Karthamada Ponnamma Ganapathy (Kottangada) passed away at her son Lava’s residence in Kuvempunagar this morning. She was 80. She leaves behind two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed this evening at the foot of Chamundi Hill.
Prelude to Dasara-2019: 10-day Yuva Sambhrama from 5.30 pm tomorrow
September 16, 2019Mysuru: Dasara mood has set in and as a prelude to this, Yuva Sambhrama, the most popular event for the youths, will begin from Sept. 17 at the sprawling Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri, from 5.30 pm to 10.30 pm. Hectic preparations are on to organise the Yuva Sambhrama in a grand way and a…
‘Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past’ book release
September 16, 2019Only lion-hearted patriots see Veer Savarkar as a tall leader: MP Tejasvi Surya Mysuru: Only lion-hearted patriots can see Veer Savarkar as a tall leader, said Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya. He was speaking after releasing the book ‘Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past’ by Vikram Sampath, at Hotel Southern Star last evening. Addressing a…
Railways launch Cleanliness Fortnight
September 16, 2019Mysuru Railway Station bags No. 4 spot in country for cleanliness Mysuru: Indian Railways, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat initiative, is striving hard to maintain Railway Stations and trains as well as surrounding areas clean through its Swachch Rail Swachch Bharat Programme. As part of this initiative, Swachchta Pakhwada (Cleanliness Fortnight)…
Multi-Film Studio, Logistics Park planned for Mysuru: MP
September 16, 2019To be built on the lines of Ramoji Film City: Pratap Simha Mysuru: The much sought-after and forgotten Film City, which was granted to Mysuru, the City of Palaces when Siddharamaiah was the Chief Minister and which was later shifted to Ramanagara when H.D. Kumaraswamy was the CM, is in the news again. And this…
Dasara Heli-rides from Sept. 27
September 16, 2019Ticket price to be fixed soon Mysuru: This year too, tourists and residents can hop into choppers to get a bird’s eye view of all the iconic places in Mysuru including the famous Mysore Palace and the Chamundi Hill. The helicopter rides will begin from Sept. 27 to Oct. 10 and talks are going on…
Engineers felicitated on Engineers’ Day
September 16, 2019Mysuru: Marking Engineers’ Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, Institute of Engineers India (IEI) Mysuru Chapter had organised a programme at its premises on JLB Road here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion Vice-Chancellor of JSS Science and Technology University Dr. B.G. Sangameshwar observed that about 15 lakh engineers come out every year…
‘Spiritual strength is the foundation for all success’ ‘Chaturmasya Vratha’ concludes
September 16, 2019Mysuru: “The faith and devotion towards Hindu religion are being challenged by certain forces but to no avail,” opined Assembly Speaker Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri. Speaking at the valedictory of the Chaturmasya Vratha programme at Sri Krishnadhama in Saraswathipuram here on Saturday evening, Kageri observed that a few people try to find faults in our culture,…
Former Rangayana Deputy Director Dasegowda passes away
September 16, 2019Mysuru: T.N. Dasegowda (74), retired Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department, former Deputy Director of Rangayana and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away this morning following heart attack. He leaves behind his wife Saraswathi, daughter Yashodha, son-in-law Narayana Swamy and a host of relatives and friends. Dasegowda was also a Writer and had authored…
Traffic ban around Open Air Theatre
September 16, 2019Mysuru: In view of the large crowds that gather for Yuva Sambhrama at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri, the City Police has enforced a traffic ban in the area between 3 pm and 11 pm for 10 days. Alternative route: Traffic that moves on Hunsur Road and takes a turn at the traffic junction to…















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