Mysuru: A total of 69 achievers from different fields have been selected for the Mysuru District Kannada Rajyotsava award this year. The awardees are as follows: Kannada Activists: K. Tejovathi, Kalappa, C.J. Lokesh, N.G. Girish and Dairy Venkatesh. Social Service: N. Bhaskar, Harish, K. Jayaprakash Rao, S.V. Raghavendra, Dr. T. Thyagaraju, S. Ranganath, Malini R….
Ayodhya lights up for a record with 25 lakh diyas
October 31, 2024Ayodhya: Ayodhya marked two historic achievements as Lord Ram was enshrined in his Palace after 500 years. During Deepotsava-2024, a record-breaking 25,12,585 diyas lit up the city, surpassing last year’s count of 22.23 lakh, and 1,121 vedacharyas jointly performed the Sarayu Aarti, setting another milestone. Verified by Guinness World Records, the event showcased Uttar Pradesh…
Congress leaders demand ‘Karnataka Ratna’ for S.M. Krishna
October 31, 2024Mandya: Even as the State Government on Wednesday announced the Kannada Rajyotsava Award-2024, a couple of Congress leaders of Mandya district have appealed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Kannada & Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi to honour former Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. Krishna with the prestigious ‘Karnataka Ratna’ Award, at a time when Mandya, the native district…
300 KSRTC buses to MM Hills
October 31, 2024Mysuru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate 300 buses from Mysuru to Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) for this Deepavali. The service has already commenced and will continue until Nov. 5 (Tuesday), said Mysuru KSRTC Divisional Controller Srinivas. This special service is designed to transport devotees to MM Hills, a revered site…
KEA to link Aadhaar cards of students
October 31, 2024Bengaluru: In a bid to end irregularities and malpractices, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has decided to link the Aadhaar cards of all students during admission to professional courses. In a press statement, KEA Executive Director H. Prasanna said that the Authority has already sent a proposal in this regard to the e-Administration Department, which…
Elected as Acting-President of Mysore Athletics Club
October 31, 2024Mysuru: Dr. C. Krishna, Vice-President of Mysore Athletics Club (MAC), has been elected as Acting-President of the Club, following the demise of Club President and former MLA Vasu, till new President is elected. Other office-bearers of the Club for the year 2024-26 are as follows: Vice Presidents – Dr. C. Krishna and Dr. Chain Singh…
A grand dance festival of hundreds of artistes
October 31, 2024Mysuru: Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC), Mysuru, had organised the 45th, 46th and 47th International Kale Mane Festival and 4th International Kalemane Bharatanatyam Competition at its Kalemane Sabhaangana in Hebbal from Oct. 25 to 27. This grand event celebrated artistes from various fields, including Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam and classical music and conferred the Annual Kalemane Kalashree…
Bhushan Brothers enthral audience on Vijayadashami
October 31, 2024Mysuru: Abhyuday Dhyan Bhushan and Abhignan Vedant Bhushan, sons and disciples of acclaimed Bharatanatyam artiste couple, Badari Divya Bhushan and Dr. Anjana Bhushan, presented ‘Ramabhyudayam’ for the Vijayadashami celebrations at Kalasindhu – Academy of Dance & Related Arts in Bengaluru. The brothers brought all the Navarasas connected with Ramayana beautifully. Abhignan’s portrayal of Shurpanaka, Krishna,…
Bhadrapada edition of Champaka Rashtreeya Kalaa Utsava held
October 31, 2024Mysuru:The ‘Bhadrapada’ edition of Champaka Rashtreeya Kalaa Utsava-2024 was held on Oct. 5 at 4.30 pm at the Champaka Academy premises in Ramakrishnanagar, with Bharatanatyam performances by accomplished artistes from Mysuru and Bengaluru. The evening started with a Bharatanatyam performance by Vidushi Dr. Nagalakshmi Nagarajan, Founder of Champaka Academy, Mysuru. Vachana Sahitya, a rich treasure…
Renovation of four heritage buildings gets post-facto approval
October 31, 2024Mysuru: The State Government has granted post-facto approval for the release of Rs. 1,51,29,199 for the renovation of heritage buildings in Mysuru city, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Mysuru City Corporation. This funding is part of the Nagarothana Phase III project, aimed at preserving the architectural heritage of the region. The approval follows…
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