Mysuru: Children attired in colourful dresses presented their talents at ‘Chinnara Mela’ as part of ‘Makkala Dasara’ at J.K. Grounds organised by Mahila mattu Makkala Dasara Sub-Committee here on Friday. Bilikere Children presented folk dance, H.D. Kote Children presented a dance to a popular film song, T. Narasipur kids presented a dance to recall childhood…
M.J. Akbar ‘sends resignation’ over MeToo allegations
October 14, 2018New Delhi: Junior Foreign Minister M.J. Akbar has resigned from the Union Cabinet following allegations of sexually harassing women during his days as a senior journalist, sources said this morning. Akbar, who returned from an official trip to Nigeria, sent his resignation to Principal Secretary Nripendra Mishra and has sought time to meet External Affairs…
Sudha Murty visits temples
October 14, 2018Nanjangud: Infosys Foundation Chairperson Dr. Sudha Murty visited the famous Srikanteshwara Temple on yesterday and offered puja. She was welcomed at the temple by Tahsildar Dayanand and Executive Officer of the temple Kumaraswamy. Sudha Murty collected information about the various religious rituals being held at the temple from the priests. Speaking on the occasion, she…
Dasara Yuva Kavi Goshti: MeToo campaign gets a poetic touch
October 14, 2018Mysuru: The second day of Dasara Kavi Goshti featuring young poets at Rani Bahadur Auditorium in Manasagangotri here yesterday drew the attention of all literary lovers when contemporary issues like MeToo campaign and Swachh Bharat campaign were conveyed through poems. Bengaluru Doordarshana Centre Assistant Director Nirmala C. Eligara, participating in the event as a Poetess,…
JD(S) finalises candidates for Lok Sabha by-polls
October 14, 2018Bengaluru: With just two-days left for the deadline (Oct.16) for filing of nominations, the JD(S) announced its official nominees for Mandya and Shivamogga Lok Sabha by-polls today. The by-poll to Mandya, Shivamogga and Ballari Lok Sabha seats along with Ramanagar and Jamkhandi Assembly constituencies is scheduled to take place on Nov. 3 and the counting…
‘Karnataka Grama Charithra Kosha’: A treasure trove on our villages
October 14, 2018Mysuru: One of the major highlights of this year’s Dasara Book Exhibition is the ‘Karnataka Grama Charithra Kosha’ brought out by Karnataka Folklore University, Haveri district. It is an ambitious project of the Folklore University to bring out 30 volumes on 36,000 villages across the State. The volumes are on sale and display at Dasara…
KSTDC reduces Hop-on-Hop-off bus fare to Rs.100 from Rs.150
October 14, 2018Mysuru: Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), which has been operating Hop-on-Hop-off bus service for the benefit of the tourists to visit various tourist spots in city in a day, has reduced the bus fare to Rs.100 from Rs.150. In a press release, the Managing Director of KSTDC wanted the public to make use of…
M.S. Varsha, Punith win Miss Mysore and Mr. Mysore titles
October 14, 2018Mysuru: Nineteen-year-old M.S. Varsha, a resident of Mysuru, has won the Miss Mysore contest that was organised by the District Administration and the Department of Women and Child Welfare Department. Punith won the Mr. Mysore title. The contest was held at J.K. Grounds and there were more than 25 contestants. A resident of K.G. Koppal…
Legal Info Centre at Dasara Expo
October 14, 2018Mysuru: As part of the ongoing Dasara Exhibition, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) has established a ‘Free Legal Information Centre’ at Dasara Exhibition Grounds here. To make the services effective, a judicial officer, working in Mysuru City will be available for consultation at the Information Centre for an hour everyday. Besides, a panel of advocates…
Three-day ‘Dasara Kavi Goshti’ begins
October 14, 2018Mysuru: A three-day ‘Dasara Kavi Goshti’ commenced at Rani Bahadur Auditorium in Manasaganagotri here on Friday. About 30 young poets recited the poems composed by them which threw light on social problems, natural calamity, motherly love and other topics. Inaugurating the programme Littérateur Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah recited a poem composed by him explaining the Charms…















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