By Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, former Head, Department of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Mysore India became independent on 15th August 1947 and consequently the British rule came to an end. Gandhiji, Nehru and many other leaders played a very important role in sending the British out of India. As all of us know…
Life Lessons from Captain Cool’s Cricket
August 17, 2020By Pratap Simha, Mysuru-Kodagu MP World cricket has witnessed several big names and classic cricket matches over the years. But there was no ‘Helicopter Shot’ until Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped into the cricketing grounds from Ranchi, a small town in the State of Jharkhand. Until then, Yorker was thought to be the bowler’s most deadly…
MCC tax defaulters: Plug legal loopholes
August 17, 2020Sir, The warning by MCC Commissioner (refer news “MCC tax defaulters warned” in SOM dated Aug.14) is indeed a long pending initiative from the civic body. Almost all commercial property owners collect advance and monthly rent from their tenants promptly, but many of them fail to remit property tax to MCC. Being responsible citizens, the…
Pratibha Vedike felicitates writer
August 17, 2020Well-known writer Dr. Pradeepkumar Hebri being felicitated by Pratibha Vedike, a literary and cultural organisation on the occasion of releasing of 45 books authored by him in city on Aug.15. Others seen are (from left) Dr. S. Srinivasa Shetty, Vedike President S. Rajarathnam, Dr. Chethana Radhakrishna, cine actress Payal Radhakrishna and Srividya Phaniraj.
I-Day celebrations in city: JD(S)
August 17, 2020The 74th I-Day was celebrated at the JD(S) Office in city also. Former Mayor R. Lingappa, Corporator SBM Manju, former Corporator Shylendra and Falcon Boregowda, Rajashekar, Mudduraju, Rajeshwari, Babitha and others were present.
I-Day celebrations in city: BJP CHAMARAJA CONSTITUENCY YUVA MORCHA
August 17, 2020As part of the 74th I-Day celebrations, BJP Chamaraja Constituency Yuva Morcha, led by MLA L. Nagendra, planted 50 saplings in front of Geetha School in Vijayanagar and distributed sweets. On the occasion, Corporator M.U. Subbaiah, City BJP Yuva Morcha President Kiran Gowda, Chamaraja BJP Yuva Morcha President R. Sachin, Chamaraja General Secretaries Punith and…
I-Day celebrations in city: MYSURU CITY AND RURAL DISTRICT CONGRESS
August 17, 2020Former Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa hoisted the Tricolour during the Independence Day (I-Day) celebrations at Congress Bhavan in city on Aug.15. MLC R. Dharmasena, Mysuru District Congress Committee President Dr. B.J. Vijaykumar, City Congress President R. Murthy, former MLA M.K. Somashekar, former MP Kagalavadi Shivanna, Dy. Mayor Sridhar, Congress office-bearers, Congress Sevadal office-bearers and other…
Plea to maintain and develop park at Vijayanagar 4th Stage
August 17, 2020The MUDA Park at Vijayanagar is neither maintained nor developed resulting in wild growth of weeds and unwanted plants and bushes inside the park premises. The park has become a house for snakes, rodents and insects besides becoming a perfect place for mosquitoes to breed. Residents have urged the authorities concerned to take steps and…
Pathetic condition of the 4th Cross Road at Subashnagar
August 17, 2020The 4th Cross Road at Subashnagar is in a pathetic condition since about six months and is filled with slush resembling a paddy field. Residents have alleged that several two-wheeler riders, children and senior citizens have fallen and injured themselves besides alleging that though they had made several representations to the authorities concerned, their pleas…
S.N. Lakshminarayana
August 17, 2020S.N. Lakshminarayana (85), retired Librarian and Documentation-cum-Reference Officer at University of Mysore and a resident of V.V. Mohalla, opposite Vontikoppal Post Office, passed away in the wee hours of today in city. He leaves behind his wife Bhagyamma, three sons, a daughter, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. He was also…
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