Mysuru: Maintaining that Jawaharlal Nehru was a votary of communism, veteran writer and Saraswathi Samman awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa has said that Jawaharlal Nehru became the Prime Minister only because of Mahatma Gandhi. He was speaking at the valedictory of the two-day 2nd State-level Sammelana of Akhila Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad at Senate Bhavan in Manasagangotri…
KRRS wants scrapping of Disneyland
December 31, 2018Mysuru: Urging the Government to scrap Disneyland-like project at KRS, the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has sought a complete ban on all types of mining activities around KRS dam. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here this morning, KRRS General Secretary Badagalapura Nagendra said that the Government should pass a New Year resolution…
Fire at food-packaging unit in Nanjangud
December 31, 2018Nanjangud: A major fire that broke out in the wee hours of today completely razed down a large-sized food-packaging unit in Tandya Industrial Area near the town. More than 25 workers were working in the night shift at the factory, when fire broke out at about 3 am. Soon as the fire broke out, reportedly…
‘Malenadu-Karavali Pakotsava’ in city on Jan.5 and 6
December 31, 2018Mysuru: Havika Sangha, Bogadi 2nd Stage, in association with Raghavendra Puja Bhandar, has organised ‘Malenadu Karavali Pakotsava’ at Ursu Boarding School premises beside Maharaja’s College Grounds here on Jan.5 and 6. Disclosing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, the Sangha President Lakshminarayana Hegde said that the Food Festival would be inaugurated…
Cultural event marks Annual Day
December 31, 2018Mysuru: A colourful cultural programme marked the Annual Day celebrations of Hari Vidyalaya in city recently. Prof. G. Hemanthkumar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore (UoM), who spoke as the chief guest, was of the opinion that teaching little children is more enjoyable than teaching children from the higher classes. He rued the lack of interest in…
Bellary Raghavendra to sing at Ganabharathi
December 31, 2018Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a Karnatak music vocal concert by Vid. Bellary M. Raghavendra on Jan.4 at its premises in Kuvempunagar at 6 pm. He will be accompanied on the violin by Vid. H. K. Narasimhamurthy, Vid. G. S. Ramanujam on mridanga and Vid. Raghunandan on ghata. Born in a music family of the acclaimed…
City doctor felicitated
December 31, 2018Mysuru: Dr. M. Premanath, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine and Diabetes, Mysuru, was honoured by the Association of Physicians of India, Karnataka Chapter, Bengaluru, during the Physicians Day celebrations in the State capital recently for his life-time achievements. Dr. Premanath has been a Consultant in Mysuru city for the past 21 years and has delivered…
Thousands throng Hasiru Santhe, Chitra Santhe
December 30, 2018Mysuru: A visit to Sunday market or farmers’ market is a weekly pilgrimage for many who live in concrete jungles. It’s not just the freshness of the fruits and vegetables that is a draw here, but one can experience the strife and perseverance of farmers that begin in their fields and culminate here. A Green…
Irwin Road Widening: Property owners, tenants to petition DC; move Court
December 30, 2018Mysuru: The proposed widening of Irwin Road in city and the land acquisition process has hit a roadblock as property owners have decided to move the Court against the ‘arbitrary’ road widening move initiated by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Irwin Road is one of the busiest roads and connects Sub-Urban Bus Stand to…
Milk procurement price to go up by Re.1 by Jan.1
December 30, 2018No change in milk prices for consumers: GTD Hunsur: State Higher Education and District Minister G.T. Devegowda informed that the Milk procurement price will increase by Re.1 from January, 2019 across the State. He was speaking after inaugurating the newly constructed Women Milk Producers Co -operative Society building at a cost of Rs.6.5 lakh at…













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