Mysore/Mysuru: “I have come here to build Rangayana and further the cause of theatre, art and culture and not to hoist the flag of BJP or any other political and non-political organisations. Of course, the BJP Government has appointed me as the Rangayana Director. From the day I took charge, I have been tirelessly working…
Night of Shiva tomorrow
February 20, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Tomorrow, Feb.21, being Mahashivaratri, the Night of Shiva, various temples across the city have made arrangements for devotees to have hassle-free darshan. Also, the Bilva Patra (mentioned in ‘Shiva Purana’ as one of the six divine articles that are used to worship Lord Shiva) and flower vendors were making good business today. Golden Mask…
Up in smoke: Vidyaranyapuram Sewage Farm landfill catches fire
February 20, 202030 fire fighters from 4 Fire Stations battle for 30 hours Mysore/Mysuru: About ten acres of landfill at the waste disposal plant in Vidyaranyapuram Sewage Farm caught fire on Tuesday afternoon and fire-fighters had a hard time dousing out the fire. After receiving information about fire at the waste disposal plant, the Office of MLA …
Nalwadi’s Statue develops cracks, again
February 20, 2020Expert team inspects cracks on Nandi Statue also Mysore/Mysuru: Authorities from Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) have done little to protect Mysuru Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s statue at K.R. Circle which is now cracked and faded, thanks to years of neglect. Cracks have developed in the face and neck of the life-size statue. Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar…
MM Hills forest staff lose sleep over Shivaratri
February 20, 2020Forest Department goes all out to prevent fire on Male Mahadeshwara Hills By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: While the devout and the faithful stay awake all night for Mahashivaratri, the Forest Department personnel are duty-bound to keep their eyes wide open 24/7 at Male Mahadeshwara Hills to fight forest fires. Lakhs of devotees throng the…
AIISH requests PM Modi to speak on hearing loss in his Mann Ki Baat
February 20, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: To create awareness about hearing impairment and the technologies available to treat both young and the old, Mysuru-based All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak on hearing disability through his radio show Mann Ki Baat. AIISH authorities have urged the PM to speak on the…
Bahuparak for ‘Bahuroopi’
February 20, 2020A grand six-day National Theatre Festival concludes Over one lakh visitors crowd art-drama-food venues Gandhi-centric events give glimpses of freedom struggle 20th Edition of Bahuroopi proves a resounding success Mysore/Mysuru: All the events at the 20th Edition of National Theatre Festival ‘Bahuroopi’ hosted by Rangayana, the State’s premier repertory, saw packed audiences. The festival that…
Bear Grylls shares Rajini’s first look from his wild show
February 20, 2020Bengaluru: Keeping the excitement alive among ‘Thalaiva’ fans, popular TV show host Bear Grylls shared a sneak peek to Rajinikanth’s television debut. Sharing a motion poster which features Rajini and Bear dressed in their wildlife gear, Grylls wrote, “Preparing for @Rajinikanth’s blockbuster TV debut with an ‘Into The Wild with Bear Grylls’ motion poster! I…
MUDA’s anti-encroachment drive at K.C. Nagar irks religious leaders
February 20, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The sudden anti-encroachment drive, by the officials of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) at a vacant site near the arch at Kempu Cheluvajammanni Nagar (K.C. Nagar) yesterday, has irked religious leaders. The religious leaders alleged that there is a Shivalinga at the vacant site and as Shivaratri is being celebrated on Friday, stones were…
Brand Factory’s Rock Bottom Week Sale begins
February 20, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Brand Factory store on New Kantharaj Urs Road in city, began its Rock Bottom Week Sale from today. Brand Factory is India’s only store that offers 20% to 70% discount on over 200 original brands all 365 days a year. The sale will be on till Feb. 23. One can get any brand in…















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