Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that it was former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda who instilled confidence in Siddharamaiah, when he was in political distress, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) rubbished opposition leader Siddharamaiah’s claims that he (Siddu) was instrumental in the growth of JD(S). Kumaraswamy was speaking at a media interaction organised at Mysuru District Journalists…
Grocery kits distributed to journalists
June 16, 2021Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) yesterday distributed about 500 grocery kits to its members which were donated by District Minister S.T. Somashekar. Speaking on the occasion, MDJA President S.T. Ravikumar thanked the Minister for his kind gesture and also thanked all the donors who had contributed their might for the safety of journalists during this…
Police XI wins friendly cricket match against Journalists XI
December 8, 2020The City Police team defeated Journalists XI by 33 runs in a 10-over a side friendly cricket match that took place at the Police Firing Range at the foot of Chamundi Hill here Sunday. Batting first after winning the toss, the City Police team, led by NR Sub-Division ACP M. Shivashankar, scored 82 runs in…
Hi-tech water dispenser donated to MDJA
December 4, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: K. Mahendra Singh Kalappa, a Bannur-based philanthropist and President of Parisara Jagruthi Vedike, donated a hi-tech hot and cold water dispenser to Mysuru District Journalists’ Association (MDJA) in city recently. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “Consumption of hot water, especially amidst Covid-19 crisis and winter days, would boost the health as it would…
MDJA donates Rs. 1 lakh to CM’s Relief Fund
April 2, 2020Mysuru District Journalists’ Association (MDJA) donated Rs. 1 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund this morning. Picture shows MDJA President C.K. Mahendra and General Secretary Lokesh Babu handing over the cheque to District Minister V. Somanna during his visit to the Youth Hostel. City BJP President Srivatsa, Journalists M.T. Yogesh Kumar, Raghavendra and others…
Join hands with Forest Department, appeals CF T. Balachandra
December 29, 2019Mysuru: “A forest fire usually does not start on its own. In most of the cases, it is the handiwork of some anti-social elements,” opined Conservator of Forests (CF) T. Balachandra, Director, Bandipur Tiger Reserve. He was speaking at an Environmental Education Workshop organised for journalists by Forest Department in association with Parisara Foundation and…
Free health check-up camp for scribes held
December 28, 2019Mysuru: Marking National Ayurveda Day, the Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) had organised a free Ayurveda health check-up camp for journalists and their family members at the MDJA premises near Akkana Balaga School on Thyagaraja Road here this morning. Doctors and staff from Government Ayurveda Research Centre on KRS Road, Government Ayurveda College, JSS Ayurveda…
Elected as Chairman of MDJA Conference in Hunsur
November 4, 2019Mysuru: Senior Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar has been elected as the Chairman of the first ever two-day conference of the Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) to take place at Gavadagere in Hunsur taluk on Dec.14 and 15. He was elected at a recent MDJA meeting chaired by it’ President C.K. Mahendra. Amshi Prasannakumar has been in…
Entry tax waiver likely for other State vehicles
September 18, 2019Somanna interacts with journalists, stresses on setting up of Dasara Authority Mysuru: With a view to encourage tourism in Mysuru during Dasara, the State Government is likely to exempt tax payable in the State for vehicles registered outside Karnataka. The exemption is likely to be granted under the Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1957 for vehicles…
Mayor inaugurates MDJA Sports Meet in city
June 15, 2019Mysuru: The two-day annual sports meet of Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) began at the University Hockey Grounds here this morning. Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath inaugurated the event. The two-day event features cricket, athletics and other sports. University of Mysore (UoM) Department of Physical Education (DPE) Director (in-Charge) Krishnaiah, noted shot-putter B. Manush, Karnataka State Petrol…
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