Mysuru: “A forest fire usually does not start on its own. In most of the cases, it is the handiwork of some anti-social elements,” opined Conservator of Forests (CF) T. Balachandra, Director, Bandipur Tiger Reserve. He was speaking at an Environmental Education Workshop organised for journalists by Forest Department in association with Parisara Foundation and…
Intl. delegation in city on Dec.31 to study small industry financing
December 29, 2019Mysuru: A 28-member delegation from 20 counties will visit the city on Dec.31 to study on ‘SME (Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Financing – Approaches and Strategies.’ The delegation will have representatives from Mauritius, Tajikistan, Uganda, South Africa, South Sudan, Laos, Maldives, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Botswana, Zambia, Mali, Kenya, Palestine…
Musical tribute on Jan.1
December 29, 2019By Sridevi Iyengar It has been two years since Mysore’s very own Nada Brahma Vid. Mysore M. Mahadevappa left his earthly existence to his heavenly abode. It is probably impossible to find words that can express the void the music loving fraternity, his children, family and students feel due to his demise. The acclaimed violinist…
Dog thieves on the prowl again…: Mumbai couple’s pet dogs stolen in Mysuru
December 28, 2019They were on a holiday in city with their pair of expensive ‘Shih Tzu’ breed Mysuru: There seems to be an organised gang that steals pet dogs from homes in city and last afternoon, a pair of expensive male and a female ‘Shih Tzu’ breed dogs that was brought from Mumbai by the pet owner…
Mysuru Bird Fest entries close within 24 hours
December 28, 2019Festival begins with technical sessions and lectures; field visits to begin tomorrow at 6 am Mysuru: The two-day ‘Mysuru Bird Festival’ organised as part of the Mysuru Winter Festival has proved a great hit as online entries were full within 24 hours of their opening. Interestingly, a majority of entries has come from the IT…
Addanda C. Cariappa is new Rangayana Director
December 28, 2019Veteran theatre personality from Kodagu likely to take charge next week Mysuru: Veteran theatre personality from Kodagu, Addanda C. Cariappa, who has put in more than four decades of service in the field theatre, art and culture, has been appointed by the State Government as the Director of Rangayana, Mysuru. An order in this regard…
Upa Lokayukta seeks report on illegal Layouts in Mysuru
December 28, 2019Mysuru: Upa Lokayukta B.S. Patil on Friday directed Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar to submit a report on the proliferation of illegal layouts in Mysuru taluk. Chairing a day-long public complaints inquiry and disposal programme held at the Zilla Panchayat premises here yesterday, Patil took up the illegal layouts case on a suo-moto basis…
Cake Utsav begins in Mysuru
December 28, 2019Mysuru: Three-day ‘Cake Utsav,’ organised by the District Administration in association with Hoteliers and Bakers Association, was inaugurated by MLA L. Nagendra at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city yesterday. A giant cake model of Infant Jesus Cathedral of Hinkal weighing 110 kg prepared by Loyal World Aroma Bakery, 290 and 260 kg Mickey Mouse and…
Colourful start to Niranthara Theatre Fest
December 28, 2019Mysuru: “Parents should bring up their children in such a way, to respect women so that harassment of women in society could be reduced,” opined senior theatre artiste Indira Nair. Speaking after inaugurating the 5-day ‘Niranthara Ranga Utsava’ organised by Niranthara Foundation at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises here yesterday, Indira observed that parents with…
Swachh Survekshan Abhiyan-2020: Awareness campaign held through street play
December 28, 2019Mysuru: As part of Swachh Survekshan Abhiyan-2020, cleanliness awareness campaign was held by staging a street play near Dufferin Clock Tower in Shivarampet yesterday. Members of Chukki Talkies theatre troupe highlighted the importance of keeping the city and our surroundings clean through the street play and left an imprint on the minds of onlookers. The…
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