Mysuru: A leopard fell into a cage laid by the Forest Department at Hosahalli near Megalapura in Siddaramanahundi last night. The cage was placed following repeated complaints by the villagers that a leopard was on the prowl in the area. According to forest officials, the healthy male leopard, aged about five to six years fell…
State Cabinet expansion soon: CM
August 27, 2017Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that the State Cabinet would be expanded soon. Speaking to press persons yesterday, the CM said that he has discussed the expansion issue with State Congress Party In-charge K.C. Venugopal and the expansion is likely to happen once Venugopal returns from Kerala in a week. The CM said he had…
‘Antarya’ musical event enthrals audience
August 27, 2017Mysuru: The ‘Antarya’ musical nite, organised by Magic Touch Creations at NIE Diamond Jubilee Sports complex on Manandavadi Road last night, enthralled the audience. Singers Mythri Iyer, Sanchith Hegde and Sriharsha of SaReGaMaPa-Season-13 kept the audience at the edge of their feet through their melodious singing of numbers from Kannada hits. Mythri Iyer singing ‘Appa…
‘Chaarvi’ a brand name of music launched
August 27, 2017Mysuru: D.N. Raghavendra of Swara Saagara Music Foundation and Sunitha Chandrakumar of Raghuleela Sangeetha Shale had organised a programme at Kalamandira here last evening for the launch of ‘Chaarvi,’ a brand name for anything related to music. Launching ‘Chaarvi,’ District Co-op. Union President H.V. Rajeev opined that any learning should be thought-provoking and added that…
‘Rani Chennamma was a symbol of Independence movement in India’
August 27, 2017Mysuru: Observing that Kittur Rani Chenamma was a symbol of Independence movement in India, MLA and former Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that Rani Chennamma was one of the first female ruler to lead an armed rebellion against the British East India company in 1824, even before the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. He was speaking after…
Dasara Food Mela in Sathagalli cancelled
August 27, 2017Mysuru: Citing distance, the proposed Dasara Food Mela to be held in Sathagalli here has been cancelled. This was disclosed by Dr.K. Rameshwarappa, Deputy Director, Department of Food and Civil Supplies yesterday. Rameshwarappa said that opinions had come from the public that Sathagalli was too far to hold the mela. He further said that after…
Interaction held on book ‘Cauvery Jalavivada’
August 27, 2017Mysuru: District Kannada Sahitya Parishat and Samvahana Publishers together had organised an interaction on book ‘Cauvery Jalavivada’ written by Arjunahalli Prasanna Kumar at Maneyangala in Kalamandira here this morning. Inaugurating the programme, littérateur Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK) opined that ‘Cauvery Jalavivada’ has revealed startling facts. He said that the author has unravelled many interesting facts…
Rivers as waste dumps should end: Expert
August 27, 2017Mysuru: Japan is planning to ban one time use of materials including drinking water bottles to curb wastage, said former Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) Chairman B. Shivalingaiah. He was speaking at a conference on ‘Industrial Waste Management’ organised by Confederation of Indian Industry in association with Department of Industries and Commerce and KSPCB…
CM’s tour in district on Aug. 29, 30
August 27, 2017Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will be on a tour to the district on Aug. 29 and 30. The CM will arrive at Mandakalli Airport on Aug. 29 at 10.05 am. He will lay the foundation for the installation of a statue of Sri Shivaratri Rajendra Swamiji at 10.15 am at Shivarathreeshwara Circle here. He will…
Temporary stoppage of trains
August 27, 2017Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to provide two minute temporary stoppage at Banavar Station from Aug.27 to 31 for Train No. 17326, Mysuru – Hubballi Express, Train No. 16202, Shivamogga – KSR Bengaluru Express, Train No. 16206, Mysuru – Talaguppa Express, Train No. 16205, Talaguppa – Mysuru Express, Train No. 16201, KSR Bengaluru…














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