Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Narayan today slammed the Centre for adopting anti-labour policies and removal of many Labour Acts to help multi-national companies. Addressing a press meet under the banner of Karnataka State Local Bodies Scavengers Association at Jaladarshini Guest House on Hunsur Road here this morning, Narayan, who is the State President of the Association,…
Award for Prof. K.S. Bhagawan’s book
May 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Rama Mandira Yeke Beda?,’ authored by Prof. K.S. Bhagawan and ‘Arive Pramanu’ authored by Mahanthappa Nandur Hubbali have been selected for the award given by Srimati Amaramma Sri Channabasavappa Bettaduru Pratishtana, Raichur, for best book on rationalism and Vachana literature. The awards carries a cash prize of Rs.5,000 each. The award ceremony, which was…
Kannada writer Shantadevi Kanavi passes away
May 23, 2020Dharwad: Shantadevi Kanavi (87), veteran Kannada short story writer, intellectual and wife of poet Channaveera Kanavi, passed away at KLE Hospital in Belagavi yesterday. According to family sources, she was hospitalised a week ago owing to age-related health issues. She leaves behind her husband, a daughter and four sons. Last rites were held at Dharwad…
Kamsale artiste dies
May 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mahadevaiah (78), a Kamsale artiste and a resident of Kyathamaranahalli, passed away this morning at his residence. A State awardee, Mahadevaiah, popularly known as Kamsale Mahadevaiah, leaves behind three sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Kyathamaranahalli Burial Grounds this evening, according to family sources.
Renowned vocalist Shyamala Bhave no more
May 23, 2020Bengaluru: Renowned vocalist Shyamala G. Bhave (79), who had an equal command over Hindustani and Karnatak music, passed away yesterday at her residence after suffering a stroke, family members said. She was a spinster. “She was ailing for quite some time… Three days ago, she was discharged from a hospital. Her condition worsened after that….
Mysuru Zoo prepares for cautious re-opening
May 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popular as Mysuru Zoo, is awaiting directions from the State Government to open its doors to the visitors and patrons. A proposal has been sent to the Government by the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) seeking permission to open all the nine Zoos in the State including the one in…
COVID-related drug purchase: Govt. cracks whip on medical stores
May 22, 2020Mandatory for pharmacies to record and report details of patients who purchase cold, fever medicines Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of rising Coronavirus cases, State authorities have made it mandatory for medical shops and pharmacists to keep a record of phone number and address of customers who buy medicines for fever, cough and cold or symptoms…
No contact golf begins at JWGC
May 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following the State Government’s order to open up sports activities with stringent social distancing norms, golfing has begun at Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club (JWGC) in city this morning with a lot of precautions. Club members lined up to play the game amidst a host of rules enforced by the Club management, in line with…
Mysuru-Bengaluru MEMU train service begins
May 22, 2020Train chugs out of City Railway Station at 1.45 pm with 59 passengers Mysore/Mysuru: Train service between Mysuru and Bengaluru resumed this afternoon with the first Mainline Electric Maintenance Unit (MEMU) special service train chugging out of City Railway Station with 59 passengers at 1.45 pm. The train had arrived from Bengaluru at 12.30 pm…
COVID shadow: Silver screens go blank
May 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The silver screen which went blank with the announcement of COVID-19 lockdown two months ago has continued to remain under the darkness of the deadly pandemic, which is creating havoc across the globe. More than 500 theatres and cinema halls in the State that were shut two months ago, have failed to re-open since…














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