Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration and the Department of Kannada and Culture has organised a function to celebrate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti in city tomorrow (Feb. 19). The function will be held at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road at 11.30 am which will be inaugurated by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa in the presence of Chief Minister…
Workshop on ‘Script to Screen’ held
February 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Chetan Mundadi, Film Director, whose directorial debut ‘Madipu’ received ‘National Award for Best Feature Film’ (Tulu), was the chief guest for the workshop ‘Script to Screen: a cinematic experience’ held at St. Philomena’s College in Bannimantap recently. This workshop was jointly organised by PG Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in association with B.Voc…
Mysuru Forensic Lab gives 5,058 reports to Police in 2023
February 18, 2024Plays crucial role by furnishing clinching evidence to Police resulting in many convictions By S.T. Ravikumar Visits to crime scenes by forensic experts and the number of cases handled by the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) in Mysuru are reaching unprecedented levels. In 2023, the RFSL played a pivotal role by furnishing crucial evidence to…
Kodagina Gowramma
February 18, 2024A well-known short story writer, leading feminist and freedom fighter, who met her tragic end at the young age of 27 By C.P. Belliappa Ramaiah couple in Madikeri, Kodagu, welcomed their youngest girl child Gowramma, on 5th March 1912 (not to be mistaken with Victoria Gowramma of Coorg, who was born in 1841). The little…
Traffic Police and barricades
February 18, 2024Sir, Apropos the letter “Why barricade junctions and Ring Road stretches?” (SOM dated Jan. 29), I fully endorse the views expressed by Ananda Kumar. The reader has clearly highlighted the issues faced by the motorists while manoeuvring the barricades placed by the Police to control the traffic. No doubt the barricades do act as speed-breakers,…
UoM wins CMRUT20 State-Level Inter-Varsity Cricket
February 18, 2024CMR University hosted its CMRUT20 Cricket Tournament for Men in collaboration with the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). The event, which took place from Feb. 10 to 16, showcased the sporting prowess of 16 Universities from across the State, vying for the prestigious title. University of Mysore (UoM) won the final of CMRUT20 against PES…
Excel in Women’s Cricket Tourney
February 18, 2024Mysore University Women’s Cricket Team bagged third place in the Inter-University Women’s Cricket Tournament organised by Halagappa University, Tamil Nadu. The team is qualified to participate in All India Inter-University Tournament. Seen in the picture are the students of SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, who were part of the Mysore University team — (standing…
Alhaj A. Vazeer Pasha
February 18, 2024Alhaj A. Vazeer Pasha (75) of Udaygiri, retired PE teacher of Farooqia Boy’s High School, Mysuru, passed away in city yesterday night. He leaves behind four sons and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was held today at Masjid -e-Quba, Udayagiri after Zohar prayers (1.30 pm), followed by burial at Muslim Burial Grounds near…
Events today – FEB. 18: Avadhoota Datta Peetham
February 18, 20244k Projection Mapping on 45-ft tall Karya Siddhi Hanuman statue, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda (SGS) Ashram, Dattanagar, Nanjangud Road, (3 Shows) 7.10 pm, 7.40 pm and 8.10 pm. [Note: If rain or wind persists shows will be cancelled]
Events today – FEB. 18: Rangayana, Mysuru
February 18, 2024Staging of play ‘Kakanakote,’ written by Masti Venkatesh Iyengar, directed by S. Ramanath, Vanaranga, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.
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