Mysore/Mysuru: Vasundhara Performing Arts Centre (VPAC) and Kalandhika Academy of Arts, Mysuru, will be presenting ‘Hara Hara Mahadeva Shiva Shambo,’ a rare choreography in praise of Lord Shiva as part of Shivarathri celebrations. The event will be inaugurated by Vidu. Dr. Jyothi Shankar, a renowned scholar, who will also be delivering a talk on ‘Shivarathri…
35-ft. fibre-steel Shiva statue in Bengaluru
March 9, 2021Bengaluru: A 35-ft has been installed by eight artists at the Red Field Ground in Wilson Garden in Bengaluru yesterday. The organisation, Vimochana Welfare Trust, has planned a week-long event at the Red Field Ground in Wilson Garden where devotees will offer prayers to the giant fibre-and-steel Shiva, made at a cost of Rs. 25…
LIC employees oppose privatisation moves
March 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the Government’s alleged plans on privatising the giant General Insurance Company, LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) of India, employees staged a demonstration during lunch break in front of LIC’s Divisional Office at Millennium Circle on Mysuru-Bengaluru Road yesterday. Terming the Government’s idea that ‘listing the LIC in the Share Market will bring transparency’…
Creativity comes from indepth study, says writer CPK
March 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that creativity comes from in-depth studies, veteran writer Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK) said that Rashtrakavi Kuvempu too had carried out extensive research before writing the epic ‘Ramayana Darshanam.’ He was speaking at the Halasangi Awards-2019-20 ceremony (Dr. Ramegowda and Dr.Y.C.Bhanumathi) organised by Vijayapura’s Halasangi Geleyara Prathishtana in association with District Kannada Sahitya Parishat,…
GP polls on Mar.29
March 9, 2021Bengaluru: The election to Gram Panchayats (GP) whose term will end in May and to all other vacant GP seats in the State will take place on Mar. 29. The general GP polls were held across the State in December last but polls did not take place to such GPs whose term had not ended…
Former Mayor seeks legal action against UoM Physical Education Department faculty
March 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing Dr. C. Venkatesh, Associate Professor of Physical Education Department, University of Mysore (UoM), of allegedly harassing his colleague Dr. S. Madialagan, former Mayor Purushotham has demanded legal action against Venkatesh. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Purushotham claimed that Madialagan suffered a minor heart attack on Feb.15 due to harassment and caste abuse …
Arya Vysya Political Committee inaugurated
March 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With a view to create political awareness among Arya Vysya community and promote those who are interested to join politics, Arya Vysya Political Committee was formed and was inaugurated at Kalamandira here on Sunday last. MLA G.T. Devegowda inaugurated the Committee and addressed the gathering. Karnataka Arya Vysya Community Development Corporation Chairman D.S. Arun,…
D.K. Ravi’s father passes away
March 9, 2021Tumakuru: Kariappa (70), father of late IAS Officer D.K. Ravi, passed away yesterday. Kariappa, who suffered low blood pressure, collapsed on the ground and was rushed to Huliyurdurga Primary Health Centre, where he was provided first-aid and was later admitted to Kunigal Hospital, where he breathed his last.
CESC Lineman killed in hit-and-run case
March 9, 2021Kollegal: A CESC Lineman was killed, when an unidentified rammed into his bike and sped away near Madhuvanahalli village in the taluk last evening. The deceased is T.R. Srinivas (49), a Lineman at Lokkanahalli CESC Office and a resident of Chowdeshwari Temple Street in Kollegal. After finishing his day’s work, Srinivas was proceeding to Kollegal…
Woman, daughter go missing from city
March 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A 26-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter have gone missing from Lalithadripura in the taluk since Mar. 7. The missing are Jyothi, wife of Shankar and their youngest daughter Pooja. The couple were married since 12 years and have two daughters. On Sunday (Mar. 7) afternoon, Jyothi left the house, along with Pooja and…















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