New Delhi: The roar of tigers in Karnataka, the wild elephants, the Belur Temple, the darpana beauties of Halebid and the famous tourist destinations of Karnataka have come to visit Delhi. Thanks to the Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Karnataka, the week-long ‘Pride of Karnataka — Banada Baduku series by Lokesh Mosale’…
Vally Vagga chosen for Daiji Dubai Literary Award
December 8, 2018Mysuru: Noted Konkani Poet and activist Vally Vagga has been chosen for the prestigious Daiji Dubai Literary Award-2019. The award will be presented to Vally Vagga during Daiji-Dubai Annual Day celebrations in Dubai on April 26, 2019. The award comprises a cash of Rs. 75,000 along with a citation and certificate. Profile: Valerian D’Souza, popularly…
Two ITI students drown in Kootuhole backwaters
December 8, 2018Madikeri: In a tragic incidents, two students met a watery grave while swimming in the turbulent backwaters of Kootuhole river near Galibeedu in Madikeri taluk yesterday. The deceased have been identified as Rakshith (20) and Yeshwanth (20), both first year ITI students at Government ITI College in Madikeri. Rakshith was from Udathumotte while Yashwanth was…
Service Organisations Cup Cricket Tourney begins in city
December 8, 2018Mysuru: A two-day Service Organisations Cup tennis ball cricket tournament organised by Mysore Round Table-21 began at University Sports Pavilion and Railway Grounds in city this morning. Nine teams including Mysore Round Tables, a team of Tablers from Shivamogga, Rotary Club of Mysore Midtown and Rotary Club of Mysore Central, last year’s winners Kalisu Foundation…
Day-long training in first-aid for industrial workers and supervisors on Dec.11
December 8, 2018Mysuru: Nanjangud Industries Association (NIA) in association with Department of Factories and Boilers, Government of Karnataka and St. John’s Ambulance Association, Mysuru, have jointly organised a one-day 61st training programme in first-aid for industrial workers and supervisors on Dec.11 (Tuesday) at Hotel Shree Guru Residency, JLB Road Cross, Mysuru, from 9 am to 5 pm….
11th Anniversary of Mysuru Sahitya Mathu Samskruthika Prathishtana
December 8, 2018Mysuru: As part of its 11th Anniversary celebrations, Mysuru Sahitya Mathu Samskruthika Prathishtana has organised various programmes on Dec.9 (Sunday) at 4 pm at Ganabharathi’s Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar. The programmes include Kannada Rajyotsava and Children’s Day celebrations, release of M.B. Santosh’s collection of poems ‘Manollasa’ and compilation of short stories ‘Jeevana Jokali’, Bharatanatyam,…
Rs.2.8 lakh stolen from scooter box
December 8, 2018Mysuru: A few miscreants are said to have stolen Rs.2.8 lakh cash kept in the box of a parked scooter in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage here recently. Padma, wife of Prithvi and a resident of Vijayanagar, was said to have drawn Rs.2.8 lakh from Karnataka Bank and kept it in the box of her Honda Activa…
Music system stolen from car
December 8, 2018Mysuru: A few miscreants are said to have stolen the music system of a Maruti Bolero car parked in front of a house in Vijayanagar 4th Stage here recently after breaking the glasses of the vehicle. The car is said to be belonging to Kariappa. Vijayanagar Police have registered the case.
Tiger rescued, shifted to rehab
December 8, 2018Hunsur: A tiger, trapped in a snare at Shettihalli-Lakkapatna Reserve Forest in Hunsur taluk, was rescued and shifted to a rehab centre by the Forest Department officials on Friday. The tiger was caught in the snare believed to have been laid at the agriculture field on the periphery of Shettihalli. Forest Staff on duty noticed…
All-Mighty Renovation: A brand-new St. Philomena’s Church waits for Christmas date
December 8, 2018By Ramesh Kebbehundi Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav The ongoing repair and renovation of the iconic St. Philomena’s Church which has the distinction of being the second largest Church in Asia has almost reached finishing stage and is scheduled to be completed for this Christmas, or maximum by Jan. 15, 2019. The second phase of…
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