Joshi, Yeddy, Shobha briefly detained for attempt to lay siege to DC office

Mysuru, Mar 18: The police on Thursday detained BJP leaders B?S?Yeddyurappa, State unit president Pralhad Joshi and hundreds of party workers for making a bid to lay siege to the Deputy Commissioner's office in the city.

Defying the prohibitory orders, which are in force till March 18, Yeddyurappa, Joshi, BJP MPs Prathap Simha and Shobha Karandlaje, former minister?S?A?Ramdas, city unit president E?Maruthi Rao Pawar and a large number of party workers from Mysuru and the neighbouring Chamarajanagar and Kodagu

districts descended on the city to stage a protest near the DC's office demanding the arrest of the culprits behind the murder of BJP activist Raju at Udayagiri on March 13.

When they tried to break through the security cordon on the road leading to the DC's office, the police arrested them and let them off later.

Rs 10 lakh relief, site

Later, Yeddyurappa met the members of Raju's family at Kyatamaranahalli in the city and consoled the slain party worker's mother Chandramma, his sisters and other relatives.

He handed over a cheque for Rs 5 lakh from the State unit of the party as a relief to the family members. Another cheque for an equal amount was issued by president of?Karnataka Pradesh Hotel Owners Association M?Rajendra.

Yeddyurappa also handed over the gift deed of a site measuring 20x40 feet to?Raju's mother Chandramma. S?M?Shivaprakash of SMP?Developers, Mysuru, has donated the site developed near Basaveshwara Layout, Mahalakshmi Layout, 3rd Stage, 3rd Phase, at?Varuna on Mysuru-T?Narsipur Road to Raju's mother.

BJP plans to besiege Vidhana Soudha

The BJP has decided to intensify its protest over party worker Raju's murder in Mysuru by raising the issue of during the ongoing parliament session. It has also decided to lay a siege to the Vidhana Soudha in?Bengaluru on March 22 after the Budget Session.

Announcing this to media here on Thursday, State BJP unit president Prahlad Joshi said the party MPs from the State would raise the issue in parliament and that they had given a notice in advance to the Lok Sabha authorities to allow for discussion on the matter.

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I am very much pleased seeing Yeddi and Shobha always together in every events of BJP. I don't see the mangalasutra of Shobha, as there was news that Shobha married old horse Yeddi. Wish them happy married life, unfortunately, who killed Yeddi Wife???

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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