Mysuru: State BJP OBC Morcha President R. Raghu said that a State-wide protest has been organised by the party tomorrow (Dec. 13) and the party in the district will stage the protest at Gandhi Square here at 10.30 am. He was addressing media persons at BJP Office in Chamarajapuram in the city this morning. Raghu…
Derogatory remarks against military legends: Six-hour Kodagu Bandh evokes good response
December 12, 2024Madikeri: The six-hour Kodagu Bandh, to protest derogatory social media remarks made by advocate K.R. Vidyadhar targeting Indian Army icons Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and Padma Bhushan Gen. K.S. Thimayya, saw widespread participation across the district. The bandh, called by the Kodagu Sarvajanangada Okkuta, Chamber of Commerce, traders and over 35 organisations, lasted from 6…
Bengaluru techie suicide: FIR against estranged wife, family and Judge
December 12, 2024Bengaluru: The family of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide after accusing his estranged wife and her family of harassment, has filed a Police complaint against his wife, Nikita Singhania, her family members and a Family Court Judge Rita Kaushik in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. Atul’s brother, Bikas Kumar, lodged an FIR in Bengaluru,…
Viraktha Mutt Seer inaugurates MYBUILD-24
December 12, 2024Mysuru: The 24th Edition of MYBUILD-24, an exhibition of construction materials, interiors and lifestyles, organised by Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Mysore Centre, was inaugurated at Maharaja’s College Grounds in city this morning. The expo was jointly inaugurated by Dr. Sri Karivrushabha Deshikendra Shivayogeshwara Mahaswamiji of Somekatte Sri Kadasiddeshwara Mutt, Nonavinakere, Viraktha Mutt, Turuvekere and…
Missing furniture from ATI Guest House: Ex-Manager pays Rs. 77,297 on Rohini Sindhuri’s behalf
December 12, 2024Mysuru: The controversy surrounding the missing furniture and household items from the Administrative Training Institute (ATI) Guest House on Lalitha Mahal Road in Mysuru has been resolved. The items had reportedly gone missing during the tenure of Rohini Sindhuri as Mysuru Deputy Commissioner, who stayed at the Guest House from Oct. 2 to Nov. 14,…
Retired Mysore Medical College Professor Dr. C. Rajan passes away
December 12, 2024Mysuru: Dr. C. Rajan (72), Retired Professor in Medicine, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) and a resident of Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, passed away following prolonged illness at a private hospital in city last night. Dr. Rajan, who had also served at K.R. Hospital in various capacities for about 30 years, was the former…
Misuse of IPC Section 498A: Apex Court raises alarm
December 12, 2024New Delhi: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over the increasing misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), a provision originally intended to protect married women from cruelty by their husbands and in-laws. The judgement, delivered in the case of Dara Lakshmi Narayana and Others. State…
PGL Memorial Music Programme
December 12, 2024Mysuru: PGL Samsmarana Vedike, Mysuru, has organised two-day Karnatak Classical Music Programme at Mysore K. Vasudevacharya Bhavana, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, Mysuru, at 6 pm on Dec. 13 and 14, in memory of Ganakalabhushana Vid. P.G. Laksminarayana (PGL), an eminent percussion artiste and able guru, who was instrumental in guiding many of the…
Winners of Carol Singing Competition
December 12, 2024Mysuru: St. Joseph’s Central School, Vijayanagar, Mysuru, bagged Champions Trophy in the 32nd Carol Singing Competition, organised by Carmel Catholic Association, Mysuru, at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall in city on Sunday. Competitions were held in 12 categories and the first three prize winners in each category are as follows: Kindergarten: 1. Christ Public School; 2….
Kodava Samaja to celebrate Puthari Namme on Dec. 14
December 12, 2024Mysuru: The Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, will celebrate Puthari Namme-2024 at Sree Cauvery Educational Institutions in Kuvempunagar on Dec. 14. This year’s harvest festival celebrations will commence at 5.30 pm with the performance of all traditional dances of Kodavas. This will be followed by Nere Kattuva ritual at 7.50 pm; Kadh Edupa (reaping of new paddy…
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