Rs. 20 crore heritage mountain project to be completed by September 2022 By Mohan Kayaka Over 60 to 65 percent works have been completed to build a 108-ft statue of Male Mahadeshwara Swamy atop Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills). The 27-ft pedestal on which the statue of Madappa on top of a tiger has been…
Karnataka’s Republic Day tableau steals the show
January 30, 2022Artist Akmal Pasha of Rajivnagar and his 45-member team provide a magical touch By A. Ganesh From skilfully made pots, carefully sculpted sandalwood miniatures to hand-woven sarees, Karnataka’s rich tradition of handicraft were on grand display at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi’s Rajpath on Jan. 26. In fact, the Karnataka tableau stole the…
Revamp High Tension Double Road in Vijayanagar
January 30, 2022Sir, The High Tension Double Road in Vijayanagar leading to the Highway is congested throughout the day. No doubt it is a main road but there are potholes everywhere. During the peak morning hours, people are facing a lot of difficulty when they are going to their workplaces. Many schools and colleges are also situated…
Racing legend R.R. Byramji passes away at 88
January 30, 2022Legendary racehorse trainer Rashid Rustomji Byramji (88) passed away on Saturday morning at Bengaluru. He received his trainer’s license at the age of 21 from RWITC in May 1955 and retired at the end of the Bangalore Winter season in March 2017. Rashid Byramji was rightly considered the greatest Classic trainer this country has ever…
Barty breaks 44-year hoodoo to win Australian Open
January 30, 2022An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years Saturday, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets. The World No. 1 was 5-1 down in the second set but came storming back to win on a tiebreak and sweep past the 27th seed…
England Vs Australia: Women’s Ashes Test ends in exciting draw
January 30, 2022The only Women’s Ashes Test between Australia and England ended in an exciting draw at Canberra on the fourth and last day today, with England holding on with its last wicket pair, successfully defending the Australian women bowlers. Set a target of 257 runs for a win after Australia declared its second innings at 216-7,…
Sarvodaya Day observed in city
January 30, 2022University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar seen offering floral tributes to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Sarvodaya Day at a function organised by UoM at its premises this morning. Retired Maharaja College Principal Prof. K. Kalachannegowda, Prof. R. Shivappa, Registrar and Dr. A.P. Jnana Prakash, Registrar (Evaluation), Dr….
Kokkanda G. Madappa
January 30, 2022Kokkanda G. Madappa (Giri), former Handball Coach and a resident of Ramakrishnanagar, passed away in the wee hours of today in city. He was 51. Son of late K.M. Ganapathy and a native of Kaikery village in Gonikoppal, South Kodagu, Madappa leaves behind his wife, one son, brother and a host of relatives and friends….
Sri Kundegowda
January 30, 2022Sri Kundegowda (90), a resident of Yadavagiri, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind two sons including Prof. Narasimhamurthy (Professor at PES College in Mandya), daughter-in-law Nandini Murthy and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam this evening.
D. Ramanna
January 30, 2022D. Ramanna (91), a senior BJP leader, passed away yesterday at his residence in the town. He leaves behind three sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the burial grounds next to Parashuram Temple.















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