Children of Arivu School symbolically launched the digital theatre series (Vaachikabhinaya) of Kuvempu’s ‘Bommanahalliya Kindarijogi,’ directed by B.V. Karanth and brought out by Rangayana, Mysuru, at Bhoomigeeta in Rangayana premises this morning. Retired Rangayana artiste Santhosh, dressed as ‘Kindarijogi’ caught the attention of the children. The 20-minute three-episode series will be available on Rangayana website…
Kanganda Appanna
September 7, 2020Kanganda Appanna (Appaji), an ex-serviceman and a resident of Napoklu, passed away at the Command Hospital in Bengaluru following brief illness. He was 69. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held today at Napoklu, according to sources.
M.M. Chandy
September 7, 2020M.M. Chandy (Raju), a resident of Ashram Road in Jayalakshmipuram, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in Kochi in Kerala following brief illness. He was 77. He leaves behind his wife Bibi Chandy, two daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral will be held tomorrow in city.
New BCM Officers take charge
September 7, 2020Chandrakala Parashuram took charge as Mysuru Taluk Backward Classes and Minorities (BCM)Welfare Officer here recently. In another appointment, Swarnalatha took charge as Nanjangud Taluk BCM Welfare Officer at Nanjangud recently. Both had previously served as the Wardens of several Backward Classes Hostels in Mysuru district, according to a press release.
Talk on Astronomy
September 7, 2020Mysore Astronomical Society (MAS), Mysuru, in association with Gravity Science Foundation (affiliated to VIPNET), Chamarajanagar, has organised a webinar on ‘Basics of Amateur Astronomy and Star Gazing’ on Sept. 12 at 6.30 pm. The resource person is Capt. Anil Kumar Singru, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer. He is the Advisor, International Defence Co-operation, Ministry of…
Preliminary Dasara meeting held in city
September 6, 2020Elephants, mahouts, kavadis and relatives to be housed inside Palace with maximum precautions Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Minister S.T. Somashekar held an emergency meeting at the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office at Siddarthanagar yesterday to discuss the preparation for Dasara 2020. This was the preliminary meeting ahead of the Dasara High Power Committee meeting that will be…
Abhimanyu, not Arjuna to carry Golden Howdah
September 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Young and strong Abhimanyu will carry the Golden Howdah during the Vijayadashami procession this year as Arjuna, who carried the 750-kg Howdah till now, has turned 60. As per the Supreme Court directions and Union Government’s guidelines, no elephant aged above 60 years is supposed to be tasked with heavy and stressful duty. So…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: September 6, 2020
September 6, 2020Mysuru reports 686 new COVID-19 positive cases, 435 discharges and 5 deaths today.
People’s Park Public Library likely to open by month end
September 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The newly-built Public Library at People’s Park in city is likely to be inaugurated by the end of this month. To be ready for inauguration, available furniture is being assembled and the books are being arranged, named and catalogued in the respective shelves. The two-storey library building, constructed at a cost of Rs. 4.99…
Workshop on Land Reforms Act, impact held in city
September 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Noted Kannada littérateur Devanuru Mahadev alleged that at a time when people are unable to raise voice in the wake of COVID-19 situation, the Government was trying to allow private and corporate companies control the country. He was speaking at a state-level workshop on ‘Amendment to Reforms Act: Privatisation policies, effects and challenges’ organised…













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