Mysuru: As part of Dasara Kavi Goshti, famous humorous poets presented Vinoda Kavi Goshti at Jaganmohan Palace here this morning. About 20 humorous poets including Dr. B.R. Lakshman Rao, Dundiraj, Shivashankar and Asadulla Baig presented poems filled with rib-tickling humour. Dundiraj presented a poem in Kannada which meant ‘Every man is a Modi before marriage…
When IAS & IPS officers tackle Panja Kusti
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Dasara Kusti Sub-Committee had organised the 3rd State-level ‘Panja Kusti’ (Arm Wrestling) at Devaraj Urs Multipurpose Stadium here this morning. A total of 50 men and 25 women participated in the event in various categories based on body weight. The winner in the men’s category will be conferred ‘Mysuru Dasara Sri’ title while the…
DC Randeep cycles to learn about Office heritage, history
September 25, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration and Department of Heritage, Archaeology and Museums have made all efforts to make this Dasara a unique one introducing heritage as the theme and showcasing the heritage structures. As part of the guided tour, on the third day today, a few of the citizens of Mysuru were introduced to the heritage…
Braving rain, art buffs enjoy Dasara cultural programmes in city
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Though incessant rain played spoilsport at Dasara cultural programme at Palace premises here last evening, a temporary small stage was created near Anebagilu for the performers who presented Odissi Dance, Sarod recital and Sufi music. The discerning music lovers, braving the inclement weather, taking shelter here and there, enjoyed the music and encouraged the…
Papon’s folk-fusion band entertains gathering at Yuva Dasara
September 25, 2017Mysuru: A folk-fusion band, led by popular music composer from Assam Angarag Mahanta, popularly known as Papon, presented a music programme as part of Yuva Dasara at Maharaja’s College Grounds here last evening. The event was organised by Coke Studio. Despite the continuous rain, hundreds of people at the ground were entertained with lilting melodies….
Congress launches ‘Mane Manege Congress’ programme in city
September 25, 2017Mysuru: The Congress on Saturday launched ‘Mane Manege Congress’ (Congress for every home) programme to inform people about its achievements. Speaking after launching the programme at Nanneshwara Temple in Hinkal coming under Chamundeshwari Assembly segment, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said that the programme was aimed at informing households about Government schemes such as Anna…
Mahila Dasara: Kids of women entrepreneurs and SHGs present cultural programme
September 25, 2017Mysuru: As part of Mahila Dasara, a cultural programme was organised at J.K. Grounds here yesterday. Children of women entrepreneurs and Self Help Groups (SHG) presented the cultural programme featuring solo and group dances to rhythmic folk songs and modern hits. Inaugurating the programme, Manjula Manasa, former Chairperson, State Women’s Commission, commending the women entrepreneurs…
Dist. Co-op. Banks, Societies to offer Rs. 2 lakh interest-free loan to women
September 25, 2017Mysuru: District Co-operative Banks and Societies will offer interest-free loans up to Rs. 2 lakh to women, said Women and Child Welfare Minister Umashree. She was speaking after inaugurating Mahila Dasara organised by the Women and Child Welfare Dasara Sub-Committee and later launching the Exhibition organised by the Sthree Shakti Self Help Groups at J.K….
Pharmacy Education prog. on Habit Forming Drugs held
September 25, 2017Mysuru: A Continuous Pharmacy Education (CPE) programme on Habit Forming Drugs was organised for Chemists and Druggists and Wholesale Pharma Distributors of city at Farooqia College of Pharmacy in city recently. The event was organised by the Drugs Control Department in association with Mysore Chemists & Druggists Association, Farooqia College of Pharmacy, Health & Family…
DVS appointed as State BJP Campaign Committee Chief
September 25, 2017Bengaluru: In a surprise development, the BJP National leadership on Saturday appointed Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda (DVS) to head the State BJP’s Conventional Campaign Committee. The Committee will have 30 members who include Opposition leader Jagadish Shettar, Opposition leader in Legislative Council K.S. Eshwarappa, MP Shobha Karandlaje, former Dy. CM R. Ashok and others….
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