Hassan: Environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka was admitted to a private hospital in Hassan on Thursday after she suffered from stomach pain, vomiting and other health problems. Her condition is now said to be stable. She was staying with her adopted son Umesh, a native of Balluru in Belur taluk of Hassan district. Umesh is in Balluru…
Disinfectant being sprayed daily in Gokulam
May 23, 2020Corporator SBM Manju’s concern appreciated by residents Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Corporator SBM Manju has undertaken spraying of disinfectant Sodium Hypochlorite on all roads in Gokulam and Brindavan Extension in Ward No. 6 daily. Manju, who has got a sprayer installed to a Maruti Omni Van is getting his…
Leopard trapped near Talakad
May 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A leopard, which had created panic among the villagers of Kurubalanahundi village and surrounding places in the taluk, has been trapped in a cage placed by the Forest Department. The leopard walked into the cage and was trapped inside yesterday morning. The leopard, which was active in the region, was creating panic among the…
Former Mayor slams Centre for adopting anti-labour policies
May 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Narayan today slammed the Centre for adopting anti-labour policies and removal of many Labour Acts to help multi-national companies. Addressing a press meet under the banner of Karnataka State Local Bodies Scavengers Association at Jaladarshini Guest House on Hunsur Road here this morning, Narayan, who is the State President of the Association,…
Award for Prof. K.S. Bhagawan’s book
May 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Rama Mandira Yeke Beda?,’ authored by Prof. K.S. Bhagawan and ‘Arive Pramanu’ authored by Mahanthappa Nandur Hubbali have been selected for the award given by Srimati Amaramma Sri Channabasavappa Bettaduru Pratishtana, Raichur, for best book on rationalism and Vachana literature. The awards carries a cash prize of Rs.5,000 each. The award ceremony, which was…
Kannada writer Shantadevi Kanavi passes away
May 23, 2020Dharwad: Shantadevi Kanavi (87), veteran Kannada short story writer, intellectual and wife of poet Channaveera Kanavi, passed away at KLE Hospital in Belagavi yesterday. According to family sources, she was hospitalised a week ago owing to age-related health issues. She leaves behind her husband, a daughter and four sons. Last rites were held at Dharwad…
Kamsale artiste dies
May 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mahadevaiah (78), a Kamsale artiste and a resident of Kyathamaranahalli, passed away this morning at his residence. A State awardee, Mahadevaiah, popularly known as Kamsale Mahadevaiah, leaves behind three sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Kyathamaranahalli Burial Grounds this evening, according to family sources.
Renowned vocalist Shyamala Bhave no more
May 23, 2020Bengaluru: Renowned vocalist Shyamala G. Bhave (79), who had an equal command over Hindustani and Karnatak music, passed away yesterday at her residence after suffering a stroke, family members said. She was a spinster. “She was ailing for quite some time… Three days ago, she was discharged from a hospital. Her condition worsened after that….
Learning Life’s Lessons from Fali S. Nariman: India’s Advocate Extraordinaire ! — 2
May 23, 2020(Continued from May 18) Fali Nariman talks about his experience in the Bombay High Court and makes a sort of confession that a large majority of litigants (like me), lawyers and even Judges, cannot disagree with. Here it is: “Over the past 59 years at the Bar, I have come to realise that justice is…
SSLC final exam trauma: Beat the challenge by holding exam at school-level
May 23, 2020Sir, This has references to the report in ‘SOM’ dated May 19 about the SSLC exams beginning from June 25. I have been following very closely the incalculable damage caused by COVID to the examination system (SSLC & PUE Boards and other competitive exams) driving the administration and the students crazy as to how will…
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