As part of ‘Ambedkar Jnana Darshna Abhiyana’ International Convention organised marking the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a two-day workshop for the regional-level social activists (Kodagu, Chamarajanagar and Mysuru districts) has been organised by the Social Welfare Department, Convention Organising Committee and University of Mysore’s (UoM) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre,…
DDPI H.R. Basappa accused of cheating Govt.
February 11, 2017He allegedly claimed Rs. 1.22 crore while working as BEO at Bhalki; The case is pending before the Bidar District Court Mysuru, Feb.11- It has now come to light that Deputy Director of Public Instructions (DDPI) of Mysuru H.R. Basappaa had allegedly cheated the Government to the tune of Rs.1,22,08,765 by passing fabricated bills while…
Youth murdered in broad daylight in Pandavapura
February 11, 2017He was killed by friends over ‘religious differences’ Pandavapura, Feb.11- Even as the first layer of dust is to settle down on the file relating to the kill bid on rowdy-sheeter Ashok Pai at a village near Maddur in the district last week, a Muslim youth was stabbed to death by his friends in broad…
Toccata musical evening in aid of Mission Hospital in city
February 11, 2017Toccata Musical Productions, United Kingdom, along with Bangalore Children’s Chorous and guest artiste Frank Konie will present a musical event in aid of CSI Holdsworth Memorial Hospital, popularly known as Mission Hospital in Mysuru on Feb. 18. The event will be held at the Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri from 7 pm. The troupe will render…
Flute and Satvik Veena recital tomorrow
February 11, 2017Raag Milan has organised a flute recital by Ravi Shankar Mishra at #379, Artz Solitaire, 2nd Floor, 9th Cross, Gokulam 3rd Stage, tomorrow (Feb. 12) at 5 pm. He will be accompanied by his students Olga from Russia and Suhas Hegde. Ravi Shankar Mishra is a student of Pt. Nityanand Haldipur. Along with his flute…
Solar equipment repairer dies after falling from third floor
February 11, 2017An incident of a man who was repairing a solar equipment on the third floor, slipping and falling down, resulting in his death, has been reported from Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering in city on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Vinod Kumar (20), a native of Thimmapura in Koppal district. It is reported that…
Mysuru’s Royal splendour leaves Japanese Ambassador spell-bound
February 11, 2017Ambassador of Japan to India Kenji Hiramatsu and his wife Patricia Hiramatsu visited the Mysore Palace yesterday. The couple was welcomed by the Mysore Palace Board Dy. Director T.S. Subramanya by offering them traditional Mysuru Peta and shawl. Kenji and Patrica were taken on a tour inside the Palace and were told about the contributions…
‘Amma-75’ theatre fest begins
February 11, 2017Stating that our culture has given due respect to women, noted Sarod Maestro Pt. Rajeev Taranath has called upon women to take note of the prominence given to them by the society, in promoting cultural and human values in the society. He was speaking after inaugurating three-day ‘Amma-75’ Theatre Fest, jointly organised by Naku Tanti…
Missing jewellery: Woman lodges complaint against housemaids
February 11, 2017A woman has lodged a complaint at Saraswathipuram Police Station against her maids after her jewellery went missing from her house in city. Shyla, a resident of Saraswathipuram is the woman who has lodged a complaint against her maids Gowramma, Tulasi and Devamma, residents of Saraswathipuram and T.K. Layout here. It is reported that Shyla,…
Dist. Administration seeks Rs. 32.26 cr. for drought relief
February 11, 2017District Administration has sought Rs. 32.26 crore from the Centre towards drought relief works in the district which also includes Rs. 16.50 crore for Rabi crop loss. Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, who gave a power point presentation before three-member Inter-Ministerial Central team at the Government Guest House in city this morning, explained about the severe…
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