Mysuru: M.S. Srikantaiah, popularly known as Paper Srikantaiah, passed away at his residence in Saraswathipuram here this morning. He was 88. A former Corporator and former President of Newspaper Distributors’ Association, Srikantaiah was also the Secretary of Srikantha Educational Institutions in city. During his days as Corporator, Srikantaiah used to distribute newspapers to his customers….
Dr. Dharanidevi among 23 KSPS officers elevated to IPS cadre
July 21, 2017Bengaluru: Probably for the first time, the Central Government has elevated 23 Karnataka State Police Service (KSPS) Officers to IPS cadre. Among the Officers elevated to IPS cadre include Mysuru Police Training School Principal Dr. Dharanidevi Malagatti and ACB SP Kala Krishnaswamy. N.Vishnuvardhana, who earlier served as ACP, KR Sub Division in Mysuru City, has…
New office-bearers for Kodagu Press Club
July 21, 2017Madikeri: Senior reporter of Vijayavani Kannada daily Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa has been elected as the new President of Kodagu Press Club while TV9 reporter K.B. Manjunath as its General Secretary. The election was held on July 19 at a meeting that was chaired by outgoing President M.P. Keshava Kamath. Vijaya Karnataka reporter B.S. Lokesh Sagar…
MDJA election on Aug. 13
July 21, 2017Mysuru: The election for the Executive Committee Members of Mysore District Journalists’ Association (MDJA) will be held on Aug. 13 at its premises on Thyagaraja Road in city, according to Election Officer Echanur Kumar. The Association has already announced the voter’s list at its premises and the last date to submit application for revision of…
Dental Education on “Lasers in Paediatric Dentistry”
July 21, 2017Mysuru: The Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, JSS Dental College and Hospital, is organising a Continuing Dental Education Programme and Hands-on workshop on “Lasers in Paediatric Dentistry” in collaboration with Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry on Aug.2. Dr. Chandrashekar Yavagal, Professor, MMNGH Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Belagavi and Dr. H.P….
Undertrial prisoner commits suicide at Mandya Jail
July 21, 2017Mandya: A 33-year-old undertrial prisoner committed suicide by hanging self at Mandya Jail late on Thursday night. The deceased prisoner has been identified as Raghavendra, who had landed in jail three-and-a-half months ago in connection with chain-snatching. Raghavendra, who went to the prison toilet late last night when everyone else was asleep, hanged himself from…
Art Show at Badsha’s Pride
July 21, 2017Mysuru: An art show by Aadirika Kara and Desai Somesh titled ‘Interpretation of Dreams,’ curated by Shoaib Chadkhan, which was inaugurated on July 14 at Badsha’s Pride on Nelson Mandela Road in Bannimantap will be held till July 23. The art show is open to the public from 10.30 am to 9.30 pm. A Mystic…
Mysuru City Journalists’ Union launched
July 21, 2017Mysuru: In an effort to work for the welfare of city journalists and to help them enhance their skills, a new forum called the Mysuru City Journalists’ Union was launched on Wednesday and the following are the office-bearers: President: Liaqh A. Khan, Secretary: K.P. Nagaraj, Treasurer: V. Mahesh Kumar; Committee Members: M.B. Maramkal, H.M. Arvind,…
Columbia Asia Hospital to host Senior Spelling Bee
July 21, 2017Mysuru: Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysuru, will be conducting Senior Spelling Bee – Season 2 on July 30 (Sunday) from 8.45 am to 1 pm at the hospital premises in city. People above 60 years of age can participate and win attractive prizes by displaying their knowledge of spellings. The spelling quiz will constitute two rounds…
Rain havoc: Normal life paralysed in Kodagu
July 20, 2017Mysuru / Madikeri: The dark clouds have opened up and it has been raining cats and dogs in Kodagu. The rain that began on July 17 has intensified, causing extensive damage to the district and normal life has been severely affected. Trees have been uprooted at many places cutting off power lines and roads have…















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