Mysore/Mysuru: Aug. 9 was the day when erstwhile ruler of Mysore State Sri Jayachamaraja (JC) Wadiyar handed over the affairs of the then Mysore State to Indian Union just days before India became independent. Marking the day, a programme was held at Nypunya School of Excellence in Kanakadasanagar here yesterday. School Chairman R. Raghu Kautilya,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr. P. Shivaraju has said that the 78th Independence Day celebrations is being organised on Aug. 15 at Torch Light Parade Grounds in Bannimantap here. District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa will hoist the National Flag at 9 am. All the District-level officers/ staff, including Board, Corporation and Autonomous organisations, must…
Mysore/Mysuru: JSS Mysore Urban Haat has organised a three-day clothing festival, ‘Vastra Utsav-2024‘ on the occasion of Varamahalakshmi festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The event will be open from 10 am to 9 pm. This is a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts in Mysuru to explore and purchase a wide range of products. The…
Mysore/Mysuru: Prasad Kundur of the city’s Nirantara Foundation has been selected for the prestigious Karnataka Nataka Academy Annual Award for the year 2023-24. Kundur has been active in the theatre for the past three decades as an actor, Director, Playwright, Designer and theatre organiser. As a student of the Maharaja’s College, Kundur was one of…
Is this how we welcome tourists for Mysuru Dasara 2024? Sir, It’s heartening to see that District authorities have begun preparations for Dasara festivities a full 10 weeks in advance. However, I’d like to highlight a few persistent issues in the Ittigegud area, particularly around Mysuru Zoo, which have been overlooked year after year despite…
Washington: The quality of the Olympic medals awarded to athletes at Paris 2024 has come under scrutiny after a Team USA skateboarder claimed the bronze medal he won had deteriorated after just a week. Nyjah Huston, who came third in the men’s skateboard street, said in a video posted to Instagram that his bronze was…
Paris: In a stunning display of talent and perseverance, 21-year-old Aman Sehrawat won a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics, yesterday. The young wrestler defeated Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz with a commanding 13-5 score line in the bronze medal bout, securing India’s fifth bronze and sixth overall medal…
After holding Janandolana Convention yesterday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who stayed overnight in city, visited Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill this morning and sought the blessings of the presiding deity. Former MLA M.K. Somashekar, MUDA Chairman K. Marigowda, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Secretary M.J. Roopa, Temple Chief Priest Shashishekar Dixit and others were present. Later,…
Style Bazaar, a two-day designer and lifestyle exhibition, began at Hotel Southern Star in city yesterday. The ‘Varamahalakshmi Festive Edit’ will be open for visitors till 8 pm today. Seen during the inauguration are (from left) Organiser Sheetal Jain with guests of honour — Artist Shivani Tuteja, Dr. Hemamalini Lakshman and Architect Chaitra Rangaswamy.
Machcharanda Appaiah Bheemaiah (80), an ex-serviceman and a resident of Vijayanagar, passed away yesterday in city. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Ammathi Onti Angadi Post at Kannamgala village in Virajpet taluk yesterday evening.
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