Mysuru: Minister for Urban Development, Haj and Wakf R. Roshan Baig this morning inspected various developmental works being undertaken in city. The Minister inspected the road development works in progress from Dasappa Circle to the Ring Road via Akashavani at a cost of Rs. 4 crore. The works include asphalting the 2.1 km stretch, laying…
KRS water release to canals 15 days in a month: CM
September 11, 2017Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah countered the media when he was asked the status regarding the pay scale for State Government employees. To a pointed question by a television channel, he said, “Do you know the reason why it is delayed? You do not do your homework properly and ask questions. A committee has been formed…
Dr. CPK releases book on Kodavas
September 11, 2017Mysuru: Rangabhoomi Kodagu Prakashana had organised a function at Maneyangala in Kalamandira premises here this morning for the release of the book ‘Kodaginodeyaru Kodavaru’ written by Addanda C. Cariappa, a Kodagu-based Playwright, Actor and Director. Releasing the book, Littérateur Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK) hailed the book as an invaluable one and an excellent research material….
New District office of Dharmasthala Rural Development Project in city
September 11, 2017Mysuru: The new District office of Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (DRDP) at Vivekananda Circle here was inaugurated by Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr. Veerendra Heggade on Sept. 8. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Heggade disclosed that to empower rural people, DRDP had established 20,795 Self Help Groups (SHG) involving over 22 lakh people in the district. He…
National Nutrition Week
September 11, 2017Mysuru: Nutrition Society of India, Mysore Chapter, Mysuru, in association with the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Yuvaraja’s College (Autonomous), University of Mysore, Mysuru, had organised a week-long activities to celebrate National Nutrition Week (Sept. 1-7) at the College premises recently. The theme was ‘Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices: Better Child Health.’…
Mara Sirpam: Wood craft of Chettinadu on display at IGRMS
September 11, 2017Mysuru: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Southern Regional Centre (IGRMS-SRC), Wellington House, Irwin Road, has displayed Chettiar Mara Sirpam (wood craft of Chettinadu region) from Tamil Nadu as part of its Exhibit of the Month. Mara Sirpam — Wooden horse rider — is the decorative object particularly in Chettinadu community. The wood carving is famous…
Jalapathotsava draws to a close: Musical nite by Sadhu Kokila and troupe
September 11, 2017K.R. Nagar: The valedictory of Jalapathotsava saw a glittering Musical Nite last evening near the Dhanushkoti Falls at Chunchanakatte near here presented by Kannada movie stars Yash, Radhika Pandit supported by Sadhu Kokila and others. The singers of the musical troupe Usha Kokila, Chaitra, Indu Nagaraj, Shashank, Manu, Santhosh, Prakash and Shyam rendered lilting melodies…
Annual convention of Kodavas held in Dallas
September 11, 2017Dallas: Kodavas of United States of America organised the annual Convention of Kodavas in Grapevine, Dallas on Sept. 2 and 3 on the occasion of Kodava festival Kailpoldh. The Dallas Kodavas are represented by approximately 25 families who have elected to blend Eastern and Western cultures by presenting this year’s convention with a unique Texan…
Veteran Kannada actress B.V. Radha passes away
September 11, 2017She had overcome cancer a few years ago Bengaluru: Kannada actress of yesteryears, Bengaluru Vijaya Radha, popularly known as B.V. Radha, wife of the late Kannada director K.S.L. Swamee, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in Bengaluru following heart attack. She was 70. She was rushed to the hospital in the wee hours yesterday…
Cauvery Mahapushkara Mela at Srirangapatna from tomorrow
September 11, 2017Srirangapatna: The Cauvery Mahapushkara Mela will be held from Sept. 12 to 23 at Sopanakatte on the banks of River Cauvery at Srirangapatna. The Mela is being organised by Shashwathi Dharmika Kriya Samithi, Mysuru City and District Brahmana Sangha, DTS Foundation, Abhinava Bharatha and Simhabhoomi Sangha. A variety of programmes have been planned as part…















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