Dhigawara (Rajasthan): “Tea will be sold in environment-friendly ‘Kulhads’ (earthen cups) in place of plastic cups at all Railway Stations across the country,” said Railway Minister Piyush Goyal yesterday. Addressing the gathering at an event organised at the Dhigawara Railway Station in Rajasthan’s Alwar district to mark the inauguration of the newly electrified Dhigawara-Bandikui section…
Hanging Bridges of Kodagu: Reality Check – 4 – Theppadakandi bridge a boon for villagers, school children
November 30, 2020Kushalnagar: The only one hanging or suspension bridge that is in proper shape and is useful to people of Kodagu is the Theppadakandi Hanging Bridge near Guddehosur in Kushalnagar. This bridge connects Mysuru district (Periyapatna taluk) with Kodagu. Theppadakandi is a small village in Guddehosur and earlier, people used to cross River Cauvery using improvised…
Hotelier Girish Kushalappa passes away
November 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Kannambira Girish Kushalappa (50), Proprietor of Hotel Highway 18 in VV Mohalla and Hon. Secretary of Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club, Mysuru, passed away in the wee hours of today at a private hospital in city following brief illness. A resident of Chikkere in K. Hemmanahalli, Bogadi Road, he leaves behind his mother…
Revenue Minister cancels DC’s ‘Spandana’ for now
November 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following the ongoing spat between elected representatives and Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri, Revenue Minister R. Ashok this morning cancelled the ‘Spandana’ programmes by the DC which was aimed at addressing the revenue issues. Speaking to press persons, Minister Ashok said, “I have met and spoke to the DC yesterday and I…
Hotel industry to return to normalcy by April 2021: Association President
November 30, 2020MUDA Chairman inaugurates ‘Kollapur Mahalakshmi Hall’ Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that the hotel industry and tourism industry are picking up slowly post-relaxation in COVID-19 regulations, Mysuru Hotel Owners Association President C. Narayanagowda said that the hotel industry in Mysuru is expected to return to normalcy by April next year. He was speaking at the inauguration of new…
Build TaRaSu Memorial at Yadavagiri
November 30, 2020Raghu Kautilya to appeal Govt. Mysore/Mysuru: D. Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation Chairman and senior BJP leader R. Raghu Kautilya said that the Government will be appealed to build a Memorial for renowned Kannada Novelist Ta.Ra. Subbarao (TaRaSu) at Yadavagiri in the city where he stayed. He was speaking at TaRaSu birth centenary celebrations…
AGM of Dwaraka Nagar Residents Welfare Association held
November 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Dwaraka Nagar Residents Welfare Association was held at Panchavati Park in Dwaraka Nagar, Sathagalli ‘B’ Zone MUDA Layout, on Nov. 22. Association President (Commander (Retd.) S. Mahendra Singh inaugurated the programme. On the occasion, giving significance to the name ‘Panchavati,’ five saplings (Banyan, Peepal, Fig, Bilwa and…
Lions Club honours achievers
November 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Lions Club International District 317-A celebrated 65th Kannada Rajyotsava at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall here recently. Ln. G.A. Ramesh felicitated Rajyotsava Awardee Prof. C.P. Siddashrama, actress Yamuna Srinidhi and folk singer Devananda Varaprasad on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Ln. Ramesh urged Kannadigas to take pride of their native language and realise the value…
Writer P.S. Siddachar receives Rotary-Muktaka Sahitya Award
November 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Writer P.S. Siddachar was presented with Rotary-Muktaka Sahitya Award at an event organised by Karnataka Muktaka Sahitya Academy in association with Rotary Mysore North at Rotary West Auditorium in Saraswathipuram on Friday. The award was presented by former Governor of Rotary District 3181 Rtn. Dr. R.S. Nagarjuna. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Nagarjuna said,…
Rangayana Director presents theatrical script of Parva to Dr. Bhyrappa
November 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Rangayana Director Addanda C. Cariappa met Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa at his residence on Friday and handed over him the theatrical script of his popular novel ‘Parva.’ Dr. Bhyrappa had earlier given his consent to adapt the author’s popular novel ‘Parva’ as a play. Actor Prakash Belawadi, who has created a niche in theatre, will…














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