Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurates JSS Music Conference Sangeetha Sevanidhi Award presented to art patron S. Ramaprasad Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare Minister and District In-charge Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said that the architect of Indian Constitution, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was very much fond of playing violin, especially when he was uber happy. Dr. Mahadevappa was addressing the gathering…
City celebrates Constitution Day
November 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Various organisations and institutions across the city celebrated the 76th Indian Constitution Day this morning, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on this day in 1949. The celebrations began with a mega jatha from Town Hall to Kalamandira, with hundreds of students from different schools participating. Holding placards with messages…
Mega Buddhist Convention begins
October 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: With the rendition of mass prayer ‘Buddham Namami for Bhagwan Buddha,’ the two-day international Bouddha Maha Sammelana-2025 – Manava Mytriya Payana, organised by Karnataka Rajya Bhikkhu Sangha, various Bouddha and Ambedkar Associations and Organisations, and Vishwa Mythri Buddha Vihara, began at Maharaja’s College Grounds in city, this morning. To mark the inauguration, veteran Dhamma…
‘Nijamahatma Babasaheba’ sparks debate on Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy
October 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Kodagu-based Rangabhoomi Trust staged its latest production ‘Nijamahatma Babasaheba’ last evening at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises. The première drew a packed audience, marking a successful launch for the politically charged and historically reflective play. Written and directed by former Rangayana Mysuru Director Addanda C. Cariappa, the play delves into the life and legacy…
Addanda Cariappa’s new Kannada play on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
July 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Former Rangayana Director Addanda C. Cariappa is coming out with a new play titled ‘Nija Mahatma Babasaheba’ and a book on the same, which was read out to the invitees at a hotel here on Thursday. Rangabhoomi Trust Kodagu had organised the reading of the 55-page book of the play containing seven sequences, which…
Removal of Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti banner at Manasagangothri: Students continue protest on Day-2
June 12, 2025Mysuru: The indefinite stir, launched by the University of Mysore Research Students Association with the support of members of Dalit Vidyarthi Okkuta, in protest against the removal of a banner carrying the photo of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Manasagangothri campus that was put up for wishing the students on the occasion of Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti…
City remembers Mahatma Gandhi on Sarvodaya Day
January 30, 2025Mysuru: “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had said that only those who have understood history can create history,” said Karnataka State Higher Education Council Vice-Chairman Prof. S.R. Niranjana. He was speaking after inaugurating the 77th Sarvodaya Day (Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi) in honour of Mahatma Gandhi, organised by Centre for Gandhian Studies, University of Mysore (UoM)…
Dalit and Backward Class organisations seek support for tomorrow’s Mysuru bandh
January 6, 2025Mysuru: Several leaders representing different organisations, have sought support for tomorrow’s (Jan. 7) Mysuru bandh called by several Dalit organisations, Backward Class Organisations, SDPI (Socialist Democratic Party of India) and other like-minded organisations and associations, demanding the sacking of Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks made in Parliament against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Addressing…
Derogatory remarks against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Samiti calls for Mysuru Bandh on Jan. 7
January 2, 2025Mysuru: Alleging that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had made derogatory remarks against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament, the city’s Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Abhimaanigala Horata Samiti has called for Mysuru Bandh on Jan. 7. Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here today, former Mayor Purushotham said that the Samiti has called for 10-hour…
Dr. Ambedkar and Babu Jagjivan Ram statues unveiled
December 25, 2024Mysuru: District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa unveiled the statues of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Babu Jagjivan Ram installed in the premises of the office of the Joint Director of Social Welfare Department located on Valmiki Road in Paduvarahalli here on Monday. The Minister also inaugurated the renovated office of the Department and unveiled several rare…















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