Mysuru: Dasara Water Sports was inaugurated by Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports Pramod Madhwaraj at Varuna Lake on T. Narasipur Road this morning. The water sports maintained by Gen. Thimmaiah Adventure Sports Academy include Jet Skiing (Rs. 300 per person), Banana Boat ride (Rs. 250), Speed Boat (Rs. 200) and Kayaking (Rs. 150). With…
Film Fest to feature 70 movies
September 21, 2017Mysuru: It seemed as the stars had descended at theKalamandira for the inauguration of Dasara Film Festival, here this morning. The main attraction of the show was none other than the ‘Dimple Girl’ Rachitha Ram of Chakravyuha fame. As Rachitha along with other guests came on to the stage, the audience present at the venue…
I-T raids houses, offices of S.M. Krishna’s son-in-law
September 21, 2017Bengaluru: Café Coffee Day Founder V.G. Siddhartha, who is also BJP leader S.M. Krishna’s son-in-law, was raided by the Income Tax (I-T) Department sleuths this morning. Over 20 locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Chikmagalur have been searched by I-T officials. According to reports, several properties that belong to Siddhartha, including offices of Amalgamated Bean…
Dasara Kreeda Jyothi lit atop Chamundi Hill
September 21, 2017Mysuru: As a prelude to the formal inauguration of this year’s Dasara Sports scheduled this evening at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium, the Dasara Kreeda Jyothi (Sports Torch) was lit by the Chief Minister Siddharamaiah before handing it over to Grand Master M.S. Thejkumar atop Chamundi Hill, in the presence of District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C….
CM Siddu to inaugurate Suyog Hospital
September 21, 2017Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will inaugurate the newly-built super-multi-speciality Suyog Hospital at Ramakrishnanagar E&F Block here at 4 pm today. The 400-bed Hospital is established by city’s Cardiologist Dr. S.P. Yoganna. Suttur Seer Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Swamiji and Swami Atmajnanandaji, President of Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, will grace the occasion. Energy Minister D.K. Shivakumar will light…
‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ Award for Rajamma Keshavamurthy
September 21, 2017Mysuru: Vocalist Vidushi A. Rajamma Keshavamurthy of Chikkamagalur has been selected for this year’s ‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ Award which will be conferred on her by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah this evening at 6pm at the inaugural ceremony of Dasara cultural programmes at Mysore Palace premises. Rajamma is the daughter of Lakshmikanthaiah and Gundamma of Ambale in…
P.S. Kantharaju is new MUDA Commissioner
September 21, 2017Mysuru: P.S. Kantharaju, who was serving as the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Bengaluru, has been appointed as the Commissioner of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). An order in this regard has been issued by Nagaraju, Under Secretary to the Government. The post was vacant following the transfer of the then MUDA Commissioner Dr. M….
Romantic Songs Musical Nite by Dr. M.S. Natashekar & Troupe
September 21, 2017Mysuru: Dr. M.S. Natashekar of Geeth Gaatha Chal-fame and his troupe will be presenting a “Romantic Songs Musical Nite” on Oct. 1 at Kalamandira in city. The troupe will present romantic and love songs of yesteryears from old Kannada and Hindi movies between 5 pm and 9 pm on that day. The musical ensemble includes…
Navaratri events at Srinivasa Temple
September 21, 2017Mysuru: Sri Srinivasa Temple, started by a retired NRI couple with their pension funds and loan, has arranged a 10-day cultural and music festival at the Temple premises in Ramakrishnanagar I-Block near Tibbadevi Circle in city. In keeping with their goal of encouraging upcoming artistes both local as well as from other parts of the…
Durga Puja by Bengali Assn.
September 21, 2017Mysuru: The ceremonial worship of the Mother Goddess Durga is one of the most religious festivals of Hindus. Like every year, this year also Bengali Association Mysuru will be celebrating Durga Puja from Sept. 26 to 30 at Anjaneyaswamy Temple Choultry, KRS Road, adjacent to CFTRI Main Gate. There will be puja, bhog and evening…
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