Mysuru: “Rapid and unpredictable climate change has forced the City of Cape Town in South Africa to introduce water rationing and this day is not far off when we see the situation in Bengaluru which is suffering from acute water shortage,” said Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Suresh K. Vontigodi. He was speaking after…
Driver killed as car hits parked earth mover
April 22, 2019Gonikoppal: The driver of a car was killed when the vehicle allegedly hit a parked earth mover at Ponnampet yesterday. The deceased is identified as N. Kaverappa (27), a resident of Kirugur and son of Subramani, employed in Bengaluru. After attending a marriage at Balele in Kodagu, Kaverappa was said to be returning to Bengaluru…
‘Rangavalli Laugh Fest’ from Apr.26 to 28
April 22, 2019Mysuru: April is the month with world famous comedian Charlie Chaplin’s birthday. In his memory, Rangavalli, an amateur theatre troupe in city, in association with the Department of Kannada & Culture, has organised a three-day comedy theatre festival titled ‘Rangavalli Laugh Fest’ from Apr.26 to Apr.28 at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises here. Rangavalli’s super…
Lokayukta to hear public grievances from Apr. 23 to 30
April 22, 2019Mysuru: Mysuru Division Lokayukta officials will receive complaints/ petitions from members of the public at the Taluk Centres of the District from 11 am to 1 pm on different dates from Apr. 23 to 30, according to Lokayukta Superintendent of Police (SP). Schedule Apr 23: Mysuru city at Lokayukta SP’s Office. Apr 24: Periyapatna PWD…
Audience enthralled with lilting film hits of yesteryears
April 22, 2019Mysuru: Ninaad Musical Trust along with MMC Alumni Association had organised a musical programme titled ‘Gaana Sudhe Vincent Jothe’ at the Platinum Jubilee Hall in JK Grounds here last evening. A group of singers rendered popular songs from Kannada, Tamil and Hindi movies of yesteryears. The programme commenced with singer Neetu Ninad rendering a devotional…
Man killed in mishap
April 22, 2019Mysuru: A 50-year-old motorcyclist, who was undergoing treatment at a city hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a road mishap, breathed his last yesterday evening. Jayakumar (50) of Arakere in Srirangapatna taluk is the deceased. He was travelling on his motorcycle from Baburayanakoppal to Srirangapatna on Mysuru-Bengaluru highway on the night of Apr.19, when a…
Writer Dr. Dasegowda passes away
April 22, 2019Mandya: Renowned writer and folk scholar Dr. G.V. Dasegowda (75), passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Sunday following brief illness. Dasegowda, who was popularly known by his pen name ‘GVD’, leaves behind his wife, a daughter, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. A Kannada teacher by profession, he had…
Man drowns in Balamuri
April 22, 2019Mysuru: A 40-year-old man from the city met a watery grave when he went for a swim at Balamuri in Srirangapatna taluk yesterday. Ramu (40), son of late Basavaraju and a resident of EWS colony, Subramanyanagar, Hebbal is the deceased. Ramu, a tanker driver by profession, had been to Balamuri along with his four friends…
Youth killed, another injured in early morning accident
April 22, 2019Mysuru: A 21-year-old youth was killed on the spot and another seriously injured when the scooter they were travelling was knocked down by a car in the wee hours of today in the city. The deceased youth has been identified as Aravind (21), while the injured has been identified as Vipin, 21, both from Wayanad…
Leading Communities…
April 22, 2019By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Kamakshi and her life is an inspiration not just to women, but to all people engaged in the endeavour of human development. I got to know of her through one of my colleagues who interacts with her on a regular basis. Kamakshi and her family reside in Shanbhoganahalli in Hunsur taluk…
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