Shivarathreeshwara Book Award
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Shivarathreeshwara Book Award

April 5, 2021

Mysuru: Well-known writer from Kalaburagi Mahantappa Nandur has been selected for the prestigious ‘Sri Shivarathreeshwara Award’ for the year 2019, in recognition of his work titled ‘Arive Pramaanu – Akka Nagamma Jeevana Kavya.’ The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 and a citation. Hailing from Pattana village in Kalaburagi district, Mahantappa Nandur worked…

M.R. Abdul Waheed
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M.R. Abdul Waheed

April 5, 2021

Mysuru: M.R. Abdul Waheed (68), son of late Haji Mohammed Peer and a resident of Udayagiri, passed away this morning in city. A Palace Contractor and proprietor of Haji Mohammed & Sons Fabrication Works on C.V. Road in Bannimantap, he leaves behind four daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be held…

Water documentary by city teen wins global acclaim
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Water documentary by city teen wins global acclaim

April 5, 2021

Selected for UN Ocean Decade Summit at Hawaii Mysuru: Fourteen-year-old girl Manavattira K. Yashmi Dechamma from Nelaji village in Kodagu, presently studying in ninth standard at Acharya Vidya Kula in city, has been chosen for the UN Ocean Decade Summit scheduled to be held in Hawaii soon.  She bagged the opportunity following her documentary on…

‘Shreshta Kala Deepti’ award conferred
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‘Shreshta Kala Deepti’ award conferred

April 5, 2021

Sri Sharada Gaana Kala Mandira, Mysuru, recently celebrated its 18th Anniversary at Ganabharathi (Veene Sheshanna Bhavana). On this occasion, renowned dancer Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy, who is also the Director of Vasundhara Performing Arts Centre (VPAC), was conferred ‘Shreshta Kala Deepti’ award. She is seen with (standing from left) V.R. Anjana, V.R. Varsha, Sri Sharada Gaana…

Newly-appointed Gulbarga Varsity VC felicitated
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Newly-appointed Gulbarga Varsity VC felicitated

April 5, 2021

Mysore District Throwball Association felicitated Dr. Dayanand Agasar, former Chairman of Technical Committee of Throwball Federation of India and Asian Board, who has been recently appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Gulbarga University. He is seen with Mysore District Throwball Association Secretary N. Kashinath (left) and EC Member Anthony Baptist.

Poonacha returns to winner’s circle
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Poonacha returns to winner’s circle

April 5, 2021

India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha scored a convincing 6-3, 7-6 win over American fourth seed Oliver Crawford in the ITF Men’s $15,000 New Delhi final at the R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium here yesterday. The victory helped Poonacha earn India its maiden home win in Singles in the ITF World Tennis Tour series, which began in early…

Rotary Mysore Midtown wins Rotary District Cricket
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Rotary Mysore Midtown wins Rotary District Cricket

April 5, 2021

Rotary Mysore Midtown won the Rotary District Cricket Tournament 2021 at Paduva Ground in Mangaluru on April 4. Rotary Midtown won the district cricket for the 3rd consecutive time. Seen in the picture are (standing from left) Rtn. Oscar, Rtn. Balasubramanya, Rtn. Madhu Nayak, Rtn. Naveen, Rtn. Madhu, Rtn. Shashivarnan, Rtn. Jaykumar, Rtn. Shashank and…

In Briefs

Public auction

April 5, 2021

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, under the direction of the State Consumer Forum, will be auctioning its furniture not in use at its office premises on Apr. 20 at 11 am. Interested may participate in the bidding by depositing Rs. 1,000 in advance, which will be returned to the depositors (except for final bidder) on…

In Briefs

Athlete wins gold

April 5, 2021

City-based athlete, Faraz Ali, recently won a gold medal in the Light Weight (Under 72-kg) category of the Golden Mongkhon Pro-Am Muay Thai Championship-2021 held on Mar. 27 and 28 in Bengaluru. Faraz Ali is seen with his coach Samith Bhat of Genesis Mixed Martial Arts in Mysuru.

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