Mysuru: The Ursu Mandali Sangha has urged the State Government to name University of Mysore (UoM) after Nalwadi Krishnaraja wadiyar. In a press release, the Sangha said that considering the contributions of erstwhile Mysuru ruler Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar to the State, it would be apt to name Mysore University after Nalwadi. Pointing out that it…
Here is the excerpts of the speech that Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar delivered during the opening of the Dasara Exhibition on Oct.5, 1907. Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with the utmost satisfaction that I find myself today in the position of presiding at the opening of this Exhibition. The President of the Executive Committee,…
Mysuru: The 134th birth anniversary of the visionary ruler Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar was celebrated in different parts of the city today with the District Administration led by Additional Deputy Commissioner T. Yogesh offering floral tributes to the statue of Nalwadi at K.R. Circle, here this morning. Speaking after offering floral tributes, Yogesh said that Mysuru…
Mysuru: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar released a book on Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar titled ‘Nadu Kattida Nalwadige Namana’ at a programme organised by Karnataka Sena Pade at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall here this morning. The book, published by Karnataka Sena Pade, is a compilation of articles on the erstwhile Mysore ruler, by 21 personalities such as…
Mysuru: The damaged metal pendants in the turban of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s Italian marble statue have been replaced and the works were carried out by sculptor Arun Yogiraj based on the direction from the Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep. The statue of Mysuru Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar at the main junction abutting Mysore Palace was found…
Mysuru: Several speakers on the inaugural day of the mega literary festival recalled the contributions of Wadiyars in the formation of Karnataka and development of Kannada language. Retired Kannada Professor and Scholar Dr. N.S. Taranath who spoke on the contributions of Wadiyars, said that the Wadiyars patronised fine arts and literature and helped in the…
By S.T. Ravikumar Kashi, one of the sacred pilgrimage centres in the country also called Varanasi or Benares, has a special place in the hearts of Mysureans as the then Maharaja of Mysore had built a guest house there in the early part of the last century. The Karnataka Government took over this guest house…
Craword Hall is one of the most iconic buildings in the Heritage City of Mysuru. Now, with the founder of University of Mysore Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s statue that was installed during the Centenary Celebrations of the University, hardly anyone passes by without offering pranams to the great builder of institutions. However, very little was known…
The 104-year-old State Bank of Mysore (SBM) is all set to enter the history books tomorrow (Apr.1) when it will be merged with the State Bank India (SBI) as per Government of India notification.
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