Mysore/Mysuru: As much as 90 percent of vegetables grown in the district were sent to other States and remaining 10 percent was consumed by people here, said K. Rudresh, Deputy Director, Department of Horticulture, Mysuru district. He was speaking at a function organised by Mahila Monthly Special Magazine at Rao Bahadur H.C. Javaraiah Auditorium in…
Crime Prevention Month: Lakshmipuram Police conduct public meeting
December 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Crime Prevention Month being observed this month, Lakshmipuram Police held a public meeting at Sri Rama Mandira in Krishnamurthypuram here on Tuesday last, where the Cops created awareness on prevention of crimes. Speaking on the occasion, Krishnaraja (KR) Sub-Division ACP Poornachandra Tejaswi said that the public has to take necessary precautions…
Asthana Vidwan V. Nataraj no more
December 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Asthana Vidwan V. Nataraj, a renowned Dolu exponent and a resident of Kumbarageri in city, passed away on Thursday night. He was 83. He is survived by five sons, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. A Palace Asthana Vidwan, V. Nataraj was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate. He had also served…
SC, ST Commission not empowered to act as Court: HC
December 26, 2020Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) has said that the Karnataka Commission for the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) does not have the powers to take up the role of a Court or adjudicatory tribunal. This was stated while quashing an order passed by the Commission. Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order recently…
Vishnu, SPB, Rajan-Nagendra Memorial Musical Evening tomorrow
December 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Several organisations have come together to pay homage to movie legends through music by organising a Musical Evening in memory of Kannada cine star Dr. Vishnuvardhan, gifted singer Dr. S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) and well-known music directors Rajan-Nagendra. The Musical Evening will be held at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall in Krishnamurthypuram tomorrow (Dec. 27) from…
Moonlight Music on Dec. 30
December 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the Monthly Moonlight Music Programme, Digital Jugalbandi between Vid. Anil Srinivasan (Piano) and Pt. Pravin Godkhindi (Flute) has been organised at Suttur Mutt at the foot of Chamundi Hill here at 6 pm on Dec. 30. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will grace the occasion. The duo will be accompanied…
MCC’s videography contest on mechanised sewerage system
December 26, 2020Best video to win Rs.10,000 cash prize Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Manual Scavenging Act, 2013 and Mechanised Cleaning System awareness programme, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is conducting a videography competition on the theme of mechanised sewerage system maintenance. According to a press release from MCC, the video must focus only on creating awareness on…
Nehru Yuva Kendra to organise District Youth Parliament on Dec. 28
December 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Nehru Yuva Kendra in association with National Service Scheme (NSS), University of Mysore, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, has organised District Youth Parliament at Youth Hostel in city on Dec. 28 at 11 am. Mysuru has been selected as one of the four nodal centres…
Muslim Co-operative Bank holds virtual AGM
December 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The 105th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Muslim Co-operative Bank Ltd., New Sayyaji Rao Road was held virtually recently. The meeting began with recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Hazrath Moulana Mohamed Zaka Ulla Siddiqi, President, All India Milli Council, Mysuru District Unit. Mohamed Khaleel Ulla Shariff, In-charge Manager of Main…
Splendour of ancient city Balligave in Shivamogga
December 26, 2020By Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy former Head, Department of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Mysore About ten years ago myself and my friends planned to visit some interesting places in Shivamogga town. It was also our desire to visit Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Shivamogga Kendra. We learnt that Balligave is very near and hence we…
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