Mysuru: Though the 83rd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana was held in city after a gap of 27 years, political issues figured prominently at the event questioning the rationale behind such a mega Literary Festival. Though the three-day Sammelana featured seminars, poets meet, interactions and cultural programmes, the main stage at Maharaja’s College Grounds witnessed many politically…
Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club fetes Retired Officers
November 27, 2017Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club, Mysuru, felicitated Appachettolanda M. Kunjappa (left), Retired Regional Commissioner of Mysuru and Aramanamada K. Suresh, Retired Superintendent of Police, during the Club Cultural Day recently. They are seen with Club Treasurer Ichanda Ashwath, Jt. Secretary Machanda Belliappa, Secretary Kannambira Girish Kushalappa, Vice-President Kuttimada D. Muthappa, President Machimada Nanaiah, Aramanamada…
Law Day celebrated at JSS Law College
November 27, 2017Principal District and Sessions Judge and Chairman of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) P.G.M. Patil delivering the inaugural address at the Law Day celebrations organised jointly by JSS Law College, District Legal Services Authority and Bar Association Mysore at the Silver Jubilee Hall at JSS Law College premises here this morning as Principal Prof. M.M….
CITU leader urges Rs.15,000 minimum wage for workers
November 27, 2017Mysuru: Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) leader S. Varalaksmi has made a strong plea for ensuring a minimum wage of Rs.15,000 per month for workers in the State. She was speaking at the session on ‘Pro-people’s Movements in Karnataka’ held as part of the 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in city yesterday. Presenting…
Plea to clear clogged drain in Lourd Nagar
November 27, 2017Stagnant sewage water in clogged drain at Lourd Nagar near Good Shepherd Convent is causing a lot of problems to the residents and thousands of students going to the Convent. The drain is not cleaned and is now emanating foul smell besides increasing mosquitoes in the vicinity. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to…
Mock drill by HPCL tomorrow
November 27, 2017Mysuru: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) will be conducting an off-site mock drill proposed by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) on Nov. 28 at 10 am at HPCL LPG pipeline Ch. 100.00km, opposite to Emerald Enclave, Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) Road in city. DC D. Randeep, City Police Commissioner Dr. A. Subrahmanyeswara Rao, SP…
INS condemns killing of journalist
November 27, 2017New Delhi: The President of Indian Newspaper Society (INS) Akila Urankar has condemned the murder of journalist Sudip Datta Bhaumik of Syandan Patrika on Nov. 21 near Agartala, while he was discharging his duties. In a press release, Akila Urankar has stated that the killing of a defenceless journalist, allegedly by a member of the…
Newspaper distributors condole Koti’s death
November 27, 2017Mysuru: The members and office-bearers of Mysuru City Newspaper Distributors Association have condoled the untimely death of Rajashekar Koti, Editor of ‘Andolana’ Kannada daily, who passed away on Thursday. In a press release, Association President Suresh and General Secretary Sundar have stated that the demise of the senior journalist was a big loss to the…
Exposed electric wire posing threat to students near Mahaveer Jain School
November 27, 2017In the absence of a switch to switch on streetlights, two electric wires are being joined to switch on the same near Mahaveer Jain School in Siddarthanagar. The wires are disconnected to switch off the lights and are left hanging to the electric pole, which is posing danger to hundreds of students and the public….
Indian Super League-2017: Bengaluru FC scores over Delhi Dynamos
November 27, 2017Bengaluru FC scored a facile 4-1 win over Delhi Dynamos in their ISL league encounter played at the Sree Kanteerava stadium premises here yesterday. Erik Partaalu struck twice (24th and 45th minute) while Lenny Rodriguez (57th) and Miku (87th) piled on the misery. Kalu Uche scored from the penalty spot in the 86th minute to…















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