & Women and Child Welfare Minister Jayamala. She was speaking after inaugurating the ‘Kannada Pustaka Mela’ (Book Fair) jointly organised by Kannada and Culture Department, Kannada Book Authority and Mysuru Dasara Samithi-2018, as part…
Two-day National Meet on ‘Combat Depression’ from Oct.22
October 12, 2018Mysuru: A two-day National Conference on ‘Combat Depression’ will be held on Oct. 22 and 23 at Sri Rajendra Auditorium, JSS Medical College in city from 9 am. The conference has been organised by Department of Pharmacology and Department of Psychiatry, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER) in association…
Dasara Air Show rehearsal tomorrow
October 12, 2018The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be conducting a full-fledged rehearsal for the Air Show tomorrow in city. The rehearsal, which will be held at 11 am, includes petal dropping, slithering and sky diving. A preliminary check of Bannimantap Grounds by IAF Officials will be conducted later in the day today. Wing Commander Gajendra Singh…
Dog Show on Oct. 14
October 12, 2018Mysuru: As part of Dasara celebrations, the Dasara Executive Committee will conduct a ‘Pet Dog Show’ on Oct.14 at the University of Mysore Hockey Grounds near Kukkarahalli Railway Gate at 9 am. Pet-lovers can take part in the contest along with their pet canines. Mudhol dog owners are also welcome to participate. Prizes will be…
Bike-lifter arrested
October 12, 2018Three bikes worth around Rs. 3.5 lakh recovered Mysuru: The Narasimharaja Police had arrested a person, who was trying to sell a two-wheeler without registration at a throw-away price near Columbia Asia Hospital on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway On Oct. 9. They recovered three bikes from him. The accused has been identified as 20-year-old Syed Saklain of…
A Sad, 10-day Drama!
October 12, 2018By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Our Dasara, as we all know, is a grand ten-day spectacle. To different people it means many different things. To the thousands of tourists who throng Mysuru to watch the annual show it means much excitement and fun. But to most Mysureans themselves the Dasara now only means a…
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