Ramanagaram's Tough Cop Deputy Superintendent of Police Mr.Devraj

Yes he is Dysp Devraj and he is popularly known as the Tough Cop in Ramanagaram. He is again in news for raiding a rev party in Ramanagaram District. Very recently he raided a rev party at Tavarekere Police limits and initiated action according to the law against more than 100 youths. Few months ago too he raided a illegal rev party near manchanabele.

Saras Light Aeroplane crashes near Ramanagaram

As the 'Saras' light aeroplane crashed to the ground the three inmates, wing commanders Mr. Praveen, Mr.Jha and Squadren Leader Mr. Ilyaraja were burnt alive. The accident happened on 6th March 2009 at Seshagirihalli, near Ramanagaram (about 30 kms from Bangalore).

Villagers who saw the aeroplane comming down heard a huge noise and they rushed to the spot within minutes, but by the time the villagers reached the spot aeroplane was already on flames they said.

Senior Officers and technicians from HAL and Air Force visited the spot. Deputy Commissioner of Ramanagaram District Mr. Manish Moudgil, I.G.P Central Range Mr. Kamal Panth, S.P. Mr. Bilslehalli, Dy SP Devaraj, Circle Inspector Dharmendra, Bidadi P.S.I Satyanarayana also visited the spot and are investigating.

Janapada Loka gets 1 crore budgetary allocation

Chief Minister of Karnataka Mr. B.S. Yediyurappa has allocated Rs. 1 crore as the state governments financial assistance to India's most unique and perhaps only one of its kind "Janapada Loka" the folk art museum complex near Ramanagaram (just 50 kms from Bangalore).

Dr. Chakkere Shivashankar, Secretary of Karnataka Janapada Parishat which is maintaining the Janapada Loka has put out the parishats plan to utilize the funds. The same is published in Udayavani dated 22nd February 2009.

Tinsel world at Vasavi Vidyanikethan, Ramanagaram

As usual the School Annual Anniversary “SAMBRAMA 2009” of Vasavi Vidyanikethan one of the prestigious schools of the town was a feat. The students dance performance to the famous film tunes as well as folk and devotional songs, decorative dias did give an experience of Tinsel World!

Fancy Dress presentation by Pre-Nursery Students of the school did draw attention of one and all. The crowd cheered up the tiny tots. LKG, UKG students also performed fearlessly on the stage. The huge crowd of students and parents of the Vasavi Vidyanikethan as well as other schools and general public gathered at the venue Kannika Mahal were up on their feet while the students of higher classes danced to the tunes of popular films!

Sagar B.S and Kavya of 6^th Standard who anchored the program was an added attraction.

H.D.Kumara Swamy's birthday celebrated in his absence

Date: December 16,2008. Place: Old Bus stand premises at Ramanagaram. Time: 2 p.m. Sitting M.L.A of the constituency and former chief minister H.D.Kumara Swamy's 49th birthday was celebrated by his fans and J.D.S party workers, in his absence.
As the former chief minister was busy campaigning for his wife Anitha Kumaraswamy in Madhugiri Constituency on December 16th he was unable to participate in the celebration.
However, the J.D.S. party district chief Mr.K.Raju cut the cake, while the taluk J.D.S. working president Mr.Rajashekar sang the birthday song. Many leaders and party workers present on the occassion lend their voice and sang 'happy birthday Kumaranna'!
As usual the cake was distributed err.... snatched away by the ........?

State level senior citizens sports meet at Ramanagara

For the first time in the history of Ramanagara, the citizens had a chance to witness the spirit of sports in senior citizens on 13th and 14th of December 2008.

The local branch of Canara Bank had sponsored the State Level Senior Citizens Sports Meet arranged by The District Senior Citizens Sports Club . Senior citizens aged above 35 exhibited their passion for sports. 85 year old Mr. Deshpande from Belagaum participated and stood first in 800 mtr running. Many aged male and female citizens from across the state participated in Javelin Throw, Long Jump, High Jump, 5 km walk, Tripple Jump, Running Race.

Youth Activity Month 2008 of Rotary Ramanagara Concludes