H.D. Deve Gowda proposes Sumalatha’s candidacy from Mysuru-Kodagu instead of Mandya D.K. Shivakumar given responsibility of convincing Sumalatha to make things easy for Nikhil Bengaluru: For the family of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda that has introduced Nikhil Kumaraswamy into active politics from Mandya LS seat, Sumalatha has become a thorn in the flesh. Indications…
Don’t mock my tears: Deve Gowda in Mandya
March 15, 2019Former PM touches emotional chord at Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s political baptism Says accusations of nepotism and dynastic politics against his family are unfounded Mandya: After announcing the entry of his first grandson Prajwal Revanna (son of PWD Minister H.D. Revanna) into electoral politics from Hassan Lok Sabha seat on Wednesday amidst tears, former Prime Minister H.D….
HDK defends son rising
March 13, 2019Bengaluru: Strongly defending his decision to introduce his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy to politics as Janata Dal (Secular) candidate from party bastion Mandya, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) yesterday said that he was not the first person who had set such trend to project a family member in the State and the electoral history will speak…
Sumalatha digs her heels in; says contest is for sure
March 13, 2019Mandya/ Mysuru: Sumalatha Ambarish, wife of late actor-politician M.H. Ambarish made her intentions clear yesterday when she said, “I will contest from Mandya. I will not go back on my word or rethink,” she said. Speaking to press persons at Cauvery Vana in Mandya, Sumalatha said there was no question of going back on contesting…
Complaint filed against Minister Revanna
March 11, 2019Mandya: A BJP leader from Mandya has lodged a complaint with the State Women’s Commission, seeking action against PWD Minister H.D. Revanna for his alleged insulting remarks against actress Sumalatha, wife of late actor-turned-politician Ambarish. In his complaint sent to the Women’s Commission through Mandya Deputy Commissioner’s Office, BJP leader C.T. Manjunath alleged that Revanna…
I will contest Lok Sabha polls from Mandya seat only: Sumalatha
March 5, 2019Mandya: Actress Sumalatha, wife of late actor-turned-politician Ambarish, has reiterated that she would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Mandya seat only. Speaking to press persons here on Monday, Sumalatha maintained that she rejected an offer for MLC post months ago and a few Congress leaders were still trying to convince her to back…
Pulwama martyr’s wife claims no rift in family
March 3, 2019Mandya: Kalavathi, wife of martyred Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldier H. Guru, who died during the Pulwama terror attack, claimed that there is no dissent among the family members in connection with the sharing of the compensation money. Speaking to media persons here yesterday, she denied any rift in the family and asserted they’re…
Newly-wed couple killed in accident
February 23, 2019Mandya: In a tragic incident, a young couple, who had reportedly got married just four days ago, was killed in a road accident near Yeliyur on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway last evening. The deceased couple have been identified as Sahana (19) and Darshan (24) of Ramanagaram. The two were said to be travelling towards Ramanagaram from Mysuru…
Techie returns to Roots, starts ORGANIC MOVEMENT
February 23, 2019By N. Niranjan Nikam Driving on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway as one crosses Mandya, the sugar bowl of the State, near Budanur, on the left is a supermarket which attracts the eye by its very name ‘Organic Mandya.’ The story of this supermarket and the man behind it, who has returned to his roots, is a…
Pulwama terror attack: Financial aid pour in for martyr Guru’s family
February 21, 2019Members of Kanagonahalli Primary Milk Producers Cooperative Society of Pandavapura taluk, led by its President Paramesh Gowda, met Kalavathi, wife of Martyr Guru, who was killed in Pulwama terror attack recently, at his native place Gudigere village near K.M. Doddi in Maddur taluk and handed over a cheque for Rs.27,500. They also consoled the grief-stricken…
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