Kannada Sahitya Parishat has a history of its own and has passed through various stages to come to its own as we see it today. An organisation called Sampadabhyudaya Samaja organised a conference in 1914 and its annual conference discussed the issues relating to the development of Kannada. In that conference it was decided that…
83rd All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana: Public too can savour dishes along with litterateurs and delegates at the Meet
November 17, 2017Mysuru: Food will be served to public too along with the delegates attending the three-day 83rd All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at the Maharaja’s College Grounds starting from Nov.24 and steps must be taken to ensure that there is no chaos and confusion at the food counters, said MUDA Chairman D. Dhruvakumar. Addressing a meeting…
CHARIOT ROW: Artist says he was forced to refurbish old chariot due to fund & time crunch
November 17, 2017Mysuru: Amidst allegations thick and thin about the gross misuse of money and blatant corruption hovering over the Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, here comes a shocker regarding the ‘Kannada Theru’ (chariot). The artist who designed the chariot has stated that he had indeed refurbished the chariot that was earlier used at a private function of a…
UoM postpones exam dates
November 17, 2017Mysuru: Following the district administration’s request to postpone the degree exams to facilitate the participation of students in large numbers in the 83rd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, the University of Mysore (UoM) has rescheduled the examinations. The first, third and fifth semester exams were earlier scheduled to be held on Nov. 24 and 25 and as…
Song ready to welcome guests
November 17, 2017Mysuru: The welcome song for the mega Kannada meet is ready and it has been conceptualised and coordinated by the Publicity Committee. The song begins with lyrics “Swagatha, Suswagatha…Samskruthika Nagari Sammelanakke…” The song has been conceptualised based on the thoughts conveyed by District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Dr. Y.D. Rajanna, who is also the President…
83rd All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana: Funds will not be sanctioned if it is a duplicate chariot: DC
November 16, 2017Mysuru: The 83rd All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana Executive Committee has decided to constitute Accounts and Estimate Committee on the lines of Mysuru Dasara. Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep said that the intention of the Committee is to maintain transparency in account. The DC was chairing a meeting of the Executive Committee at his office yesterday….
83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana: Minister launches ‘Kannada Theru’
November 12, 2017Mysuru: District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa launched ‘Kannada Theru,’ the mobile publicity vehicle for the 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at Maharaja’s College Grounds here yesterday. Later speaking to press persons, Dr. Mahadevappa said that ‘Kannada Theru’ will cover extensive campaigns in Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts. The State Government has released Rs….
Focus on treating Sahitya Sammelana guests well: District Minister
November 12, 2017Mysuru: Pointing out that the State Government has sanctioned Rs. 8 crore to conduct the three-day 83rd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said that any overheads would have to be borne by the organisers. Speaking at the Sammelana preparatory meeting at the Government Guest House here yesterday, Dr. Mahadevappa emphasised the…
83rd All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana: Convenors and Members appointed for various Committees
November 12, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration and Kannada Sahitya Parishat have appointed Convenors and Members to various Committees for the upcoming 83rd All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana-2017 to be held in Mysuru from Nov. 24 to 26. Procession Committee Convenors: K.S. Nagaraju, Thayoor Vittalamurthy, Praveen Kumar and Shivakumar; Members: Mahesh Bhadravathi, G.S. Jayakumar, Basavaraju, C. Ravindra Ragow,…
Kannada meet at Maharaja College Grounds irks sports lovers
November 2, 2017Sports enthusiasts in Mysuru are unhappy with the proposed plan by the District Administration organise the 83rd All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at University of Mysore Sports Grounds which includes the football ground, cricket ground and hockey ground. Sports persons have expressed that the infrastructure at the ground was meant for conducting sports activities and…















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