No funds for road repairs; Rs. 92 crore for Cauvery Aarti unjustified: MLA
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No funds for road repairs; Rs. 92 crore for Cauvery Aarti unjustified: MLA

June 14, 2025

Mysuru: “There is no money to repair roads in Karnataka. Individual legislators are begging for just Rs. 1 crore in grants per Assembly constituency to repair roads. In such dire financial circumstances caused by the Congress Government’s reckless fiscal mismanagement, splurging Rs. 92 crore on the ‘Cauvery Aarti’ is completely unnecessary,” asserted Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa….

Annual Feast of St. Anthony Church held at Dornahalli
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Annual Feast of St. Anthony Church held at Dornahalli

June 14, 2025

Mysuru: The Annual Feast of St. Anthony Church was held with religious fervour at Dornahalli in K.R. Nagar taluk, Mysuru, yesterday. The celebrations were held under the guidance of Dornahalli Church Priest David Sagayaraj and Administrator Praveen Pedru. The annual festivities began on June 5 and various rituals were held yesterday. Special prayers and rituals…

Sanskriti Sangam: An enchanting morning of Yakshagana at NPSI Mysore
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Sanskriti Sangam: An enchanting morning of Yakshagana at NPSI Mysore

June 14, 2025

Mysuru: NPS International School, Mysore, in collaboration with SPIC MACAY, hosted its first-ever Sanskriti Sangam, an initiative aimed at celebrating India’s vibrant cultural heritage on June 13. The inaugural edition was a grand tribute to Karnataka’s traditional performing arts, with a captivating Yakshagana performance titled ‘Seetha Apaharana’ presented by Keremane Shivananda Hegde and his talented…

Supreetha’s Arangetram at Kalamandira tomorrow
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Supreetha’s Arangetram at Kalamandira tomorrow

June 14, 2025

Mysuru: Vidushi Supreetha Sachidananda will present her Arangetram tomorrow (June 15)  at Kalamandira in city from 10 am onwards. She is groomed by Guru Vidushi Varija Nalige of Nandana Performing Arts Centre Trust. Supreetha has completed Bharatanatyam Vidwat exams with high grades. Her notable performances include: Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, Indradhwaja Festival by Brahmavidya…

Film City project faces land rows District authorities assure relief measures
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Film City project faces land rows District authorities assure relief measures

June 14, 2025

Mysuru:  The much-anticipated Mysuru Film City project near Immavu in Nanjangud taluk has hit a roadblock due to land acquisition-related disputes, prompting the District Administration to step in with corrective measures. District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa confirmed that land identification and acquisition have been completed, and initial construction work has begun. The Karnataka Industrial Areas…

Promote Spoken Kannada NOW !
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Promote Spoken Kannada NOW !

June 14, 2025

Recent events underscore how language is becoming a flashpoint. From pro-Kannada protests over shop signage to actor Kamal Haasan’s factually incorrect claim that “Kannada was born from Tamil,” linguistic tensions are simmering. Imagine the uproar if a Kannada actor went to Tamil Nadu and claimed the reverse. A riot would not be far-fetched. Language isn’t…

Non-motorable roads in Hebbal: A nightmare for commuters
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Non-motorable roads in Hebbal: A nightmare for commuters

June 14, 2025

Sir, This is to bring to your attention the pathetic state of certain roads in Hebbal area, which are increasingly becoming a cause for concern among residents and commuters. Specifically, the roads beyond Software Tech Park in Hebbal and the road leading to Automotive Axles from Brigade Sapphire Apartments are in extremely poor condition. These…

Umashankar
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Umashankar

June 14, 2025

Mysuru, June 14- Umashankar (71), a businessman and a resident of Vontikoppal in the city, passed away here this morning. A native of Doddabagilu village in T. Narasipur taluk, he leaves behind his wife Shivani, daughter Sheema and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this…

S.N. Marigowda
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S.N. Marigowda

June 14, 2025

S.N. Marigowda (74), a retired MUDA Section Manager and a resident of Dattagalli 3rd Stage here, passed away last evening at a private hospital in city. He is survived by his wife Sarvamangala, two daughters, a son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held at Siddanakoppalu village, K.R. Nagar taluk,…

Harakeya Kuri play staged in city
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Harakeya Kuri play staged in city

June 14, 2025

City-based theatre troupe Sanchalana Mysuru staged ‘Harakeya Kuri’ play at Kiru Rangamandira in Kalamandira premises, here yesterday as part of its decennial celebrations. The play, written by Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar, was directed by Deepak Mysuru. Earlier, writer Sujata Akki inaugurated the decennial celebrations. Theatre Patron Harish, Actor & Writer Aasif Kshatriya, Playwright Shwetha Srinivas, Sanchalana…

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