Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Palace Board has organised a three-day Ugadi Sangeethotsava at the Palace premises from April 9 to 11. The following programmes will be held in the backdrop of the illuminated Palace daily from 5 pm to 9.45 pm: April 9 5 pm: Saxophone Concert by Gururaj and team; 6 pm: Panchanga Shravana by…
Former Speaker Ramesh Kumar announces political retirement
April 8, 2024Kolar: Former Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar, who lost the previous Assembly polls from Srinivasapura Constituency, announced his political retirement while addressing a meeting organised to discuss the upcoming Lok Sabha elections at his native Addagal village, here yesterday. “I have lived a truthful life in politics all these years. However, the political environment in the…
HC Judge Sandesh advocates universal health, education
April 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: High Court Judge Justice H.P. Sandesh said, “The people should have access to universal health and education, rather than guarantees, as both these sectors are controlled by our leaders who indulge in exploiting the people.” Justice Sandesh was addressing the gathering during First Annual District Convention-2024 of Lions International District 317G at Convocation Hall…
Police Band pips up tunes to inspire people to vote
April 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to boost voter turnout for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, members of the historic Police Band are actively encouraging residents of Mysuru to participate in the democratic process. The Police Band personnel, including both the English and Karnataka Bands, showcased their musical talents at an open area in front of…
Poll code violations: FIR registered against K.S. Eshwarappa
April 8, 2024Bengaluru: An FIR has been registered against former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa, who has revolted against the party for denying a Lok Sabha ticket to his son K.E. Kantesh from Haveri seat, on charges of violation of Model Code of Conduct. The FIR has been registered against him for organising…
Bid to extort money from Flying Squad officials in the guise of Police; 3 arrested
April 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Three youths have been arrested for allegedly trying to extort money from Flying Squad officials in the guise of Police on election duty. Those arrested are Madegowda alias Madhu and Yogesh alias Abhishek of Yaraganahalli and Karthik of Vidyashankar Layout in city. While Madhu was caught by the Constable of the Flying Squad, the…
‘Desiranga helping youths to come out of cell phone addiction’
April 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “Desiranga, by imparting knowledge of theatre and folk dance to youths for the last 18 years, is not only contributing to folk art of Mysuru but also helping youths to come out of cell phone addiction,” said Maharani’s College for Women’s Prof. K.E. Govindegowda while speaking at a ‘Theatre Training and Dance Festival’ programme…
LS polls: Today last day for withdrawal of nominations
April 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Today (Apr. 8) is the last date for withdrawal of nomination papers for the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, including Mysuru-Kodagu, Chamarajanagar and Mandya Constituencies, which are going to the polls on Apr. 26. In Mysuru-Kodagu Constituency, 28 candidates had filed their nomination papers before the deadline ended on Apr. 4. However, the…
Anti-party activities BJP issues notice to MLA
April 8, 2024Bengaluru: Taking exception to the party’s Yeshwanthpur MLA S.T. Somashekar’s frequent meetings with the ruling Congress leaders and his open support for the Congress in the LS polls, the BJP has issued a notice to Somashekar asking him to explain his anti-party activities. Addressing newspersons in Bengaluru on Sunday, Opposition Leader in the State Assembly…
Informative & moving lec-dem on Haridasi Amba Bai
April 8, 2024Dr. T.S. Satyavathi gave a lecture-demonstration on the life and compositions of Amba Bai on Mar. 31. The programme was organised at Suruchi Rangamane by Devagitam Charitable Trust, Mysuru. Dr. Satyavathi’s students Ashwini Sathish and Lavanya Krishnamurthy accompanied her on the stage. Haridasa Sahitya has enriched our art and culture to a great extent. Among…















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