Siddu, Eshwarappa and Vishwanath spring a surprise to followers K.R. Nagar: In a rare show of bonhomie, three Kuruba community heavy-weights and known political foes — former Congress Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, BJP Minister K.S. Eshwarappa and senior BJP leader A.H. Vishwanath — shared the dais at an event to unveil the statue of Krantiveera Sangolli…
Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival from Feb. 14 to 19
January 20, 2020Mysuru: Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival – 2020 at Rangayana will be held from Feb. 14 to Feb. 19. Announcing this at a press conference at Rangayana premises this morning, Rangayana Director Addanda C. Cariappa said that the Bahuroopi theatre festival is being organised with theme ‘Gandhi Patha’ to highlight the life and works of Mahatma…
129 advocates file ‘Vakalath’ in favour of sedition case accused
January 20, 2020City Advocates argue with each other at General Body Meeting of Mysore Bar Association Mysuru: In a dramatic development, over 129 advocates have filed their ‘Vakalath’ in favour of persons who have been booked under sedition case by the Jayalakshmipuram Police. ‘Vakalatnama’ is a document, by which the party filing the case authorises the advocate…
Pejawar Seer was a bridge between ancient tradition and modern reforms: Suttur Seer
January 20, 2020Mysuru: “Pejawar Mutt Seer Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji was a great soul who lived a life of conflicts between tradition and rationality,” opined Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji. He was speaking at ‘Pejawar Sri – Bhava Pushpanjali’ programme where several religious institutions and organisations had come together to pay homage to the late Pejawar…
‘Indian epics are much recognised by scholars worldwide’
January 20, 2020Third edition of ‘Mahabharata Katha Loka’ released Mysuru: Former Additional Director of Higher Education Department Prof. T.N. Prabhakar said that Ramayana and Mahabharata, the two great Indian epics, are much recognised by scholars across the world. He was speaking after releasing the third edition of ‘Mahabharata Katha Loka’ written by K.S. Nagaraj, at a programme…
DC chairs Republic Day preparatory meeting
January 20, 2020Mysuru: With Republic Day celebration (Jan.26) just a week away, Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar, chaired a preparatory meeting at his office here on Saturday. Addressing the meeting, Sankar said that the celebration will take place at Bannimantap Torchlight Parade Ground on Jan.26, with District Minister V. Somanna hoisting the Tricolour at 9 am. The…
Meaningless lyrics becoming popular: Dr. Baraguru Ramachandrappa
January 20, 2020Mysuru: “In the field of economy and intellect, what we need today is excellence, not compromise,” opined Littérateur Dr. Baraguru Ramachandrappa. He was speaking at the day-long National-level seminar on the topic ‘Kannada Movies and Literature: Current Challenges,’ organised by MMK and SDM Women’s College in association with Karnataka Sahitya Academy at SDM College auditorium…
Make all necessary arrangements for Panchalinga Darshana Mahotsava: MLA Ashwin Kumar
January 20, 2020T. Narasipur: As a prelude to the Panchalinga Darshana to be held at Talakad in the month of December this year, a preliminary meeting was held by MLA M. Ashwin Kumar at Shiva Parvathi Kalyana Mantap in Talakad, T. Narasipur taluk recently. Ashwin Kumar, who presided over the preliminary meeting, instructed officials to make all…
Youth arrested for stealing gold chain in wedding hall
January 20, 2020Hunsur: A youth, who had come to a wedding hall in the guise of a relative and stole a gold chain is now cooling his heels at the Police Station. The youth, who had stolen the gold chain, is 23-year-old Hemanth, a resident of Ranganatha Layout in Hunsur. He had stolen the gold chain of…
Postman ends life
January 20, 2020Mysuru: A 45- year-old postman reportedly ended life by hanging self at a Sports Club in city this morning. Raju, a postman attached to Jayapura Post Office in the Taluk is the deceased. Raju, who is said to be a non-permanent member of Viveka Sports Club in Vivekanandanagar, had stayed in the club for the…
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