Amidst the deteriorating condition of several parks in Mysuru due to poor maintenance, Taponandana Park in Kuvempunagar shines as an exception. With its rural-themed atmosphere and over 50 sculptures of animals and village life, the park has become a significant attraction for morning walkers, children and the general public. Spread across four acres behind JSS…
By Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere The night-time felling of 75-year-old Peltophorum trees by the Mysuru City Corporation on Hyder Ali Road shocked the people of Mysuru. In an unprecedented expression of outrage, nearly 2,000 Mysureans assembled on the evening of Apr. 18, 2025, at the site of this “green carnage” and stood peacefully and…
By Syed Sarfraj Ahmed, DIG-CSC/RPF/SWR April 21st marks National Civil Services Day, a tribute to civil servants whose tireless work supports India’s governance, development, and public service delivery. On this day in 1947, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the first batch of civil servants, calling them the “steel frame of India.” Today, that frame is evolving…
On the concluding day of the Ramotsava music series by Ramabhyudaya Sabha at Alammana Choultry in Srirampet on Apr. 18, city’s renowned musician Vidu. Dr. Sukanya Prabhakar gave a vocal concert with her daughter Vidu. Sumana Vedant. They were accompanied by young Janardhan, a disciple of Sangeeta Kalanidhi Kanyakumari on violin, Cheluvaraju on mridanga, Gurumurty…
Surabhi Gana Kala Mandira, renowned for its innovative approach to Karnatak music, continues to set benchmarks in musical education and performance. Their programmes are meticulously curated to foster both theoretical understanding and practical expertise among students. A notable addition to their annual repertoire is ‘Chaitra Surabhi,’ a series of concerts held during the Chaitra month,…
Sir, The recent move by the Minister for Environment and Forests, Eshwar B. Khandre to seek a report on the felling of 40 mature trees on Hyder Ali Road in Mysuru is a welcome step, especially against the background of the PWD’s proposal to cut down 175 trees and the marking of 125 more for…
Kandrathanda Mittu Poonacha (82), a resident of No. 102, Brigade Parkway, 2nd Main, Vontikoppal, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his brother Kandrathanda Sunny Muthappa, sister Padma Shri awardee Imudiyanda Rani Machaiah and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Muktidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage today.
Mahadeva Nayaka (68), who had served as the driver of former Minister late D.T. Jayakumar and a resident of Kalale village in the taluk passed away following a heart attack yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Kalale village this afternoon, according…
M.K. Vasudevarao (84), retired Sub Post Master, passed away following age-related ailments at his residence yesterday. He leaves behind his wife Nagalakshmi, son Manjunath, daughter Poornima, son-in-law Manjunath Kachchigere, daughter-in-law Usha and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at his native place M. Shettihalli this morning.
Inauguration of Bhagini Sangeethotsava by Pejawar Mutt Seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji and launching of various facilities, 5.30 pm; Veena-Venu-Violin by Vid. Balu Masti, Vid. C.S. Keshavachandra and Vid. M. Srinidhi, School Auditorium, 6 pm to 9 pm.
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