Mysuru: The Third Edition of Mysuru Literature Festival organised by Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs-2015 saw an interesting set of panellists at the Kannada sessions on Sunday. In the first session titled “Mysuru Wadiyara ‘Pari’ Loka Paalakara ‘Maadari’ which is about the role of Wadiyars, the rulers of Mysore, three writers…
Chamarajeshwara Rathotsava cancelled third year in row
July 16, 2019Old chariot burnt in 2017 yet to be replaced Chamarajanagar: Sri Chamarajeshwara Rathotsava, which was scheduled to be held here today, is cancelled for the third consecutive year. The reason sounds ridiculous — A new chariot has not been assembled yet to replace the old chariot allegedly burnt partially on Feb.19, 2017. The chariot was…
School vehicle drivers continue strike in city
July 16, 2019Mysuru: The indefinite stir launched by the Mysuru City Private Schools Autos and Vans Union in protest against the Traffic Police rules restricting the number of children that school autos and vans can ferry, entered the second day today. The Union office-bearers said this morning that they were awaiting a meeting with the Deputy Commissioner…
‘Set up Folk Art Training Centre in memory of Gorava Kunita artiste late Puttamallegowda’
July 16, 2019Chamarajanagar: “A Folk Art Training Centre should be set up in Chamarajanagar in memory of popular Gorava Kunita artiste late Puttamallegowda,” opined Karnataka Janapada Academy Chairman B. Takappa Kannuru. Speaking at a function organised by Karnataka Janapada Academy in memory of the late Gorava Kunita artiste at Sri Chamarajeshwara Temple premises here, he said that…
I can identify my son anywhere, says mother
July 16, 2019I always knew that my son is alive. My faith was reinforced when I saw his photo in Mysooru Mithra,” Yashwanth’s mother Meenakshi had told reporters. “He had grown a moustache and looked like he had also put on weight. But those same eyes, the same nose… How could I miss them,” she said. The…
Illegal LPG refilling: One held, four domestic cylinders seized
July 16, 2019Mysuru: The City Crime Branch (CCB) Police yesterday raided a house at Gandhinagar 12th Cross and arrested a 45-year-old man on charges of illegal LPG refilling. The accused is N. Prakash of Gandhinagar. The CCB Police have seized four domestic LPG cylinders, Rs.210 cash and refilling equipment from him. A case has been registered at…
Octogenarian woman undergoes rare TAVI procedure at Narayana Hospital
July 16, 2019Mysuru: An 82-year-old woman with complex medical conditions successfully underwent a rare Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedure at Narayana Multi-specialty Hospital in city recently. The elderly patient suffered from various health conditions and had been admitted numerous times at various hospitals. In last three months, she was admitted thrice at Narayana Multi-specialty Hospital, Mysuru,…
Protest by KRS contract employees enters Day-2
July 16, 2019Visitors to Brindavan Gardens return disappointed Srirangapatna: The dharna by the contract employees at KRS entered Day-2 with around 180 employees staging a protest demanding immediate release of salary this morning. The employees, who have been staging the protest in front of Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL), alleged that their salaries were not paid for…
Students study slithering snakes on Snake Day
July 16, 2019Mysuru: World Snake Day is celebrated on July 16 to know and understand many things about these reptiles, which are on the path of extinction. World Snake Day is also held to help remove people’s fear and illusion about snakes. Mysuru Zoo celebrated World Snake Day today by creating awareness about snakes to students and…
Guru Purnima celebrated in city
July 16, 2019Mysuru: Special pujas, rituals and spiritual activities marked Guru Purnima celebration at temples across city this morning. Homas, havans and other rituals were performed at almost all temples including Shirdi Sai Mandiras, Raghavendra Mutts, Ganapathi Temples and others. Homas, bhajans and other spiritual activities marked the celebration at Shirdi Sai Sevasharama Trust near Mayura Circle…
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