By S.T. Ravikumar The sprawling 200-acre campus of University of Mysore — Manasagangothri — has been fortified with over 760 Close Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras at every nook and corner. Works to install the cameras have almost completed and the University has spent over Rs. 5 crore for the project. All entry and exit points,…
Mysuru Literature Festival-2020: Today’s (Aug. 16) virtual sessions
August 16, 2020The fourth edition of Mysuru Literature Festival-2020 organised by Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs-2015 being held virtually on every weekend from Aug. 14, will conclude on Sept. 5. This edition has a wide range of authors and speakers as Panellists. Today, SOM features Aug. 16 panellists — Dharmendra, Vasudhendra, Sagarika Ghose…
Nostalgically Speaking-3: Prince was more of a Commoner
August 16, 2020Sir, KBG’s Abracadabra titled “Nostalgically Speaking-3 on Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar” in SOM dated Aug. 2, triggered off reminiscences of a distant past when the former Prince used to be my classmate at Maharaja’s College when I was studying for my B.A. degree and later at Manasagangothri campus where I did my M.A. in Political…
M.S. Dhoni, Raina announce retirement
August 16, 2020Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket yesterday, as he brought the curtain down on his illustrious 15-year career as an India cricketer when he posted on Instagram, calling an end to his international playing career. Dhoni has been one of the best wicket-keepers to play international cricket and his record speaks for…
Parrots celebrate I-Day at Sri Ganapathy Ashram
August 16, 2020There was a unique I-Day celebrations at Shukavana (Parrot Park), a rehabilitation centre for parrots housed inside the sprawling premises of Avadhoota Datta Peetham’s Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram in Datta Nagar, Mysuru. Even as a parrot hoisted the National Flag, a few other parrots lined up and shouted slogan ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai.’ A video…
Freedom Fighters hoist Flag
August 16, 2020Freedom Fighters Association President Dr. M.K. Krishnamurthy hoisted the National Flag in front of Freedom Fighters Bhavan in Subbarayanakere here coming under Ward 23 as part of Independence Day celebrations organised by the Association. Mahatma Gandhi’s bust in the premises was garlanded on the occasion. Ward 23 Corporator Pramila Bharath was the chief guest. Freedom…
Mirza Ghouse Baig
August 16, 2020Mirza Ghouse Baig (63), son of late Adam Baig, a timber merchant, passed away on Aug.14. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a daughter. Namaz-e-Janaza was held yesterday followed by burial at Muslim Burial Grounds near Tipu Circle.
Dr. D. Prasad
August 16, 2020Dr. D. Prasad (84), a retired Professor of Zoology and a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away on Aug. 14 at his residence in city. He leaves behind his wife Prof. Prema, two daughters, son-in-law and grandson. Funeral was held on the same day in city.
Khursheed Begum
August 16, 2020Khursheed Begum (84), mother of Ilyas Baig, Chairman of NI Groups, passed away at her residence in Rajivnagar yesterday morning. She leaves behind six daughters and four sons. Namaz-e-Janaza was held last night at Masjid-e-Aqsa, behind Fountain Circle, followed by burial at Muslim Burial Grounds near Tipu Circle.
8th Cross Ganesha Music Festival on FB Live
August 16, 2020The 8th Cross Ganesha 59th Music Festival organised by SPVGMC (Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable) Trust will be held through FB Live from Aug. 23. Timings and respective dates will be informed shortly. Following musicians will be giving FB Live concert: Vid. T.M. Krishna (vocal), Vidu. Akkarai Sister (violin duet), Vid. Sikkil Gurucharan and…
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