Mysore/Mysuru: Fire destroyed forest cover on half an acre of land atop Chamundi Hill on Monday evening. According to eye witnesses, the fire was spotted at around 4.45 pm near Sri Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Temple on Uttanahalli side. On receipt of information, Fire tenders from Saraswathipuram and Bannimantap rushed to the spot along with staff…
MCC appoints Susthira Trust to manage C&D debris for five years in city
December 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Delhi-based Susthira Trust will manage Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris which is collected across the city for the next five years. This was unanimously decided at the Council meeting of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) held here yesterday which was presided by Mayor Tasneem. This has provided a long term solution to the problem and…
Freedom fighter’s bust garlanded to mark 31st death anniversary
December 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Freedom fighter Tagadur Ramachandra Rao was remembered on his 31st death anniversary with many dignitaries garlanding the freedom fighter’s bust at a programme organised by Muguru Karnataka Brahmana Sangha at Tagadur Ramachandra Park in Chamundipuram on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, MUDA Chairman H.V. Rajeev recalled the role of Tagadur Ramachandra Rao in the…
Unidentified body found
December 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Railway Police have found a body of an unidentified person between Naganahalli and MNGT Railway Stations and have shifted the body to MMC&RI mortuary besides registering a case. The deceased is aged between 40 and 45 years, 5 ft. tall, wheatish complexioned, normal built, oval faced and was wearing a black and white…
Remembering Tagadur Ramachandra Rao: ‘Father of political unrest in Princely Mysore’
December 30, 2020By N. Sreekanta Kumar Tagadur Ramachandra Rao was born to Suryanarayanappa and Lakshmamma as third child on Oct. 6, 1898 and he lost his mother at a young age. He and his brother and sister were brought up by the elder sister of his mother Subbamma, a widow. Ramachandra Rao belonged to Muguru Karnataka Brahmins…
Reflecting on Hinduism as a Religion and a Way of Life !
December 30, 2020Hinduism, like any religion, can produce fanatics, and the modern, essentially Secular State of India has to contend with them; but at their best the tradition of India, as reflected in her myths and stories, are all-embracing and tolerant. It has always been recognised in India that there are many paths to Truth, and what…
COVID: Lives more precious than losing an academic year or two
December 30, 2020Sir, I fully agree with the views expressed by Dr. Javeed Nayeem in his article Time For A Little More Patience! (SOM dated Dec. 27). The existing COVID-19 is still active in the country and has no signs of abating. Further, different strains as pointed out from the UK are spreading very fast. This strain…
Hero Indian Super League 2020-21: ATKMB gains one point against Chennaiyin FC
December 30, 2020ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) and Chennaiyin FC played out a goalless draw in the Match 42 of Hero ISL 2020-21 at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim yesterday. Mariners goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharja made a number of crucial saves to ensure that his side won a point and went top of the table ahead of Mumbai City…
Sumit Nagal receives Wildcard for Australian Open 2021
December 30, 2020Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has been given a Singles wildcard entry for the Australian Open 2021. Sumit and Wang Xiyu of China will compete in the main draw after being named recipients of the tournament’s Asia-Pacific wildcards. Sumit and Wang have joined Daria Gavrilova, Astra Sharma, Christopher O’Connell, Maddison Inglis, Lizette Cabrera, and Marc…
Bhagya
December 30, 2020Bhagya, sister of former Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Member C.T. Rajanna, passed away yesterday. She leaves behind her son Pavan, brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chilkunda village in the taluk this afternoon, according to family sources.
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