Mysuru: The Second Edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival drew to a close on Sunday with nearly 40 authors and experts in various fields sitting in discussion in two parallel sessions at two venues — Thangaali, the outdoor one with two beautiful rain trees as backdrop, where seven panel discussions were held and the indoor…
HDK urged to protect interests of dalits, sugarcane growers
November 20, 2018Mysuru,: Members of Dalit Students Federation, Research Association, Pragathipara Chintakara Sangha and Bahujan Vidyarthi Sangha staged a protest near the Centenary Clock Tower in Manasagangothri campus here this morning, condemning the anti-people and anti-Dalit policies of the State Government. They shouted slogans against Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy for not protecting the interest of the marginalised…
GRS Fantasy Park introduces touch-less entry system, cashless payment band
November 20, 2018Mysuru: State Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh inaugurated the touch less entry system and cashless payment band facilities introduced at GRS Fantasy Park on account of its 20 anniversary celebrations for the benefits of the visitors here. Speaking on the occasion, he appreciated the management for introducing such modern technological facilities which help to maintain transparency…
‘Thottilamadu Jathre’ at Melukote attracts thousands of devotees
November 20, 2018Melukote: Thousands of devotees took part in ‘Thottilamadu Jathre Mahotsava’ at Sri Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple here on Sunday. ‘Ashta Theerthotsava,’ popularly known as ‘Thottilamadu Jathre,’ is usually organised during ‘Kartika Maasa’ as part of the ‘Rajamudi Brahmotsava’ and is said to evoke divine blessings on married couples to beget a child who otherwise would have…
Seerene Sari, Pant Beda… say women cops
November 20, 2018Mysuru: Policewomen across the State are seen sporting the standard khaki uniforms consisting of pants and shirts along with a belt and boots instead of khaki sarees. In Mysuru too, the rule has been implemented and over 80 percent of women Police force are sporting the new dress. However, the implementation of the rule has…
‘Swachha Bhanuvara – Hasiru Bhanuvara’ campaign held at Ward No.53
November 20, 2018Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA S.A. Ramdas took up ‘Swachha Bhanuvara – Hasiru Bhanuvara’ (Clean Sunday – Green Sunday) campaign at residential areas of Ward No.53 in city on Sunday last as part of Swachh Bharat Mission. He took up the campaign with the support of Pourakarmikas, members of various people- friendly organisations and public at various…
AC asks Green Buds investors to submit documents by Dec.27
November 20, 2018Mysuru: The Office of the Assistant Commissioner (AC), Mysuru Sub-Division, has asked the investors who have made fixed deposits/ recurring deposits/ monthly chits in Green Buds Agro Farms (P) Ltd., to submit all documents pertaining to their investment, at the AC’s Office in city before Dec. 27. The documents, in original, are to be presented…
BJP, Hindu outfits stage protest in city
November 20, 2018Seek dismissal of LDF Government in Kerala for hurting sentiments of Hindus Mysuru: Hundreds of BJP, VHP, Sangha Parivar activists, under the banner of Sabarimala Kshetra Samrakshana Kriya Samithi, staged a protest near Gandhi Square in city this morning, demanding the Union Government to dismiss Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) Government in Kerala for…
Hoteliers welcome Government’s Disneyland plan at KRS
November 20, 2018Mysuru: The Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association and Hotel Owners’ Association Charitable Trust has welcomed the State Government’s plan of constructing Disneyland-like amusement park at Brindavan Gardens in KRS. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Association President C. Narayanagowda said that the plan of Disneyland-like amusement at Brindavan Gardens which would come up…
Theatre should be bereft of ideology: Dr. Bhyrappa
November 20, 2018Mysuru: “Any theatre should be bereft of ideology as it relates to the problems of the time and the situation at that moment which could become outdated at a later date,” said Littérateur and Saraswathi Samman awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa. He was delivering the presidential address after the release of the book ‘Samastha Nataka’ authored…
Recent Comments