By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Last week I wrote about the philanthropy of Pandit Rajavaidya P.H. Chandrabhan Singh, one of the Royal Physicians of Mysore, in gifting away 32 acres of his agricultural land for the establishment of a school for rural children, way back in the year 1970. I also mentioned there that…
Are we destined to bad roads forever?
March 6, 2022Sir, A lot of time has passed since the announcement of giving a facelift to the roads in the city and repairing the atrocious potholes that are present in almost all the roads. Then came the announcement of the granting of funds and then came the inevitable bickering and fighting for the funds. The Mayor…
India Vs Sri Lanka – 1st Test: India in command at lunch after enforcing follow-on
March 6, 2022Following on after being bowled out in their first innings for 174, Sri Lanka, which was asked to follow-on, was a wicket down in its second innings against India at lunch on Day-3 of the ongoing first Test at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Ravichandran Ashwin struck early in the day to dismiss Lahiru…
Medal winners in State-level Karate
March 6, 2022Karatekas of PKD (Prajwal Karate Dojo), practicing International Mabuni Ha Shito Ryu Karate under style Chief Kyoshi N.G. Sivdas, took part in State-level Karate Championship organised by IMSKA on Feb. 20 at Mysore University Gymnasium Hall and have bagged 11 Gold, 9 Silver and 5 Bronze medals. Seen are (sitting from left) Karthikeya – Bronze…
Mysuru team excels in KSFA Youth Premier League
March 6, 2022The Under-14 team of Vijayanagar Football Academy (VFA), Mysuru, become the first football Academy from Mysuru to qualify for the playoff of Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA) Youth Premier League 2021-22 which was held in Bengaluru recently. With 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss at the Group stage, VFA, Mysuru, finished joint second with…
Freedom fighters seek hike in Honorarium
March 6, 2022Mysuru City and District Freedom Fighters Association has appealed the Government for a hike in honorarium. Association President Y.C. Revanna accompanied by other office-bearers — Puttanna, Rangashetty and Sheshadri — met Mysuru District Minister S.T. Somashekar at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru recently and presented a memorandum seeking a hike in honorarium for them.
Ladakh MP visits Mysuru Zoo
March 6, 2022Ladakh Member of Parliament (MP) Jamyang Tsering Namgyal yesterday visited Mysuru Zoo and went around the Zoo. He was accompanied by Ladakh nominated Councillor (Sangha) of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh, Ven Konchok Tsepel and Buddhist monks. Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) Chairman L.R. Mahadevaswamy welcomed the guests and presented mementoes to them….
Blood donation and free kidney check-up camp held
March 6, 2022A blood donation and free kidney check-up camp was organised by All India Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (AIKMCC), Mysuru, at its premises in KSRTC Layout, Bannimantap, this morning. The programme was inaugurated by MMC&RI Dean and Director Dr. H.N. Dinesh in the presence of K.R. Hospital Assistant Professor Dr. Raghuveer and Oncology Surgeon Dr. Kiran….
Ravi (Thammayappa)
March 6, 2022Ravi (Thammayappa), President of Siddappaji Temple and a resident of Kannegowdana Koppal (K.G. Koppal), passed away yesterday in city. He was 53. He leaves behind his wife, one daughter, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds this morning, according to family sources.
Events today – march 6: Rangavalli, Mysuru, Kannada and Culture Department, Bengaluru and Vijaya Vittala Institution
March 6, 2022Theatre Training Workshop ‘Bhoomika’ in memory of eminent theatre personality Jayatheertha Joshi, staging of Shakespere’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by Ninasam graduate Jeevan Kumar Heggodu, RamaGovinda Rangamandira, Nrupatunga School premises, Ramakrishnanagar, 7 pm. [Tickets are priced at Rs. 100; Mob: 99646-56482]
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