Mysore/Mysuru: The New Year-2024 calendar and diary of Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) was released at Patrakarthara Bhavan in the city this morning by Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD). Speaking on the occasion, GTD, who was the chief guest, said “Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should lay further emphasis on developing tourism in Mysuru district. Hailing from…
BJP stages protest against arrest of pro-Hindu activist in a 31-year-old case
January 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the arrest of pro-Hindu activist (Kar Sevak) Srikanth Poojari in Hubballi by reopening a 31-year-old case related to Ram Mandir agitation, city BJP workers led by KR MLA T.S. Srivatsa, staged a protest at Gandhi Square here this morning. Holding placards and shouting slogans against the State Government, the protesters alleged that…
‘Guest Lecturers given deadline till Jan. 6 to resume duty’
January 3, 2024Bengaluru: Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar said “The guest lecturers of Government First Grade Colleges have been given a deadline till Jan.6 to drop their protest and return to duty, as the Government is committed to address their demands with permanent solutions.” Speaking to media persons, Dr. Sudhakar said “It is not possible to…
KSRTC declares 2024 as ‘Passenger-Friendly Year’
January 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: V. Anbukumar, Managing Director of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has declared the year 2024 as ‘Passenger-Friendly Year,’ effective from Jan. 1, 2024. Under this initiative, compensation given for dependants of passengers who die in accident has been hiked from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh. A total of 2,000 new buses…
‘Kuvempu is the emperor of modern Kannada literature’
January 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, who is regarded as the emperor of modern Kannada literature, excelled in all forms of literature and became famous,” opined scholar Prof. N.S. Taranath. He was speaking at a function organised at Prasaranga, University of Mysore (UoM), to commemorate the birth anniversary of doyen of Kannada literature. “Kannada is all-pervasive in Kuvempu’s…
Rashtrakavi’s life and literature should be followed by everyone: Additional SP
January 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Additional SP Dr. B.N. Nandini said that everyone should follow the life and literature of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu. She was speaking after inaugurating Kuvempu Jayanti celebrations organised by University of Mysore (UoM) Vishwa Manava Employees Forum at the University Evening College premises here recently. Stressing on the need for educating the younger generation on Kuvempu’s…
State coffers swell with Rs. 193 crore liquor money on New Year eve
January 3, 2024Outlet near Raichur Railway Station topped sales at Rs. 11.66 lakh, followed by Gunj Road outlet, Raichur, at Rs. 9.96 lakh Bengaluru: The State Government’s coffers have swelled with crores of rupees during the New Year celebrations, with an estimated Rs. 193 crore worth of liquor sold for New Year’s Eve. In December, Indian Made…
Talented dancers from USA to stage ‘Natya Margam’
January 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A rare ‘Natya Margam’ — Dance Expressions (Bharatanatyam) — will be presented by the disciples of Bana Shastri Ramnath, Director, Natyanjali, USA, at Ganabharathi’s Ramagovind Kalavedike on Adichunchungiri Road in Kuvempunagar here on Jan. 7 at 6 pm, under the aegis of Vasundhara Performing Arts Centre (VPAC), Mysuru. The event will be inaugurated by…
Nirantara Kalemane Fest on Jan. 7
January 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC), Mysuru, has organised the 32nd International Nirantara Kalemane Festival at Kalemane Sabhaangana in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage here on Jan. 7 at 3 pm. The performances of the evening are as follows: Music Concert – Jugalbandi by Vidu.VaishnaviVishnubhatla, a Karnatak and Hindustani vocalist from Hyderabad and Vidu. VinayaKarthikRao, a Karnatak…
Writer Dr. Chaduranga remembered
January 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Writer Dr. Chaduranga (Subramanya Raje Urs) was remembered on his 109th birth anniversary at a programme organised under the aegis of Ursu Mahila Jagruti Sabha Trust at the Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) on JLB Road here on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, writer Prof. C. Naganna said: “Chaduranga was very much inspired by Mahatma…















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