Mysore/Mysuru: Asthana Vidwan V. Nataraj, a renowned Dolu exponent and a resident of Kumbarageri in city, passed away on Thursday night. He was 83. He is survived by five sons, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. A Palace Asthana Vidwan, V. Nataraj was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate. He had also served…
SC, ST Commission not empowered to act as Court: HC
December 26, 2020Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) has said that the Karnataka Commission for the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) does not have the powers to take up the role of a Court or adjudicatory tribunal. This was stated while quashing an order passed by the Commission. Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order recently…
Vishnu, SPB, Rajan-Nagendra Memorial Musical Evening tomorrow
December 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Several organisations have come together to pay homage to movie legends through music by organising a Musical Evening in memory of Kannada cine star Dr. Vishnuvardhan, gifted singer Dr. S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) and well-known music directors Rajan-Nagendra. The Musical Evening will be held at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall in Krishnamurthypuram tomorrow (Dec. 27) from…
Moonlight Music on Dec. 30
December 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the Monthly Moonlight Music Programme, Digital Jugalbandi between Vid. Anil Srinivasan (Piano) and Pt. Pravin Godkhindi (Flute) has been organised at Suttur Mutt at the foot of Chamundi Hill here at 6 pm on Dec. 30. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will grace the occasion. The duo will be accompanied…
MCC’s videography contest on mechanised sewerage system
December 26, 2020Best video to win Rs.10,000 cash prize Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Manual Scavenging Act, 2013 and Mechanised Cleaning System awareness programme, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is conducting a videography competition on the theme of mechanised sewerage system maintenance. According to a press release from MCC, the video must focus only on creating awareness on…
Nehru Yuva Kendra to organise District Youth Parliament on Dec. 28
December 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Nehru Yuva Kendra in association with National Service Scheme (NSS), University of Mysore, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, has organised District Youth Parliament at Youth Hostel in city on Dec. 28 at 11 am. Mysuru has been selected as one of the four nodal centres…
Muslim Co-operative Bank holds virtual AGM
December 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The 105th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Muslim Co-operative Bank Ltd., New Sayyaji Rao Road was held virtually recently. The meeting began with recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Hazrath Moulana Mohamed Zaka Ulla Siddiqi, President, All India Milli Council, Mysuru District Unit. Mohamed Khaleel Ulla Shariff, In-charge Manager of Main…
Cheer amid COVID gloom
December 25, 2020Christmas celebrations and Vaikunta Ekadashi spread joy as people pray for a disease-free 2021 Mysore/Mysuru: Christmas was not cancelled but it was significantly curtailed in city this year due to COVID contagion and the State Government’s flip-flop on night curfew, timings, restrictions and scale of celebrations. Likewise, Vaikunta Ekadashi too was celebrated in a low-key…
Entry banned to Chamundi Hill, Temple on New Year Day
December 25, 2020No events, No illumination, No fireworks at Palace; Chunchanakatte Cattle Fair cancelled Mysore/Mysuru: The picturesque Chamundi Hill will be out of bounds for New Year revellers and also for devotees who are planning for special pujas. The District Administration has restricted entry of public to Chamundi Hill on Jan. 1, 2021. This is to curb…
MLA Nagendra promises site for Newspaper Distributors Association
December 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: MLA L.Nagendra has assured of helping Mysuru Jilla Adhikrutha Patrika Pratinidhigala Sangha (Mysuru District Newspaper Distributors Association) to get a CA (Civic Amenities) site if it applies with MUDA. He was speaking after releasing the 2021 calendar and fifth anniversary programme of the Sangha at Patrakarthara Bhavan here this morning. Pointing out that newspaper…















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