Bengaluru: Even though the State Assembly elections are over a year away, the State may witness a series of defection of political leaders after Sankranti festival this year, which is just four days away. Political pundits say that a political polarisation may take place like never before and also like no one could anticipate. Legislators…
Writer, film-maker, activist N.S. Deviprasad passes away
January 11, 2022Sullia: Veteran writer and former President of Karnataka Arebhashe Sanskriti Mattu Sahitya Academy, N.S. Deviprasad (79) passed away at his residence at Sampaje in Sullia last afternoon. He was ailing for some time. Family sources said that the last rites will be performed at his estate today. Deviprasad leaves behind his wife Indira, daughters Sahana…
Swami Vivekananda preachings are an ocean of thoughts: Ramakrishna Ashram Swamiji
January 11, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Observing that Swami Vivekananda’s preachings and ideas are like an ocean of thoughts, Swami Sarvajayananda of Mysuru Ramakrishna Ashram said that Vivekananda had always advocated that anything concerned with India’s development should take place on the strong foundations of Dharma and Spirituality. He was delivering a special lecture at the launch of ‘Yuva Saptaha’…
Mysore Bar Association polls begin
January 11, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The polls to elect the new Executive Body of the prestigious Mysore Bar Association began at the City and District Courts Complex here this morning. A total of 43 candidates are contesting for 16 posts of office-bearers, including the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer etc. About 3,000 eligible Advocates are exercising their franchise to elect…
Anti-Mekedatu rally under Medha Patkar on Jan. 14
January 11, 2022Bengaluru: A section of activists and others have planned to hold a protest against the proposal to construct Mekedatu project, adding to the complications of an already contentious issue. Noted activist Medha Patkar is expected to be part of the protests on Jan. 14, according to people aware of the developments. Activists and environmentalists claim…
Supreme Court hearing today
January 11, 2022New Delhi: In the midst of Congress’ padayatra from Mekedatu to Bengaluru that has generated heat in the State, the Supreme Court (SC) is set to hear Tamil Nadu’s petition on the project today. Tamil Nadu had approached the SC against the order of the Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Mekedatu balancing…
Lady doctor ends life after her child stops drinking milk
January 11, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Depressed that her 9-month-old infant had stopped drinking milk, a doctor committed suicide by hanging self at her residence in Gundu Rao Nagar here on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Dr. Arpitha, who was married five years ago. Police said that the woman, who became depressed after her infant stopped drinking milk…
Woman flees after killing son
January 11, 2022H.D. Kote: A woman allegedly killed her own son and has fled from the spot. The incident took place at Budanur village in the taluk on Sunday afternoon. The deceased boy is Srinivas (3), while the accused mother is Bhavani, wife of Anand of Budanur village. It is learnt that on Sunday at about 3…
JLB Road chain-snatching case: Two women among 4 nabbed
January 11, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Vidyaranyapuram Police have arrested four persons including two women on charges of snatching a gold chain of a girl in city. The accused are 28-year-old Nagaraju of Ranebennur, 19-year-old Naveen Kumar, 34-year-old Ayesha and 32-year-old Kumuda, all from Davanagere. On Sunday morning, the girl, identified as Sowmya, was taking her dog for a walk…
Forum Centre City Mall’s Anniversary offer
January 11, 2022Avail flat 50% off till Jan. 14 Mysore/Mysuru: Forum Centre City Mall, Hyder Ali road, Nazarbad, Mysuru, is celebrating its fourth anniversary with a flat 50% off on the best of national and international brands between Jan.10 and 14. Over the last four years, the Mall is setting new customer service standards and offering a…
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