Mysore/Mysuru: Regretting that no single party had come to power on its own in the past couple of decades, Chamarajanagar BJP MP V. Sreenivasa Prasad said, political instability at the Centre has ended with Modi-led BJP Government coming to power at the Centre with an absolute majority. He was speaking after releasing Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar’s…
Railway under-bridge in Nanjangud needs urgent attention
August 29, 2021Sir, It pains me to say that civic deformities abound the temple town Nanjangud. The Railway under-bridge opposite main Post Office on the busy MGS Road is an eyesore, hindering movement of motor vehicles, especially during monsoon, when water clogs to a height of almost 2 to 3 feet. Besides, the various potholes right below…
Tokyo Paralympics: India’s Bhavinaben Patel takes home historic silver
August 29, 2021Becomes only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after Deepa Malik Bhavinaben Patel today became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after she signed off with a historic silver following a 0-3 loss to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the Women’s…
Tokyo Paralympic Games (August 24 – September 5): Afghan paralympians will compete in Tokyo: IPC
August 29, 2021Afghanistan’s two Paralympic athletes have arrived in Tokyo and will compete at the Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said yesterday. “The Afghan athletes Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli were warmly welcomed to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Village,” the IPC said in a statement. With the swift fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, the pair…
Rev. Sr. Annette
August 29, 2021Rev. Sr. Annette (87), former Principal of Teresian College, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru, passed away yesterday night at a private hospital in city. Sr. Annette, who joined Teresian College in 1966, served as the Principal for 16 years from 1977 to 1993. Funeral mass was held at Nirmala Convent Chapel in city at 3 pm today followed…
Lakshmamma
August 29, 2021Lakshmamma (65), mother of teacher and littérateur T. Lokesh, passed away yesterday afternoon at the town. She leaves behind her husband Timmashetty, son Lokesh, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Kalkunike Burial Grounds this morning, according to family sources.
Mohan Kumar
August 29, 2021Mohan Kumar (52), an Attender at The Mysore Co-Operative Bank Limited, Gandhi Square here, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in city following brief illness. He leaves behind his mother, wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Kuppegala village this noon.
Events tomorrow – AUG. 30: District Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Mysuru
August 29, 2021Book release — Bharati Prasad’s ‘Dibbana’ — by theatre artiste Mandya Ramesh, MLA L. Nagendra inaugurates, Parishat Mysuru President Dr. Y.D. Rajanna presides, Yuvaraja’s College lecturer H. Nivedita speaks about the book, Parishat former President Maddikere Gopal chief guest, District Sahitya Bhavan, Vijayanagar 1st Stage, 4.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – AUG. 30: Tara Prakashana and Nirantara Seva Trust
August 29, 2021Book release — Dr. N. Vasaiah’s ‘Hatti Tumba Angala’ — by senior scholar Dr. Nilagiri M. Talawar, Archaeology Department Commissioner B.R. Poornima inaugurates, KIKS Asst. Professor Dr. S.D. Shashikala presides, young scholar Dr. Kuppalli M. Bhyrappa speaks about the book, Kannada Department Asst. Professor Dr. Shahaseena Begum and young poet T. Satish Javaregowda chief guests,…
Events tomorrow – AUG. 30: Sri Basaveshwara Samskrutika Pratishtana
August 29, 2021‘Sri Basava Bhushana’ and ‘Kayaka Dampatigalu’ award presentation, Sri Phalahara Prabhudeva Swamiji and Sri Nandishwara Shivacharya Swamiji will grace the occasion, social worker Dr. K. Raghuram Vajpayee, Jeevadhara Blood Camp Founder S.E. Girish, District Sharana Sahitya Parishat President M. Chandrashekar, Lingayata Gowda Mahasabha State President Alanahalli Puttaswamy and Vaidya Tarangini monthly Founder Ananta Deekshith chief…












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