By Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, former Head, Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore The last fortnight is significant from two points of view. The first one is Nov. 1 the day Karnataka was born and the year was 1956. This did not happen overnight. People had to fight for a unified Karnataka….
The expression Art is long, Life is short suggesting that works of art last much longer than human lives may require modification of its message in the current scenario of galloping advances in science and technology necessitating unavoidable adjustments in the daily life of people at large, given both postulates of science witnessing scrutiny and…
Sir, Of late, vehicular traffic has increased on MG Road-Harishchandra Ghat Road junction. There were road humps on both sides of this busy junction before the new JSS Hospital was opened but they were removed for smooth passage during the visit of the then President of India who dedicated the hospital to Mysureans. Unfortunately, the…
Mysuru: With just a day left for the Mayoral election, the contest to occupy the top post in the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Council has intensified with neither Congress nor the JD(S), which have forged a post-poll alliance to take control of the urban local body, willing to relinquish their claim to the Mayor’s post….
Mysuru: The Government-Constituted Heritage Committee to ascertain the lifespan of heritage structures and their conservation has recommended the State Government not to demolish the historic Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market in Mysuru. The final report in this regard was submitted to Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G Sankar, who is also the Chairman of the Committee, on…
Bengaluru: Ending months of confusion, the State Government finally integrated the Centrally sponsored ‘Ayushman Bharath’ scheme with the Karnataka Government’s ‘Arogya Karnataka’ initiative, enabling people with Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards to avail medical assistance up to Rs.5 lakh per year. It would be Rs.1.50 lakh for Above Poverty Line (APL) families. Speaking to reporters…
Three variants released, Online bookings open Mumbai/Mysuru: Die-hard Jawa motorcycle enthusiasts have a reason to rejoice as three variants of Jawa bikes were launched in Mumbai yesterday. Classic Legends, a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra, relaunched the iconic Czech motorcycle which were earlier made in Mysuru by Ideal Jawa which shut down 22 years ago….
Mysuru: The four-and-a-half-hour ‘Sri Ramayana Darshanam,’ the play adapted from the epic poem of the same name penned by Jnanpith awardee and Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, had the audience mesmerised at the Bhoomigeeta in Rangayana premises yesterday. A mix of both old Kannada (Hale Kannada) and new Kannada (Hosa Kannada), the play staged by Rangayana in association…
Mysuru: The State-level Khadi Utsav- 2018, exhibition-cum-sale organised by Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board began at J. K. Grounds in city yesterday. Khadi Utsav will be held till Nov. 29 from 10 am to 6pm. State Higher Education and District Minister G.T. Devegowda inaugurated the Utsav after garlanding the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and…
Mysuru: The first convocation of JSS Science and Technology University will held on Nov. 17 at 11 am at its campus in city. A total of 149 M.Tech, 96 MBA , 24 Corporate Finance candidates will receive their degrees. A total of 13 Medals will be awarded to the students, out of which 13 Medals…
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