Mysore/Mysuru: A colourful procession was taken out as part of World Tourism Day, organised by the Department of Tourism in association with several organisations, in city this morning. For the first time, five Dasara elephants added glitter to the celebrations. Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra flagged off the procession in front of Palace and greeted foreign tourists with a rose and a box of Mysore Pak.

Women dressed in traditional Kodava attire performed arathi to the tourists, to mark the significance of the day.

Speaking on the occasion, DC Dr. Rajendra said that more such programmes should be organised to attract tourists to the city.

The procession, which began from Palace North Gate, passed through K.R. Circle, Sayyaji Rao Road and Government Ayurveda Hospital Circle that also forms a part of Jumboo Savari route, before returning on the same route to the Palace premises.

Five Dasara elephants — Arjuna, Dhananjaya, Mahendra, Varalakshmi and Vijaya — were the main attractions of the procession, led by Mounted Police astride horses, along with Kodava men and women dressed in traditional attire, beating drums, students of Tourism and Hospitality Management from Mahajana Tourism Development Institute, Tibetan students, three horse driven tongas and five sarots decorated with flowers, open jeeps decorated with balloons and several others, that also included folk troupes like puja kunita, gombe and garudi kunita.

Unlike previous years, when the stakeholders of tourism industry were celebrating Tourism Day, this time, the Tourism Department had taken the lead under the guidance of Joint Director of Tourism M.K. Savitha, in association with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), Mysore Palace Board, Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Mysuru Travels Association (MTA), Mysuru Hotel Owners Association, Mysore Hotel Owners Association Dharmadatti and Hotel Owners Credit Cooperative Society.

Deputy Mayor Dr. G. Roopa, SP Seema Latkar, DCP (Law and Order) M. Muthuraj, Deputy Director of Mysore Palace Board T.S. Subramanya, Rangayana Mysuru Deputy Director Nirmala Mathapati, Kannada and Culture Assistant Director Dr. M.D. Sudarshan, B.S. Prashanth and C.A. Jayakumar of MTA, President of Hotel Owners Association C. Narayanagowda, President of Hotel Owners Credit Cooperative Society Narayan Hegde and others were present.

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Passing Out Parade of 37th batch of Probationary Dy.SPs held at KPA, Mysuru; Sneha Raj receives Overall Best Probationer trophy

Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has categorically instructed the Police to act tough against  those spreading fake news on social media. The CM addressed the gathering, after receiving the guard of honour, during the Passing Out Parade of the 37th batch of gazetted Probationary Dy.SPs of Civil and Excise Department, at the Parade Grounds of Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) in the city last evening.

Referring to the spreading of fake news on social media that is going on unabated in the recent days, CM Siddharamiah said: “Those indulged in such acts on social media are disturbing the prevailing conditions in the society. Strict action should be taken against such persons, even though they enjoy political clout, as a society cannot witness any progress without peace. It is the responsibility of all to build a sustainable society. To ensure development, the law and order should be maintained. As you (Probationary Dy.SPs) are ready to serve the society after completing the training, you have to make honest efforts for the safety of the society and work towards paying back to the society.”

In a democratic set up, people assume significance, as they elect people’s representatives who form the Government, which in turn appoints Officers. Hence, both politicians and Officers should not forget that they are the servants of the people. One should be always alert in public life, especially Police who should be people friendly. They should give a patient hearing to people’s pain and show concern towards finding a solution to their grievances. By handling responsibilities with honesty within the ambit of law, we should earn the confidence of the people. All these qualities assume significance in public service, opined the CM.

Everybody has the right to live, without infringing upon others rights. Nobody should be the victim of atrocity and create a situation of snatching others rights. Police should not give room to such situations. Even earlier too and also now, inequality exists in the society, which may remain in the future too. Hence it is the duty of all to create an environment to live with dignity and respect, the CM said.

It is common to encounter challenging and difficult situations during Policing, and should act with patience even during such situations. It is only in 3.5 percent of caste atrocity cases that the accused are convicted, which should be taken seriously. If the guilty are not punished within the legal framework, they may repeat again, cautioned CM Siddharamaiah.

He also lauded KPA as a prestigious institute with the credit of preparing Officers irrespective of Police, Excise and Transport Department for public service.  Apart from providing physical training, the Probationers will be imparted training in social responsibility.

Woman show: Sneha Raj, a native of Mysuru, who was serving as Excise Inspector for seven years and completed one-year foundation training as Probationary Dy.SP, emerged as the Overall Best Probationer, by bagging Home Minister’s trophy for ‘Best Probationer’, Home Minister’s trophy for ‘Best Woman Probationer’ and CM’s trophy for ‘Best Probationer’, followed by CM’s Sword, DG&IGP’s baton and cash prize sponsored by retired DG&IGP B.N. Garudachar.

Yashwanth Kumar, a BSc, MA holder from Saligrama taluk in the district, received the cup for Best in Rifle Firing. J. Hemanth Sharan of Bengaluru, who had served as a PSI for five years, won ‘Best Revolver Firing’ and ‘Assistant Director’s Cup’. K.Y. Ravikumar of Doddaballapur, who had served as a PSI for two years, received ‘DG&IGP Cup’ given for Best Outdoor Probationer.

Total Kannada: Of the total 20 Gazetted Probationers, three from Excise Department and 17 from Police have completed one-year foundation training. Among them, three are women, 16 are married and four unmarried candidates.

Chief Commander Sneha Raj, who led the Parade in Kannada, also offered the Guard of Honour in Kannada, that was the highlight of the Passing  Out Parade.

Later, CM Siddharamaiah inspected the platoons in the open jeep and returned to the dais. The Police Band played National Anthem during the arrival of National Flag and Police Flag. Following this, KPA Director administered the oath to Probationers.

Later, a colourful Parade was taken out under the leadership of Chief Commander Sneha Raj, with the troupes led by Shivaraj K. Katakbhavi, K.Y. Ravikumar, J. Hemanth Sharan, Yeshwanth Kumar, B. Ashwini and S. Umarani.

Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar, DGP (Training) Dr. P. Ravindranath, Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) Director Lokesh B. Jagalasar, MLA T.S. Srivatsa, Mayor Shivakumar, DC Dr. K.V. Rajendra, DIGP (Southern Range) Dr. M.B. Boralingaiah, City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh, SP Seema Latkar, KPA Deputy Director N. Niranjan Raj Urs were present.

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Veteran Arjuna is mightiest, weighs 5,680 kgs

Mysore/Mysuru: All 14 Dasara elephants, including the eight elephants which arrived in the first batch on Sept. 1 and their weights checked on Sept. 6, underwent weight checking at Sairam and Co., 40 tonnes Electronic Weighing Services on Dhanvantri Road here this morning.

Though nine elephants arrived in the first batch on Sept. 1, the weight of Arjuna was not checked as he had gone to capture a tiger. 

With the second batch of five elephants including three debutants arriving on Sept. 25 evening and Arjuna returning from tiger capturing operation, weight of all 14 jumbos were checked today.

The elephants were led through Balarama Gate (North Gate) of Mysore Palace which passed via K.R. Circle, Sayyaji Rao Road and Dhanvantri Road to reach Sairam and Co. where their weights were checked.

Veteran Arjuna weighed 5,680 kgs to remain the mightiest. Golden Howdah carrier Abhimanyu, who weighed 5,160 kgs on Sept. 6, weighed 5,300 kgs, thus gaining 140 kg in three weeks. Bhima today weighed 4,685 kgs (4,370 kg earlier) and has gained 315 kg, Mahendra, who weighed 4,530 kgs on Sept. 6, today weighed 4,665 kgs thus gaining 135 kgs more, Dhanjaya today weighed 4,990 kgs as against 4,940 kgs on Sept. 6, thus gaining 50 kg, Gopi today weighed 5,145 kgs as against 5,080 kgs on Sept. 6 and has gained 65 kgs. Kanjan weighed 4,395 kgs as against 4,240 kgs on Sept. 6, thus gaining 155 kgs, Vijaya, who weighed 2,830 kgs on Sept. 6, weighed 2,885 kgs today thus gaining 55 kgs and Varalakshmi, who had weighed 3,020 kgs on Sept. 6, today weighed 3,170 kgs, thus gaining 150 kgs more.

The weights of the second batch of five elephants are as follows: Sugreeva 5,035 kgs, Prashanth 4,970 kgs, Rohit 3,350 kgs, Hiranya 2,915 kgs and Lakshmi 3,235 kgs.

After the weights were checked, all 14 elephants were led via J.K. Grounds, Government Ayurveda Hospital Circle, Sayyaji Rao Road, K.R. Circle, Chamaraja Circle and entered the Palace through the Balarama Gate.

Police provided security and a vehicle, with a magnetic roller moved ahead of the elephants to remove any sharp metal objects on the road, which could hurt the elephants. Forest personnel also looked for non-metal sharp objects and removed them.  Mysuru Division DCF (Wildlife) Saurab Kumar, RFO Santosh Hugar, Veterinarian Dr. Mujeeb Rehman, elephant caretakers Rangaraju and Akram accompanied the elephants for weight check.

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Chamarajanagar: Holding mass prayers for good rains is nothing new in India. People have done everything from frog weddings to dog weddings to please rain gods.

Experiencing drought-like conditions across the State and at the same time forced to comply with the orders of the Courts and water regulatory authorities to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah is seeking divine intervention for good rains.

During his visit to the revered Male Mahadeshwara Hill in Chamarajanagar this morning, Siddharamaiah said that he sought the blessings of Male Mahadeshwara Swamy for bountiful rains. “I have sincerely prayed for the Lord’s intervention to enable the State to tide over the crisis,” the CM told reporters. This move comes amidst growing concerns over water scarcity and agricultural challenges in the region.

Siddharamaiah, who returned to power for a second term, visited Male Mahadeshwara Hill, a prominent pilgrimage site known for its spiritual significance. After having darshan of Mahadeshwara Swamy, the CM expressed his concerns and hopes for the State’s well-being.

When asked about the Government’s stance on release of water, he said, “The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has issued an order to release 3,000 cusecs of water. Currently, we are facing a water shortage crisis, and we have already sought legal advice on this matter. We intend to question this decision in the Supreme Court.”

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Mysore/Mysuru: As the Dasara ‘Nada Habba’ approaches (Oct. 15 to Oct. 24), preparations in Mysuru are in full swing. The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has embarked on a tree branch pruning initiative along the Jumboo Savari route, which spans from Mysore Palace to the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap.

The aim is to ensure a seamless procession during Dasara, and therefore, significant tree branches that could obstruct the route are being trimmed along prominent thoroughfares such as Albert Victor Road, Sayyaji Rao Road, Bamboo Bazar, Highway Circle and Nelson Mandela Road in Bannimantap.

A special team, which includes officials from the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) and an Abhaya team from the MCC, is actively surveying the Raja Marga (procession route) to identify and prune tree branches that might pose obstacles to the  Ambari-carrying elephant.

For a hassle-free passage, it is essential to maintain a minimum height clearance of 25 feet (given that the elephant carrying the Howdah stands at 22 feet). The CESC adheres to this 25-feet clearance standard. The branches are being pruned using ‘Shaktiman,’ a heavy-duty hydraulic vehicle employed for cutting dry trees and branches, as well as trimming dry   tree branches.

Officials have identified specific trees on Sayyaji Rao Road, near Ayurveda Hospital, Bannimantap, and Highway Circle that require pruning. They said that they are ensuring that these tree branches are expertly trimmed to facilitate a smooth and unhindered Dasara procession.

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Mysore/Mysuru: With the latest directive of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) also going against the interests of the State, the city witnessed more protests today against the CWRC directive to Karnataka Government to release 3,000 cusecs of water daily from KRS, for the next 18 days.

Janata Dal (S) party led today’s protest at Gandhi Square. General Secretary of the party P. Gangadhara Gowda, JD(S) workers, former MLAs, former Mayors and Corporators staged a protest for over an hour and criticised the latest directive of CWRC.

They exhibited empty water pots and placards like ‘Jeevanadi Cauvery Nammadu,’ ‘Jeevanadi Kapile Nammadu,’ ‘Cauvery Neerina Paravagi JD(S) Pakshada Horatakke Jayavagali’ and others.  They also raised slogans against the State Government for releasing Cauvery water continuously for TN at a time when there is shortage of drinking water in the State.

Former MLAs K. Mahadev, M. Ashvin Kumar, former Mayors R. Lingappa, M.J. Ravikumar,  B. Bhagyavathi, city JD(S) President K.T. Cheluvegowda, District President Narasimhaswamy, Corporators Prema Shankaregowda, SBM Manju, Lakshmi Shivanna and others participated in the protest.

Cauvery Kriya Samiti: In another protest over release of water, members of  Cauvery Kriya Samiti (Cauvery Action Committee) today assembled in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple in the city. When DCP (Law and Order) M. Muthuraj and ACP Shanthamallapa visited the site of the protest, the members had heated verbal exchanges with them as a decision about their request to allot a place in the city to stage indefinite protest has not been met with a favourable response.

It is learnt that the city Police had given them permission at Gandhi Square for their indefinite protest but the Samiti members are asking for a different venue. Following the wordy duel, the Police officials invited them for a discussion today evening at the Police Commissioner’s Office.

Samiti President Jayaprakash (JP), Mayor Shivakumar, General Secretary M. Mohan Kumargowda, Vice-President M.B. Sureshgowda and others participated in the protest.

Activists of Karnataka Praja Party also protested against the release of water to TN near Zilla Panchayat office and launched a Post Card Campaign by dropping Post Cards into the letter box urging the State Government and the Centre to stop water release.

In a separate protest near ZP, members of Karnataka Rashtriya Idiga Mahamandali also staged a dharna against release of water to Tamil Nadu.

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Mandya: Two days after a tragic accident on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway on Sept. 25 that claimed the lives of three persons, including two women, and left several others injured due to an SUV driver losing control near Lambani Tanda at Channapatna, four persons were killed in an accident on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru Highway near Bellur Cross in Mandya district’s Nagamangala taluk this morning.

Prima facie evidence suggests that both accidents were a result of reckless and negligent driving. This morning’s incident involved a high-speed car heading towards Hassan colliding with a KSRTC bus.

The accident occurred when the KSRTC bus, proceeding towards Bengaluru from Hassan, stopped near the Adichunchanagiri Medical Hospital for the passengers to alight. The overspeeding car driver lost control over the vehicle and rammed into the bus from behind.

The victims have been identified as Namitha, a resident of Bendiganahalli, Bengaluru; Pankaj Sharma, originally from Rajasthan and currently residing in Bengaluru; Raghunath Bhajantri from Dharwad and Vanshikrishna from Bengaluru.

Eyewitnesses and Police said that the car crashed to the KSRTC bus from behind. The collision was so severe that it left the car mangled and unrecognisable. Efforts are on to extricate  the bodies from the mangled remains of the car.

The primary cause of the accident has been attributed to very high speed and investigations into the incident are on. To facilitate the investigation, the Police cordoned off the Bellur Cross area, temporarily disrupting traffic flow.

Intelligent traffic system

In a related development, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Traffic and Road Safety, Alok Kumar announced that the Karnataka Police are planning to implement an ‘intelligent traffic system’ along the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway by the end of 2023. This move comes after repeated appeals to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to set up pedestrian-friendly traffic solutions and the subsequent delay on the part of the NHAI to act.

According to Alok Kumar, the State Police will soon release a tender on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, inviting bids for the establishment of this intelligent traffic system, aimed at reducing road accidents. 

While the exact cost of this system remains undisclosed, Alok Kumar mentioned that it will encompass essential traffic management solutions, including the installation of an Automatic Number Plate Recognition System (ANPRS), Red Light Violation (RLV) cameras, real-time speed inspectors, among other features. Additionally, the system will incorporate a Sectional Overspeed Detection System and sensor-based solutions designed to deter speeding.

The Sectional Overspeed Detection System will monitor vehicle speed across various sections of the Expressway, with sensors strategically placed at 10-15 locations along the Expressway. Violators will receive e-challans and the sensor-based system will capture vehicle speed from a distance of 150 metres.

In the event of a violation, LED sign boards at different points along the Expressway will display the front image of the vehicle, along with its registration number and speed.

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Mysore/Mysuru: In a rather unusual incident, an injured spotted deer sought refuge at a local Police Station after being bitten by a dog. The peculiar incident occurred at 11.30 am today when the injured deer, seemingly in distress, made its way to the Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple Police Outpost seeking refuge and safety.

Police Constable Srinivas and team, manning the outpost, were taken by surprise as the deer limped in with visible injuries, apparently from the dog attack. After entering the outpost, the deer squatted near the door.

The Policemen observed that the deer sustained a bleeding wound on its neck region and there were other scratch and bite marks too. They then brought turmeric, considered an antiseptic, and gently applied on the wounds, with the deer gladly cooperating.

The Police later promptly contacted wildlife rescue authorities from the Forest Department to provide medical assistance to the  injured animal.

According to the Police, the deer was terrified as it was chased by a pack of dogs.

“The deer ran towards the outpost crossing the barriers laid outside while the dogs gave up chasing,” Srinivas told Star of Mysore.

Forest Officers said that they were headed to the Police outpost to assess the deer’s condition and administer the necessary medical care. The injured deer will be transported to a wildlife rehabilitation centre for further treatment and recovery and will be released into the wild.

It is believed that the deer ventured into Nanjangud town from the forest fringes of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, located over 13 kilometres away.

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Holenarasipur: Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna has said that even though his party JD(S) has entered into an alliance with the BJP for the next Lok Sabha elections to be held next year, JD(S) will stay committed to its ideologies and nobody should have any doubt about this. “Our leaders have discussed the alliance with Muslim leaders before deciding on alliance with the BJP,” added the Hassan MP.

Continuing, Prajwal Revanna said that till now no decision has been taken about seat sharing and talks are on in this connection. The alliance will benefit both the parties and also their workers, said the MP.

Speaking about his disqualification from the Membership of Lok Sabha, the MP said that he has approached the Supreme Court against the High Court’s verdict. “Just because a case has been filed against us in the Court, it doesn’t mean that we have committed the crime, they have just made an allegation. I will complete my full term as an MP without any hassles,” concluded MP Prajwal Revanna.

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Mysore/Mysuru: Ten days after the Horticulture Department of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) cut down six Gulmohar trees on Vivekananda Road near Cheluvamba Park in the city due to their weakened condition, a positive step towards replenishing the green cover was taken. This morning, 18 saplings of the Mahogany species were planted at the same location and in the surrounding areas.

The decision to remove the Gulmohar trees was prompted by their deteriorating health, which posed a risk of uprooting during heavy rain and strong winds. Previously, the MCC had faced public criticism for being proactive in tree cutting while showing insufficient interest in planting saplings and enhancing the greenery in Mysuru city.

These 18 Mahogany saplings were planted in the same vicinity where the Gulmohar trees were removed. This initiative represents a commitment to rejuvenating the city’s greenery and addressing concerns about tree removal.

MCC Commissioner Ashaad-Ur-Rahman Shariff stated that several other weakened Gulmohar trees are slated for removal, subject to permission from the Forest Department. He emphasised that tree cutting is prioritised in cases where weakened roots pose a danger during adverse weather conditions. The MCC’s approach is to ensure that the number of saplings planted exceeds the number of trees removed, contributing to a greener and more sustainable urban environment.

Corporator Ravindra, Yadavagiri Residents Association Convenor S.K. Dinesh, Association President Kiran Bolar, environment activist Bhamy V. Shenoy and others were present.

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Mysore/Mysuru: Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Mysuru Chapter, as part of its 25th anniversary and on the occasion of ‘World Heart Day’ conducted CPR and Basic Life Support workshop for 250 Police personnel at the Superintendent of Police (SP) Office auditorium in city recently.

SP Seema Latkar inaugurated the workshop. Additional SP Dr. B.N. Nandini was the chief guest.

CSI President Dr. J. Veenu and Secretary Dr. S. Hema said that basic knowledge for all frontline workers and public is required to give a chance of life for patients who can have sudden cardiac death. “India was witnessing a huge burden of heart diseases and sudden cardiac deaths. Hence, CSI is conducting workshops every month to create awareness and enhance skills at life support,” they said.

Lectures were delivered by Dr. V. Keshavamurthy, Dr. S. Hema and Dr. Vaidyanathan, Chief Intensivist, Cauvery Multispeciality Hospital. Practical demonstrations and hands-on sessions with mannequins and AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) were given to the Police personnel.

Programme Convener and Professor of Cardiology at Jayadeva Hospital Dr. Harsha Basappa, CSI Vice-President Dr. D. Sashirekha, Treasurer Dr. Srinidhi Hegde, CSI  Executive Committee members Dr. Veena Nanjappa and Dr. D. Chaitra were present on the occasion.

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Mysore/Mysuru: Nadavidyalaya – Academy of Music and Dance, Hebbal, Mysuru,  will present its 17th annual celebration of music and dance, a two-day cultural festival ‘Nada Nrityopasana’ in city on Sept. 28 and 29 at different venues.

Academy’s Karnatak vocal and Bharatanatyam students, in all 180 budding talents, will take part in the two-day programme under the guidance and direction of Guru Vid. Naveen M.S. Andagar and Guru Vidu. Mithra Naveen.

On Sept. 28 at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road in city at 5 pm:

Karnatak Classical vocal programme will be presented by Sub-Junior, Junior, Senior and Vidwat students of the Academy. Vid. Chetan on violin, Vid. Subramanya Kumar on mridanga, Guru Vid. Naveen M.S. Andagar on keyboard and Yeashas N. Kashyap on flute will accompany the artistes.

Programme Direction: Vid. Naveen M.S. Andagar. Vidu. R. Meghana and Vidu. Sahana Patil will be the Master of  Ceremonies (MC).

On Sept. 29 at Jaganmohan Palace at 5.30 pm:

Bharatanatyam Margam will be presented by Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior students which will continue with a dance-drama ‘Saptha Tandava’ by Vidwat students.

Sanskrit Professor, Philosopher and Researcher Dr. H.V. Nagaraj Rao and Kannada & Culture Department Assistant Director Dr. M.D. Sudarshan will be the guests of honour.

Artiste and Writer Vidu. Aparna Kodankiri, who has written ‘Bhagavad Gita’ in Tulu Script, will be felicitated on the occasion.

Programme direction and Natuvangam: Guru Vidu. Mithra Naveen. Vid. Naveen M.S. Andagar (vocal), Vid. G.S. Nagaraj (mridanga), Vid. Nithish Ammannaya (flute) and Vid. Arun (rhythm pad) will accompany the dancers.

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Bengaluru: Sharada Patil (93), wife of former Chief Minister late Veerendra Patil, passed away at her residence in Sadashivanagar here yesterday. She leaves behind her son, former Legislator Kailashnath Patil and two daughters.

The body of Sharada will be taken to Chincholi, where it will be laid to rest next to the grave of Veerendra Patil this afternoon, according to Kailashnath Patil.

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Mysore/Mysuru: Vidwan T. Narayana Shastri Pratishtana, Mysuru, is organising an “Ekavyakti Tala-Maddale” Yakshagana presentation at Sangeeta Kalanidhi Sri Mysore Vasudevacharya’s house on Thursday (Sept. 28).

The play, titled “Koushika – Saatvika”, is being presented by Divakara Hegde, supported by Anantha Hegde Dantalige, as ‘Bhagavata’, on singing and  Anantha Padmanabha Ghatak on maddale.

The about 2-hour play is scheduled to start at 10 am and is open to all art-lovers.

Sri Acharya’s residence is situated near Basaveshvara Circle on New Sayyaji Rao Road.

A drama or an episode that can be enacted, presented in the expressive-oration format devoid of physical acting is termed a Tala-Maddale in Yakshagana tradition. Most usually, a Yakshagana text is modified and developed by the presenters to suit oral narration for the purpose.

Recitation supported by singing (bhagavatike) and an instrumental ensemble will be engrossingly enchanting.

In the “Eka-vyakti” play, one single artiste will handle the roles a multiple number of characters. The play being rendered by Hegde at Acharya’s house will present the story of ‘Mahabrahmana’ Koushika Muni, who challenges the self-proclaimed authoritarian powers of Vasishta Muni.

Divakara Hegde, the exponent of the play, hails from Siddapura in Uttara Kannada district and has championed this art form for a long time. He has served All India Radio for over three decades and is presently a Programme Executive at the Mysuru Station. He has authored many dramas, Yakshagana plays and ballets.

Anantha Hegde, the ‘Bhagavata’ for the presentation, hails from Yellapura and serves                       the famed ‘Keremane Yakshagana Mela.’

Ghatak, who plays maddale for the play, hails from Karkala and has been in the Yakshagana field for decades. He has worked in association of greats like Dr. Shivarama Karanth and Mantapa Prabhakara Upadhya. 

For details, contact Vid. T.N. Prabhakara on Mob: 94484-42763.

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Mysore/Mysuru: Pejawar Seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji will be releasing the books ‘Muktaka Geethanjali’ (authored by Kamala Rajesh) and  ‘Char Dham’ (authored by Malathi Melukote) at a programme organised by Srikrishna Trust Chaturmasya Samiti, Mysuru and Kannada Sahitya Kalakoota, Mysuru, at Srikrishnadhama in Saraswathipuram today (Sept. 27) at 4 pm.

Kannada Sahitya Kalakoota-Mysuru President M. Chandra-shekar will deliver the keynote address. Muktaka Poet M. Muttuswamy and Vishwa Hindu Parishat (VHP) District Vice-President Jagadish Hebbar Karija will be present.

Following the book release, Yakshagana Tala-Maddale ‘Parthasarathya’ will be pre-sented at the venue with Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji (Sri Krishna), Dr. Kabbinale Vasantha Bharadwaj (Arjuna) and Vid. K. Krishna Kumar Acharya (Duryodhana)  in the Mummela and Subraya Sampaje (Bhagavataru) and  Akshaya Rao-Vitla (mridanga) in the Himmela.

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Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Tourism and Hospitality, St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous) and Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Bengaluru Office, had organised an event on Sept. 26 to celebrate World Tourism Day at Somanathapura and Srirangapatana by holding cleanliness campaign to promote responsible and sustainable tourism.

Students of St. Philomena’s College, who are members of Yuva Tourism Club took a pledge as part of observing Swachhta Pakhwada (cleanliness fortnight) and Swachhta hi Sewa from Sept. 16 to Oct. 2.

As part of Swachhta Pakhwada and World Tourism Day celebrations, the Ministry of Tourism has also introduced “Travel for Life” under the mission

LiFE (Life Style for Environment) initiative. This initiative, dedicated to the tourism sector, was launched today (Sept. 27) at 108 sites across the country identified by the Ministry.

Over 50 students of St. Philomena’s College  participated in the cleanliness campaign at  Chennakeshava Temple in Somanathapura and took Travel for Life pledge on Sept. 26.

The event was organised by Prof. Paul Iruthayaraj, Prof. Rini Brown, Renjith of Bachelor of Tourism & Hotel Management (BTHM) and Bharath of Ministry of Tourism, Bengaluru Office.

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Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) hosted an interaction and felicitation ceremony featuring B.V. Gopal Reddy, President of FKCCI (Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry), Bengaluru. This event took place on Sept. 21 at a private hotel in city.

Members from both FKCCI, Bengaluru and MCCI, Mysuru, discussed various pressing issues, with primary focus on topics related to tourism, trade, and industrial development within the district.

Sudhakar S. Shetty, Past President of FKCCI, Bengaluru, K.B. Lingaraju, President of MCCI, R. Anand, Vice-President, A.K. Shivaji Rao, Hon. Secretary, S.J. Ashok, Hon. Treasurer and Vinod Jain were present. Gopal Reddy was felicitated on the occasion.

The event saw the participation of Trivikram Joshi, Past President of the Raichur Chamber of Commerce & Industry, J.R. Bangera, Past President of FKCCI, Bengaluru, Prabhakar, President of Mandya Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Kiran, representing Hassan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, S. Achutha and C.K. Ganesh, Managing Committee Members of MCCI, among others.

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Mysore/Mysuru: In connection with the 62nd Year Heritage Music Festival organised by Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mahotsava Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust at 8th Cross Ganesha Pandal, V.V. Mohalla, tomorrow (Sept. 28) at 6.45 pm, one of the Kalarasikas and a resident of V.V. Mohalla, C.S. Rajan, in association with the Trust, will be felicitating five Pourakarmikas, five Police personnel from Law & Order – V.V. Puram and five Police Personnel from Traffic – V.V. Puram. Corporator Bhagya Madesh  will do the honours, according to a press release from Trust Secretary C.R. Himamshu [Mob: 98455-01178]

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In a unique musical extravaganza organised under the aegis of Sugama Sangeetha Academy Trust, Mysuru, a galaxy of renowned doctors of Karnataka are going to regale the art-lovers by their soulful music. The programme is conceived, organised and the doctors are trained by H.R. Leelavathi, an internationally known  exponent of Sugama Sangeetha  and a  household name in Mysuru.

Recipient of innumerable awards, honours and titles, Leelavathi received India’s most prestigious award from Sangeetha Nataka Academy for Sugama Sangeetha in 2022.

Sugama Sangeetha Academy was founded 38 years ago on 19.5.1985 by husband and wife singing duo H.R. Leelavathi and S.G. Raghuram (late). They represented India as cultural ambassadors in singing in America. They have trained innumerable singers who in turn have branched off to establish their own institutions and thus the talent has spread across length and breadth of Mysuru and other places.

The Academy has strived to enrich the cultural ambience of Mysuru by holding four regular Sugama Sangeetha concerts every year and other related events.

Sugama Sangeetha Academy under the title ‘Bhava Kusuma’ has scheduled a musical evening on Sept. 30 where doctors will showcase their singing prowess.

The programme will be held at Sangeetha Kalanidhi Mysore K. Vasudevacharya Bhavana on JLB Road at 6 pm. The script and presentation of the programme is by Sukumar S. Raghuram, who is an Engineer.

Dr. M. Jagannath Shenoy, Industrialist & Promoter of Art, T.R. Harish, President, Sugama Sangeetha Academy Trust, will be the chief guests.

Performing Doctors

Dr. Somnath Vasudeva, MD, DM, is the head of The Institute of Neurosciences.  He has been trained in playing violin in Karnatak music and is passionate about music of genre. He sings regularly in various fora in city.

Dr. Seethalakshmy, Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist, is very passionate about music and singing. She performs in known groups like Geeth Gaatha Chal, Geen Sangam and Arabhi.

Dr Sushma Krishnamurthy, one of the few female General Surgeons in Mysuru, is an accomplished singer, having done Senior Karnatak music for more than three decades. She is into Sugama Sangeetha giving numerous stage performances. A graded AIR and Doordarshan artiste, she in the student of H.R. Leelavathi.

Dr. A. Jayaram, leading Dental Surgeon, is serving in local and State-level Dentists Association as President. He is a student of H.R. Leelavathi. As a past Rotarian, he was the cultural ambassador of Rotary West.

Dr. N. Kuldeep, a Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, has a great passion for Kannada Bhavageethe. He has obtained Diploma in Sugama Sangeetha from Gangubai Hangal Music & Performing Arts University, Mysuru. He has founded an organisation by name “Arabhi” for promoting music. He is learning Bharatanatyam from Vid. Sridhar Jain.

Dr. Ravikumar,  a Consultant Surgical Pathologist at Ravi Diagnostic Lab and various hospitals in Mysuru, has music as his hobby. He has been part of the Geeth Gaatha Chal and HRL’s Vaidya Bhavayana programmes.

Dr. Snehashree Nirmala Kumar, a private Dental practitioner, is an Akashvani and Doordarshan Sugama Sangeetha artiste. A student of H.R. Leelavathi, she has given performances all over Karnataka and also participated in AKKA Sammelana at USA. With 15 CDs to her credit, she has received many awards also.

Dr. K. Nagendra Prasad, a Senior Family Physician, is an authorised Doctor for Central Government Employees and participating in Bhavageethe programmes since 22 years.

Dr. G.V. Bharathi, Deputy Manager (Medical), KSIC, Mysuru, has learnt Karnatak music and light music. Her hobbies are singing and reading.

Dr. J. Rashmi Rani, a Classical practitioner of Ayurveda, is a Consultant in Yoga and Naturopathy. She has learnt Karnatak, Hindustani music, and Sugama Sangeetha, written articles in newspapers                      and magazines.

Nandini Murthy, a qualified nutritionist, runs Care & Cure Clinic. She has authored three books and her hobbies are singing, drawing and ikebana.

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Sir,

The Central Government in association with the respective State Governments are constructing very good motorable roads throughout the length and breadth of  India.  But the complacent  National Highways Authority of India  (NHAI) is playing a spoil-sport. 

The  Highway connecting Chamarajanagar – Nanjangud – Mysuru is not provided with direction indicators at any vantage junction. The road by-passing Nanjangud town just before Sri Nanjundeshwara  Temple towards Mysuru and T. Narasipur creates a lot of confusion for the motorists.

The straight road leads to Nanjangud town, Gundlupet and beyond and the road towards right hand side leads to Mysuru and T. Narasipur.

Tourists get utterly confused at this junction. They travel straight towards Nanjangud town and then on realising their mistake, they take a dangerous and risky ‘U’ turn, blocking free flow of traffic.

Also travelling further, one  road leads to Mysuru and the right hand side road leads to T. Narasipur. Here also there are no direction boards to guide the motorists to avoid confusion.

During Dasara there will be a heavy flow of tourists from Kerala and Tamil Nadu coming from Chamarajanagar side. I request the NHAI to fix appropriate direction boards at all vantage points immediately and save the motorists from the confusion prevailing now.

– K. Chandrahas, Mysuru, 25.9.2023

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