Mandya: Emotions ran high at the JD(S) party workers meeting held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan here on Friday last to discuss the selection of candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha election as the workers demanded former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) to field Nikhil Kumaraswamy from Mandya Constituency. Having entered into an electoral pact…
PM Modi’s open letter to citizens
March 17, 2024New Delhi: In an open letter to all citizens, Prime Minister Narendra Modi listed some of the historic decisions taken by his Government, including the abrogation of Article 370 and the implementation of GST, and expressed his gratitude for the people’s support. This letter is being sent to all WhatsApp users by Viksit Bharat Sampark…
Arms licence holders must deposit weapons
March 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Following the announcement of the Lok Sabha polls schedule and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct until June 6, City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh has issued a directive urging all firearm licence holders to surrender their weapons at their respective jurisdictional Police Stations. This measure aims to ensure the smooth conduct of…
District administration geared up for LS Polls: Deputy Commissioner
March 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral officer, said that the district administration is fully prepared for holding free and fair Lok Sabha polls from Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency, which is scheduled to take place on Apr. 26. He was addressing a press meet at the ZP hall here…
Newspaper distributors pay tributes to former MLA Vasu
March 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: City newspaper distributors, yesterday, paid tributes to former MLA Vasu, who passed away on Mar. 9. Vasu was the Hon. President of Adhikruta Patrika Prathinidhigala Sangha. Tributes were paid to the portrait of late Vasu near Dufferin Clock Tower in city. Speaking on the occasion, Sangha President P. Suresh said that Vasu had served…
Intl. Women’s Day at ATME College of Engineering
March 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: International Women’s Day-2024 celebration was organised by Women’s Cell of ATME College of Engineering (ATMECE), Mysuru, in association with AFH India, Mumbai, at ATMECE campus recently. Dr. Purnima K. Murthy, Director & Chief Consultant, Prajna Kuteera, Mysuru, who was the chief guest, said: “Women are cultural ambassadors as they pass on art and heritage…
Alliance Clubs Intl. Mysuru and Mandya Chapters
March 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Omkara,’ the inaugural function of Association of Alliance Clubs International, Mysuru and Mandya District Chapters, took place at a private hotel in city recently. City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth and Alliance International Service Organisation former President and Founder Ally Tirupati Raju inaugurated the chapters by lighting the lamp. The Alliance International Service Organisation, with…
Rotary North-Kadamba Award conferred
March 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “If artistes can closely observe the happenings in the society and understand them properly, acting skills will come automatically. Society is a learning centre for artistes,” opined veteran actress Girija Lokesh. She was speaking after presenting ‘Rotary North-Kadamba Award’ being given jointly by Rotary Mysore North and Kadamba Ranga Vedike, at a function held…
Evolution of Card Games Through History
March 17, 2024Card games have transcended cultures and centuries, offering entertainment, competition, and a touch of friendly rivalry. From the simple joy of collecting colorful cardboard squares to the high-stakes tournaments of today, card games have woven themselves into the fabric of history and culture. But where did these captivating decks of cards originate from, and how…
Adieu my gentleman politician: ‘Mayor’ Vasu
March 17, 2024One of the familiar names among the politicians, especially Congress politicians, in our city since early 1980s was that of Vasu. Simply Vasu, without any initials, any prefix or suffix to his name. As a politician, he rose to become a Corporator and then the Mayor of the city during 1989-90 and also an MLA…
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