Mysuru: Muslim brethren celebrated Shab-e-Baraath in city on Saturday by offering namaz at various Masjids, illuminated to mark the occasion. Special lectures were delivered on the “Importance of Shab-e-Baraath.” After namaz, the members visited the Khabarasthan to offer floral tribute to their departed souls and prayed for peace. Tahafuz -e-Khabarasthan Committee had made elaborate arrangements…
New-born baby boy’s body found floating in canal
April 22, 2019Nanjangud: A newborn baby boy’s body was found floating in an irrigation canal near Geekalli in the taluk yesterday. The passersby who noticed the body, alerted the Police. On receipt of information, Biligere Police led by Sub-Inspector Yeshwanthkumar rushed to the spot and recovered the body. Biligere Police, who have registered a case, are investigating…
129th Ramotsava by Ramabhyudaya Sabha – 3
April 22, 2019Sophisticated singing Sisters Apoorva and Anahita gave a vocal concert at the Alamma’s choultry under the aegis of Ramabhyudaya Sabha on 16th April, 2019. They were accompanied by young Gokul on the violin, B.C. Manjunath on mridanga and M.R.Manjunath on ghata. Tutelage under a stalwart like Chitraveena Ravikiran has given the sisters a sophisticated singing….
‘Day of water rationing is not far off’
April 22, 2019Mysuru: “Rapid and unpredictable climate change has forced the City of Cape Town in South Africa to introduce water rationing and this day is not far off when we see the situation in Bengaluru which is suffering from acute water shortage,” said Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Suresh K. Vontigodi. He was speaking after…
Driver killed as car hits parked earth mover
April 22, 2019Gonikoppal: The driver of a car was killed when the vehicle allegedly hit a parked earth mover at Ponnampet yesterday. The deceased is identified as N. Kaverappa (27), a resident of Kirugur and son of Subramani, employed in Bengaluru. After attending a marriage at Balele in Kodagu, Kaverappa was said to be returning to Bengaluru…
‘Rangavalli Laugh Fest’ from Apr.26 to 28
April 22, 2019Mysuru: April is the month with world famous comedian Charlie Chaplin’s birthday. In his memory, Rangavalli, an amateur theatre troupe in city, in association with the Department of Kannada & Culture, has organised a three-day comedy theatre festival titled ‘Rangavalli Laugh Fest’ from Apr.26 to Apr.28 at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises here. Rangavalli’s super…
Lokayukta to hear public grievances from Apr. 23 to 30
April 22, 2019Mysuru: Mysuru Division Lokayukta officials will receive complaints/ petitions from members of the public at the Taluk Centres of the District from 11 am to 1 pm on different dates from Apr. 23 to 30, according to Lokayukta Superintendent of Police (SP). Schedule Apr 23: Mysuru city at Lokayukta SP’s Office. Apr 24: Periyapatna PWD…
Audience enthralled with lilting film hits of yesteryears
April 22, 2019Mysuru: Ninaad Musical Trust along with MMC Alumni Association had organised a musical programme titled ‘Gaana Sudhe Vincent Jothe’ at the Platinum Jubilee Hall in JK Grounds here last evening. A group of singers rendered popular songs from Kannada, Tamil and Hindi movies of yesteryears. The programme commenced with singer Neetu Ninad rendering a devotional…
Man killed in mishap
April 22, 2019Mysuru: A 50-year-old motorcyclist, who was undergoing treatment at a city hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a road mishap, breathed his last yesterday evening. Jayakumar (50) of Arakere in Srirangapatna taluk is the deceased. He was travelling on his motorcycle from Baburayanakoppal to Srirangapatna on Mysuru-Bengaluru highway on the night of Apr.19, when a…
Writer Dr. Dasegowda passes away
April 22, 2019Mandya: Renowned writer and folk scholar Dr. G.V. Dasegowda (75), passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Sunday following brief illness. Dasegowda, who was popularly known by his pen name ‘GVD’, leaves behind his wife, a daughter, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. A Kannada teacher by profession, he had…















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