Month: August, 2021

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Want Olympic Gold ? Then Fund sports

August 7, 2021

Interest in sports, other than cricket, is a seasonal affair in our country. Now that the Olympic Games are here, there is patriotism-driven interest rather than love for a sport. But that’s ok, for we as a nation are slowly but surely heading towards being a sporty one. In the last few years, a certain…

India waiting for Gold…
Sports

India waiting for Gold…

August 7, 2021

One of India’s bright medal contenders in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday last qualified for the final of the javelin throw event with a stunning first attempt of 86.65m. The 23-year-old left the javelin arena after his first throw, having secured his place in the final quite easily. Ahead of the men’s…

Gokulam residents seek conservation of play ground
Sports

Gokulam residents seek conservation of play ground

August 7, 2021

Residents of Gokulam recently submitted a memorandum to MLA L. Nagendra urging him to save the spacious play ground in Gokulam third stage. Strongly opposing MUDA’s move to construct Group Housing Project at this play ground, the residents said that the playground, having more than three-acre area, is ideally located near the MysoreOne Centre close…

MRC cancels weekend inter-venue betting
Sports

MRC cancels weekend inter-venue betting

August 7, 2021

In view of restrictions imposed by the Government of Karnataka in certain districts including Mysuru, Mysore Race Club (MRC) Ltd. will not conducting the inter-venue betting operations on Bengaluru and Hyderabad races to be held on Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 7 & 8), respectively. However, MRC will be conducting the inter-venue betting operations on Hyderabad…

Mysuru boy excels in Tennis at Canada
Sports

Mysuru boy excels in Tennis at Canada

August 7, 2021

Mysuru lad Mustafa Raja wins the 4 Star Selection Series Tournament held by Tennis British Columbia at Stanley Park Tennis Courts in Vancouver, Canada. Mustafa dominated the tournament and did not drop a single set in all the matches. By winning this tournament, Mustafa is a step closer to be selected for the Nationals to…

In Briefs

Zoo, Karanji Lake, Rail Museum closed

August 7, 2021

Mysuru Zoo and Karanji Lake will remain closed today and tomorrow (Aug. 7 and Aug. 8) in view of the weekend curfew declared by the State Government in Mysuru. The Mysuru Rail Museum will also remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays till the COVID-induced restrictions are in place in the city. The Rail Museum will…

In Briefs

Events postponed

August 7, 2021

As weekend curfew has been imposed in the district, the event organised by Dr. K. Leela Prakash Shashtabdi Abhinandana Samiti at Nityotsava Convention Hall in Krishnamurthypuram to felicitate Dr. K. Leela Prakash, Founder-Director, Dr. K. Krishnamurthy Samshodhana Pratishtana, which was scheduled to be held today, has been postponed to Monday (Aug. 9) at 4.30 pm….

In Briefs

Music prog. cancelled

August 7, 2021

The programme titled ‘Nadalaya Tharanga Musical Ensemble’ organised by Sri Nadabrahama Sangeetha Sabha, Mysuru, which was scheduled to be held this evening at Sri Vasudevacharya Bhavan, JLB Road, in city, stands cancelled due to weekend curfew.

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