Bhyrappa shaped literary world through life, works MYSURU: SL Bhyrappa was one of the prominent figures of Mysuru’s literary world, which includes towering personalities such as RK Narayan, Kuvempu, and others. He actively participated in literary conversations in Mysuru, sharing his insights and engaging with fellow writers. Since 1976, he had been a resident of…
Madikeri: A soldier serving in the Indian Army has been arrested by police on charges of attempted murder after allegedly shooting at his wife in Konageri village of Ponnampet taluk in Kodagu.The accused, Vinu Cariappa, currently posted in Punjab, was visiting his family when the incident occured. On Tuesday, while his wife Deepika Dechamma, 32,…
Mysuru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar visited KRS dam on Wednesday evening to inspect preparations for the symbolic Cauvery Aarti, scheduled to be held from Sept 26. During his visit, the DCM reviewed the stage setup, the venue for the Aarti, and the seating arrangements for spectators. He emphasised the need for smooth execution of…
Shivamogga: A 19-year-old girl, who went missing, was found dead on Tuesday. Her body was discovered floating in Bhadra canal.According to police, Swathi, who was studying BCom at Sahyadri Arts and Commerce College in Bhadravathi, went missing three days ago.Police said Swathi’s mother, Manjula, filed a complaint based on information from villagers that a youth,…
Mysuru: Once regarded as the pride of Dasara celebrations in Mysuru, traditional wrestling bouts (kusti) are now facing a noticeable decline in spectator numbers. The iconic contests, which once drew thousands of fans from all across Karnataka, are struggling to retain interest among wrestling fans.Sadly, on the day of its inauguration by chief minister Siddaramaiah…
Mysuru: Periyar movement activist Kolathur Mani on Wednesday described Mahishasura, the historical ruler of Mahisha Mandala in Mysuru, as a protector of the people. Speaking after inaugurating the Mahisha Mandalotsava, organised by the Mahisha Dasara Celebration Committee at the Town Hall, he criticised the portrayal of Mahishasura as a demon king in Indian mythology by…
Chikkamagaluru: Upa Lokayukta Justice KN Phaneendra stated that the primary goal of the govt is to provide a just life to common people, as per the spirit of the Constitution.Justice Phaneendra was speaking after inaugurating a public grievance meeting held at Kuvempu Kalamanadir on Wednesday. He mentioned that the govt, along with providing basic amenities,…
Madikeri: The Coffee Dasara, organised as part of the Madikeri Dasara celebrations, brought the rich coffee culture of Kodagu into spotlight, attracting coffee lovers to Gandhi Maidan.The event filled the air with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, as over 48 stalls offered a diverse range of coffee products, from coffee cakes and chocolates to…
Mysuru: To clear extra rush of passengers during the ongoing Dasara season, the South Western Railway (SWR) will operate 51 special trains. These include 11 unreserved specials, 27 express specials, three temporary stoppages, two temporary extensions, and eight extensions of periodicity, ensuring stronger connectivity between Mysuru division and destinations such as Ashokapuram, Bengaluru, Belagavi, Yeshvantpur,…
Mysuru: Ever year, the govt has been organising Chamarajanagar Dasara along with Srirangapatna Dasara. However, this year the cancellation of the Chamarajanagar Dasara celebration by the state govt has disappointed people from all walks of life and folk artistes.In 2008, the govt extended Grameen Dasara to Chamarajanagar, which eventually became Chamarajanagar Dasara from 2013. It…
