Mysuru: Commemorating World Senior Citizen’s Day, the State Government will be presenting State Awards to six senior citizens who have served in various fields (Education, Literature, Art, Law, Sports and Social Service) and one institution which has been working for the welfare of senior citizens. Applications have been invited for the same. Interested organisations may…
Yakshagana programmes in city from July 20 to 22
July 18, 2018Mysuru: Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple and Karavali Yakshagana Kendra, Mysuru, have jointly organised the following Yakshagana programmes at various venues in city at 6 pm: July 20: ‘Moksha Sangrama’ at Shankara Mutt, Fort Mohalla. July 21: ‘Mohana Tarangini’ at Bharathi Convention Centre, Vishweshwaranagar. July 22: ‘Kanakangi Kalyana – Mainda Dwivida Kalaga’ at Sri Krishnadhama, Gangothri Layout….
CD release of Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar keertanas on July 20
July 18, 2018Mysuru: Marking the birth centenary celebration of Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, an audio CD containing 79 keertanas composed by the erstwhile Mysuru ruler, will be released at a programme organised by Ursu Jagruti Academy at Mysuru Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) premises here at 10.45 am on July 20 (Friday). K.R. MLA S.A. Ramdas will inaugurate…
Cultural events at Andal Mandiram
July 18, 2018Mysuru: Sri Andal Mandiram Trust, Temple Road, V.V. Mohalla, has organised a series of cultural programmes on the occasion of Ashada and Adi Shukravarams (Adi Fridays) from July 20 to Aug.13. The events will be held from 6 pm to 7.30 pm at Mandiram premises. July 20 (Friday): Vocal recital by Vid. Praveen Sridharan and…
MoU to set up skill centre
July 18, 2018Mysuru: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed between GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women (GSSSIETW), Mysuru and VSG Software Solutions, Mysuru at the Department of Information Science & Engineering recently. The signatories of the MoU were Dr. M. Shivakumar, Principal, GSSSIETW, Dr. Reshma Banu, Professor and Head, Department of ISE, GSSSIETW,…
Echo of Vijayanagar Shootout: Rowdy-sheeter had Licenced Gun !
July 17, 2018Mysuru: While one Police Station in city includes a person in rowdy-sheet, the other Police Station issues him a gun licence! And to rectify this lapse, the Police have launched a special drive to screen all licenced gun holders in city for any criminal history or background. The Police have decided to cancel the licences…
Birds, hatchlings face threat at Ranganathittu
July 17, 2018Srirangapatna: Heavy rainfall and huge discharge from the Krishna Raja Sagar since a couple of days has flooded the bird sanctuary at Ranganathittu and boating has been cancelled as a precautionary measure. However, entry of visitors to the bird sanctuary has not been banned and they are allowed to go up to Dr. Salim Ali…
State Health Card scheme still eludes Mysuru
July 17, 2018Mysuru,: The much-touted Arogya Karnataka Health Card scheme to provide treatment at affordable cost to poor has not been implemented in Mysuru due to technical glitches. The cards are not being issued and hundreds of patients who visit the government hospitals in Mysuru district from far-flung areas to obtain the card are being turned away….
Last journey of Fr. Noronha
July 17, 2018Hundreds including Adichunchanagiri Mutt Seer, Minister G.T. Devegowda pay last respects; Body laid to rest at Catholic Cemetery Mysuru: Hundreds of people including dignitaries paid their last respects to Fr. Denis Victor Noronha, a well-known Catholic Priest, who passed away yesterday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in city. The body of Fr. Noronha was kept for…
Historical Lushington Bridge near Kollegal washed away
July 17, 2018Kollegal: The oldest heritage stone bridge in the erstwhile princely State of Mysore that was constructed in 1818 at Shivanasamudra near Madhyaranga across River Cauvery was washed away yesterday in the gushing floodwaters of River Cauvery. The 400-metre bridge is called the Wellesley Bridge by the locals. But historical references say that while initially the…















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