Mysuru: The International Day of Persons With Disabilities was celebrated by the Department of Clinical Services and Special Education, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) at its Gymkhana auditorium here on Monday. Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy inaugurated the programme and distributed ‘Best Mother’ award to the women, who have been responsibly nurturing…
SHISHIROTSAVA: 21st Annual Day of D.A.V. Public School
December 11, 2024Mysuru: The D.A.V Public School celebrated its 21st Annual Day ‘SHISHIROTSAVA’ at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri, Mysuru, recently. Dr. P. Shivaraju, Additional Deputy Commissioner, who was the chief guest, inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp. Students from II std. to X std. showcased their talents and enthralled the gathering with a variety…
City entrepreneur wins award
December 11, 2024Mysuru: R. Yashodha, a social worker and an entrepreneur of the city, has bagged the prestigious Dr. Ambedkar Excellency Service National Award-2024, given by Delhi-based Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi. Yashodha, a resident of 18th Main, B-Block, Vijayanagar Third Stage, was selected for the award in recognition of her social services and other literary activities related…
Burglar arrested: Gold, silver worth Rs. 18 lakh recovered
December 11, 2024Mysuru: City Crime Branch (CCB) Police have arrested a man on charges of committing burglaries and have recovered 217 grams gold ornaments, 1.560 kg silver and one two-wheeler worth Rs. 18 lakh from him. CCB Police, who took custody of the accused on Dec. 4, interrogated him during which the accused is said to have…
Man arrested for drawing indecent pictures of women and throwing them in front of their houses
December 11, 2024Nanjangud: Hullahalli Police have arrested a man for allegedly drawing indecent pictures of women and throwing them in front of their houses. The arrested man is 54-year-old Shivanna, a resident of Varadarajaswamy Layout at Hullahalli village. The man was caught by the villagers, who thrashed him and handed him over to the Police. It is…
S.M. Krishna no more
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: Karnataka woke up to the sad news of the demise of former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna at his residence in Sadashivanagar early this morning at 2.30 am. The 92-year-old veteran politician had been ailing for some time. S. M. Krishna (Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna) was instrumental in laying a strong foundation for the growth of…
Government announces three-day State mourning
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: Following the passing of former Karnataka Chief Minister and former Union Minister S.M. Krishna, the State Government has declared a three-day state mourning to honour the late leader. A notification from the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) confirmed that the mourning will last from today, Dec. 10, to Dec. 12. During this…
A dignified leader with timeless style, wit, grace
December 10, 2024Then 89-year-old, S.M. Krishna inaugurated Mysuru Dasara atop Chamundi Hill in 2021 Bengaluru: S.M. Krishna is undoubtedly one of the most dignified politicians Karnataka has ever seen, a sentiment echoed across party lines. Krishna inaugurated the Dasara-2021 festivities atop Chamundi Hill on Oct. 7 that year. He was the first politician in 22 years to…
S.M. Krishna: Architect of Bengaluru’s IT growth
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: Former Karnataka CM Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, widely known as S.M. Krishna, passed away today at the age of 92 at his residence in Bengaluru. A charismatic leader with a modern outlook, Krishna carved a niche in India’s political landscape with his administrative prowess and forward-thinking vision. He was often referred to as the “modern…
A wish for peace and dignity in his final days
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: When S.M. Krishna faced health challenges, he made a heartfelt request to his wife Prema and his family. In May, he asked them not to subject him to aggressive medical treatments simply to keep him alive in an unconscious state. Always cheerful and optimistic, Krishna expressed his wish to spend his final days peacefully…
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