Mysuru: Utter chaos prevailed at the Driving Licence (DL) and Learning Licence Registration (LLR) campaign organised by the Bharat Informal Workers Initiative (BHIWI) as part of the Bharat Vikas Diwas to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday today, at Dasara Exhibition Grounds. Thousands of hopefuls from different parts of the State had gathered trying to…
Ex-Rangayana Directors condemn sacking of Repertory Heads
September 17, 2019Mysuru: Strongly condemning the State Government’s decision to sack all four Rangayana Directors (Mysuru, Shivamogga, Dharwad and Kalaburagi) and to dissolve the Ranga Samaja, former Rangayana Directors asked the State Government to stop interfering in the affairs of Rangayana, an autonomous body. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, former Rangayana Mysuru Director…
Siddu’s visit to Prof. Rangappa’s residence sparks rumours
September 17, 2019Mysuru: The meeting between former CM and CLP leader Siddharamaiah and JD(S) leader Prof. K.S. Rangappa, former VC of Mysore University and KSOU, over a breakfast at latter’s residence in Bogadi here yesterday, has sparked rumours in political circles. Prof. Rangappa, a relative of former PM and JD(S) Supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, added grist to…
Govt. cancels elevated corridor tender approved by Coalition Govt.
September 17, 2019Bengaluru: Delivering a shock to former PWD Minister H.D. Revanna, the State Government on Monday cancelled the Bengaluru elevated corridor tender approved by the previous Coalition Government. The Government had invited tenders for the elevated corridor when H.D. Revanna was the PWD Minister. The tender was awarded for Rs.6,855 crore for the construction of 21.54-km…
Enchanting Vocal and Violin Duo
September 17, 2019By Dr. Rama V. Bennur N.R. Mohalla Ganapathi Temple is more known for its musical activities. Started 84 years ago, it has sheltered all the concerts of N.R. Mohalla Sangeetha Sabha. The Temple recently celebrated its 85th year Jayanti in collaboration with the Sangeetha Sabha. The specialty of this two-day programme was two sets of…
Kannada is the principal language in Karnataka: CM Yediyurappa
September 17, 2019Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is the latest leader to react over the ongoing ‘Hindi Row’. The CM yesterday tweeted: “All official languages in our country are equal and as far as Karnataka is concerned, Kannada is the principal language. We will never compromise on its importance and are committed to promoting Kannada and our…
Kerala Govt. for recruitment exams in Kannada
September 17, 2019Thiruvananthapuram: If all goes well, Kannadigas living in Kerala might soon write job recruitment exams in Kannada language. Yes, the Kerala Government has recommended to the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) to give question papers for recruitment tests to higher posts in State services in Malayalam as well as in Kannada and Tamil. Chief Minister…
SC adjourns rebel MLAs plea to Sept. 23
September 17, 2019New Delhi: After Supreme Court (SC) Justice M.M. Shantanagoudar recused the hearing of rebel Karnataka MLAs plea challenging their disqualification from the State Assembly, the top Court today adjourned the matter. When the matter came up for hearing before a three bench of Justices Shantanagoudar, N.V. Ramana and Ajay Rastogi, Justice Shantanagoudar recused to hear…
Actress Harshika Poonacha’s father passes away
September 17, 2019Virajpet: Uddapanda B. Poonacha (74), a resident of Kummethodu near Virajpet and father of actress Harshika Poonacha, passed away yesterday morning. He leaves behind his wife Shambhavi, daughter Harshika and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at his native village Kummethodu yesterday evening.
After Operation Demolition atop Chamundi Hill… Vendors given temporary permission till Oct. 17
September 17, 2019Mysuru: District in-charge Minister V. Somanna, bowing to the demand of the roadside and petty shopkeepers selling flowers, fruits and coconuts on the road leading to the Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill, where their shops were demolished on Sept.12, gave them temporary permission to sell the puja items till Oct.17 in view of Dasara…
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