By Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, former Head, Department of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Mysore For most of the traditional people Diamond Jubilee does not seem to be a familiar concept but we are all familiar with Shashti Poorthi which literally means attaining the age of sixty. Individuals who attain sixty years celebrate this…
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem The Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Vidhana Soudha, our Secretariat building, have just gone by. It is the seat of power and pelf from where our elected and nominated netas dictate terms even to the highest and the mightiest among us. It is also the place from where they dole…
Bengaluru: It’s celebration time at Vidhana Soudha, the majestic building that towers over Bengaluru with President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating its Diamond Jubilee celebrations and also addressing the Special Joint Session of the Legislature this morning. Addressing the law makers, President Kovind said that it was a memorable day for Parliamentary Democracy both for the…
Dinner costs Rs. 3,000 per plate! Hassan: Taking a strong stand against the extravagant budget for the celebrations to mark the iconic Vidhana Soudha turning 60, JD (S) legislators will have only a glass of water and no dinner at the event planned by the Government in Bengaluru today. Party senior leader H.D. Revanna said…
Bengaluru: Vidhana Soudha, the iconic seat of the Karnataka Legislature, is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee today. Construction on the Soudha started in 1951. The then Chief Minister K.C. Reddy had planned to build a replica of the Athara Kacheri, the present day Karnataka High Court building but Kengal Hanumanthaiah favoured an Indian-style building. After K.C….
Bengaluru: To commemorate the Diamond Jubilee (60th year) of the Vidhana Soudha, President Ram Nath Kovind will address a special joint session of the Karnataka Legislature tomorrow (Oct. 25). Vidhana Soudha is the seat of the State Legislature of Karnataka. It is considered one of the most imposing buildings in the country and its foundation…
Bengaluru: In a major climb down, presiding officers of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council agreed to a moderate budget of Rs. 10 crore as against Rs. 26 crore proposed earlier for celebrations to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Vidhana Soudha. The Legislature Secretariat had submitted a proposal for celebrations spread over two days —…
Bengaluru: The Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Vidhana Soudha has turned out to be a bone of contention between the State Cabinet and State Legislature. While the Legislature has made elaborate plans to celebrate the event by inviting President Ram Nath Kovind to address the Joint House on Oct. 25, the State Government has reportedly sent…
Bengaluru: To commemorate the Diamond Jubilee (60th year) of the Vidhana Soudha, Karnataka’s most prestigious and famous landmark, President Ram Nath Kovind will address a special joint session of the Karnataka Legislature on Oct. 25. Vidhana Soudha is the seat of the State Legislature of Karnataka. The occasion will see the President giving a 90-minute…
Bengaluru: With the Presidential polls to take place on July 17, the Central Election Commission has made arrangements at Vidhana Soudha for the casting of ballots by the electorate. The voting will take place at Room No. 106 in the 1st floor of Vidhana Soudha. Members of the State Legislature and MPs, who form the…
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