K.G. Paulose, former Vice-Chancellor of the Kalamandalam Deemed to be University, inaugurated the two-day annual Kathakali fest organised by the Thripunithura Kathakali Kendram at Sree Venkateswara High School on Saturday. This year’s Kalamandalam Karunakaran Puraskaram was presented to Kottakkal Kunjuraman. Dr Paulose, who won Kendra Sahitya Akademi’s Bhasha Samman, was honoured at the event. Ranjini…
Work is under way in Saidapet for an elevated corridor. The Highways Department has sought permission from the traffic police to divert traffic at two locations on Anna Salai to facilitate the construction of elevated corridor from Saidapet to Teynampet in the city. Sources said that diversions were being sought near Thevar statue via Chamiers…
Experts and community leaders participating in a public hearing on the caste census here on Saturday urged the Telangana government to establish an independent caste survey commission. They emphasised the need for a transparent, inclusive approach that prioritises consultation with all relevant stakeholders, including caste organisations, political parties, and community representatives, to ensure an accurate…
Representative image. | Photo Credit: Reuters India slammed Pakistan’s “mischievous provocation” and “political propaganda” during a Security Council meeting on women, peace and security, saying the condition of women belonging to minority communities, notably Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians in the country remains deplorable. “It is despicable yet entirely predictable that one delegation has chosen to…
Girishgowda Inamdar, president, Kalyana Karnataka Swatantra Horatagara Abhimanigala Balaga. addressing mediapersons in Kalaburagi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI To commemorate the 149th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the members of Kalyana Karnataka Swatantra Horatagara Abhimanigala Balaga will release a book on freedom fighters from the Kalyana Karnataka region and also organise a photography exhibition…
A mega plantation drive by Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank to plant 500 saplings on the JSS Mahavidyapeeth Campus in Dharwad being launched by bank chairman Shrikant M. Bhandiwad on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT To mitigate further damage to the environment caused by deforestation, there is an urgent need to plant more saplings, nurture…
NCP (SP) State chief Jayant Patil with Sharad Pawar. | Photo Credit: PTI Days after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut proposed the “85-85-85” seat-sharing formula and Congress came up with the “90-90-90” formula for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the upcoming elections to the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly, NCP (SP) State president Jayant Patil…
As many potholes surfaced in Bengaluru city roads following heavy rains in October, the State government has prepared a ₹669-crore proposal to repair roads. Mr. Siddaramaiah, along with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also holding Bengaluru Development portfolio, took stock of the rain related havoc in Bengaluru and said a team of the…
A general view of Tehran on October 26, 2024. Israel announced the launch of “precise strikes” on military targets in Iran on October 26, 2024, in retaliation for attacks against it, as Iranian state media reported several explosions around the capital. | Photo Credit: AFP India on Saturday (October 26, 2024) said it was deeply…
Hundreds of people from different parts of the State and outside are visiting Hasanamba Temple in Hassan. Many devotees slept on the temple campus on Friday night as the doors of the temple were closed at 7 p.m. The historical temple, managed by the Muzrai Department, is opened only during the annual Hasanamba Festival. This…
