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Mysuru Yard re-modelling: 30 trains in Karnataka to be cancelled, check full list here

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Many trains between Pandavapura and Mysuru will remain affected from June 16 to June 23 as a result of the remodelling work.
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South Western Railways announced that several trains have either been cancelled, diverted or rescheduled from June 16 to June 23 as a result of maintenance work that is underway at the Mysuru Yard. In a press release, the SW Railways stated that 30 trains have been cancelled, around 15 have been partially cancelled and around five trains have either been rescheduled or diverted. "The trains will be cancelled or partially cancelled or rescheduled due to the pre-non-interlocking work from 07.06.2019 to 15.06.2019 and non-interlocking work from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019 for the remodelling of Mysuru Yard," the press release stated. Here is the full list of trains that will be affected: CANCELLATION OF TRAINS 1. Train No. 11065 Mysuru – Renigunta Express commencing journey from Mysuru on 21.06.2019. 2. Train No. 11066 Renigunta – Mysuru Express commencing journey from Renigunta on 22.06.2019. 3. Train No. 56201 Chamaraja Nagar – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from Chamraja Nagar from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 4. Train No. 56216 Mysuru – Yesvantpur Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 5. Train No. 56242 Yesvantpur – Salem Passenger commencing journey from Yesvantpur from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 6. Train No. 56241 Salem – Yesvantpur Passenger commencing journey from Salem from 17.06.2019 to 24.06.2019. 7. Train No. 56215 Yesvantpur – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from Yesvantpur from 17.06.2019 to 24.06.2019. 8. Train No. 56202 Mysuru – Chamaraja Nagar Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 9. Train No. 56281 Chamaraja Nagar – KSR Bengaluru Passenger commencing journey from Chamraja Nagar from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 10. Train No. 56227 KSR Bengaluru – Shivamogga Town Passenger commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 11. Train No. 56228 Shivamogga Town – KSR Bengaluru Passenger commencing journey from Shivamogga Town from 17.06.2019 to 24.06.2019. 12. Train No. 56282 KSR Bengaluru – Chamaraja Nagar Passenger commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru from 17.06.2019 to 24.06.2019. 13. Train No. 56231 Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 14. Train No. 56238 KSR Bengaluru – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 15. Train No. 56204 Mysuru – Chamaraja Nagar Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 16. Train No. 56203 Chamaraja Nagar – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from Chamraja Nagar from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 17. Train No. 56237 Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 18. Train No. 56223 KSR Bengaluru – Arsikere Passenger commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 19. Train No. 56224 Arsikere – KSR Bengaluru Passenger commencing journey from Arsikere from 17.06.2019 to 24.06.2019. 20. Train No. 56232 KSR Bengaluru – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru from 17.06.2019 to 24.06.2019. 21. Train No. 56276 Mysuru – Talguppa Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 22. Train No. 56275 Talguppa – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from Talguppa from 17.06.2019 to 24.06.2019. 23. Train No. 56208 Mysuru – Chamaraja Nagar Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 24. Train No. 56209 Chmaraja Nagar – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from Chamraja Nagar from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 25. Train No. 56206 Mysuru – Nanjangud Town Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 26. Train 56205 Nanjangud Town – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from Nanjangud Town from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 27. Train No. 16023 Mysuru – Yelahanka Express commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 28. Train No. 16024 Yelahanka – Mysuru Express commencing journey from Yelahanka from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 29. Train No. 16557 Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru Express commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. 30. Train No. 16558 KSR Bengaluru – Mysuru Express commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019. PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF TRAINS 1. Train No. 12785 Kacheguda – Mysuru Express commencing journey from Kacheguda from 15.06.2019 to 22.06.2019 will be partially cancelled between Pandavapura – Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will terminate at Pandavapura. 2. Train No. 12786 Mysuru – Kacheguda Express commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019 will originate from Pandavapura instead of Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will remain partially cancelled between Mysuru - Pandavapura. 3. Train No. 12609 Chennai Central – Mysuru Express commencing journey from Chennai Central from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019 will be partially cancelled between Pandavapura – Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will terminate at Pandavapura. 4. Train No. 12610 Mysuru – Chennai Central Express commencing journey from Mysuru from 17.06.2019 to 24.06.2019 will originate from Pandavapura instead of Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will remain partially cancelled between Mysuru - Pandavapura. 5. Train No. 56266 Mysuru – Arsikere Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019 will originate from Belagula instead of Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will remain partially cancelled between Mysuru - Belagula. 6. Train No. 56265 Arsikere – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from Arsikere from 16.06.2019 to 22.06.2019 will be partially cancelled between Belagula – Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will terminate at Belagula. 7. Train No. 56270 Mysuru – Shivamogga Town Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019 will originate from Belagula instead of Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will remain partially cancelled between Mysuru – Belagula. 8. Train No. 56269 Shivamogga Town – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from Shivamogga Town from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019 will be partially cancelled between Belagula – Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will terminate at Belagula. 9. Train No. 56268 Mysuru – Arsikere Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019 will originate from Belagula instead of Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will remain partially cancelled between Mysuru – Belagula. 10. Train No. 56267 Arsikere – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from Arsikere from 16.06.2019 to 23.06.2019 will be partially cancelled between Belagula – Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will terminate at Belagula. 11. Train No. 56263 Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru Passenger commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.06.2019 to 22.06.2019 will originate from Naganahalli instead of Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will remain partially cancelled between Mysuru – Naganahalli. 12. Train No. 56264 KSR Bengaluru – Mysuru Passenger commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru from 15.06.2019 to 22.06.2019 will be partially cancelled between Naganahalli – Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will terminate at Naganahalli instead of Mysuru. 13. Train No. 06575 KSR Bengaluru – Mysuru MEMU commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru from 19.06.2019 to 22.06.2019 will be partially cancelled between Ramanagaram – Mysuru. Accordingly, this train will terminate at Ramanagaram. 14. Train No. 06576 Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru MEMU commencing journey from Mysuru from 19.06.2019 to 22.06.2019 will be partially cancelled between Mysuru – Ramanagaram. Accordingly, this train originate from Ramanagaram. 15. Train No. 12613 Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru Express commencing journey on 18.06.2019 & 19.06.2019 will be partially cancelled between will be partially cancelled between Mysuru – Mandya. Accordingly, this train will originate from Mandya. DIVERSION OF TRAINS 1. Train No. 16517/16523 KSR Bengaluru – Kannur/Karwar Express commencing journey on 16.06.2019, 17.06.2019 & 18.06.2019 will be diverted to run via Chik Banavar, Nelamangala, Shravanbelagola, Hassan instead of Mandya, Mysuru, Hassan. 2. Train No. 16518/16524 Kannur/Karwar – KSR Bengaluru Express commencing journey 15.06.2019, 20.06.2019, 21.06.2019 & 22.06.2019 will be diverted to run via Hassan, Shravanbelagola, Nelamangala & Chik Banavar instead of Hassan, Mysuru, Mandya. TRAINS RESCHEDULED 1. Train No. 17307 Mysuru – Bagalkot Express commencing journey from Mysuru on 18.06.2019 & 19.06.2019 will be rescheduled by 75 minutes and 120 minutes respectively. 2. Train No. 16535 Mysuru – Solapur Express commencing journey from Mysuru on 19.06.2019 will be rescheduled by 30 minutes. 3. Train no. 16232 Mysuru – Mayiladuturai Express commencing journey from Mysuru on 19.06.2019 will be rescheduled by 15 minutes.
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In pictures: The life and times of Girish Karnad – actor, playwright, activist

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The actor’s demise has come as a shock to many throughout the nation.
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The world of Indian cinema and theatre was shook by news of the demise of actor-playwright Girish Karnad on Monday at his home in Bengaluru. Considered one of Kannada literature’s most noteworthy playwrights, he was conferred with several honours including the Jnanpith Award, the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan. He was also known for being extremely vocal about violence against writers and journalists. Girish Karnad was also known for the several roles he played in films in several languages including Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi. Here's a look at the actor's life in pictures.       
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No floral procession, no VVIPs: Girish Karnad's last wishes honoured in cremation

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Legendary actor and playwright, Girish Karnad passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning at the age of 81.
Honouring his last wishes, there was no floral procession or visits by VIPs following the demise of noted Kannada playwright, actor, and author Girish Karnad. "After a discussion with his son, it was made clear to us that his last wish was to not have any floral procession,  VVIPs or visits of any dignitaries. Hence, it will be a simple affair and we will be leaving for the crematorium in Frazer Town at 1 pm, and his cremation will be at 2 pm," DCP, Bengaluru Central, Devaraja D told TNM in Bengaluru. Girish Karnad passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning at the age of 81. Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy announced a holiday for government offices, schools and colleges on Monday following his demise. Schools will individually take a decision on sending students home today. Kumaraswamy also announced that the legend will be cremated with state honours in Bengaluru, and also announced a three-day mourning period in the state. The actor and playwright’s death prompted reactions from many writers and politicians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and President Ram Nath Kovind. Read: Lost a 'crown jewel' of Indian art: Writers, politicians mourn Girish Karnad's death He is regarded as one of Kannada literature's foremost playwrights having written classics like Yayati, Tughlaq, Hayavadana and Nagamandala. He has also acted in Kannada and Hindi films. He famously reprised the role of Swami's father in the television adaptation of Malgudi Days, a series of short stories written by RK Narayan, which aired on Doordarshan in the 1990s.   In recent years, he was frequently seen in protests held in Bengaluru including at the 'Not in My Name' protest in 2017 and on the anniversary of the death of journalist Gauri Lankesh. He was present at the protests despite having a tube around his nose for respiratory issues. Read: Girish Karnad passes away, end of an era in Indian theatre and cinema
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Karnataka government announces holiday on account of Girish Karnad's demise

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The 81-year-old had passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday.
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday announced a holiday on Monday over the passing of noted playwright, actor and author Girish Karnad.  "It will be a holiday today for one day for all government offices, schools and colleges due to the sudden demise of Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad. He will be cremated with state honours and there will be three days of mourning. It is also clarified that this is in accordance with the steps taken by the government when Jnanpith award winners have previously passed away", a statement from the CM office said.   Schools will individually decide on whether they will be declaring a holiday for the rest of the day. Earlier on Monday, it was confirmed that the 81-year-old had passed away at his residence in Bengaluru. His cremation will be held at Baiyappanahalli crematorium in East Bengaluru later in the day. Girish Karnad is one of Kannada literature's foremost playwrights. Following the news of his death, condolences poured in from across the country including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi Read: Lost a 'crown jewel' of Indian art: Writers, politicians mourn Girish Karnad's death He has written numerous plays and has also acted in a number of Kannada and Hindi films. He was conferred the Padma Shri award in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992 by the Indian government. He was awarded the Jnanpith award in 1999, the highest literary prize in India for his contribution to literature and arts.  Read: Girish Karnad passes away, end of an era in Indian theatre and cinema
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Lost a 'crown jewel' of Indian art: Writers, politicians mourn Girish Karnad's death

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Girish Karnad passed away at his home in Bengaluru on Monday. He was 81.
It is the end of an era in Indian cinema and theatre as Jnanpith winner and noted theatre personality, actor and playwright Girish Karnad passed away at his home in Bengaluru on Monday. He was 81. Karnad has written numerous plays in Kannada and is considered one of Kannada literature's foremost playwrights. Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy expressed his condolences over the veteran's demise, stating that the country has lost a "cultural ambassador." Deeply saddened to hear of the demise of Jnanpith laureate writer and iconic actor/film maker, Sri #GirishKarnad . His outstanding contribution to literature, theatre and films will always be remembered. In his death, we lost a cultural ambassador. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/s5bfbh0VgE — H D Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) June 10, 2019 Leaders across political parties, authors as well as journalists took to Twitter to express their sorrow at Karnad's passing. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D Parameshwara, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Karnataka BJP President BS Yeddyurappa and historian Ramchandra Guha have mourned the loss. Deeply saddened by the demise one of our greatest playwrights & theatre artists, Shri #GirishKarnad. He was among the eight crown jewels of Kannada art & literature world to be conferred with Jnanpith Award. He & his works will be cherished for long. Om shanti. — Dr. G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara) June 10, 2019 Saddened to hear the demise of veteran actor-playwright and jnanapeeta awardee Sri. Girish Karnad. My deepest condolences to @RKarnad and his family. pic.twitter.com/Sr53rnPSso — B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) June 10, 2019 Sad news coming in the morning about the passing away of veteran noted actor and playwright Girish Karnad. Girish ji's views and artistic contribution will be missed by the country. — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 10, 2019 Playwright, actor, institution-builder and patriot, Girish Karnad was a colossus. It was a privilege to have known him, a far greater privilege to have seen his plays and read his work. I wrote this tribute to him on his 80th birthday:https://t.co/uCY8gi0KGe — Ramachandra Guha (@Ram_Guha) June 10, 2019 Mr.Girish Karnad, His scripts both awe and inspire me. He has left behind many inspired fans who are writers. Their works perhaps will make his loss partly bearable. — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) June 10, 2019 Author and politician Shashi Tharoor called Karnad's death a 'devastating loss' and expressed condolences to Karnad's family. This is a devastating loss. Just a few months ago he sent me the draft of his brilliant new historical play. He was at the peak of his creative talent. Profound condolences to his devoted wife Saras & brilliant son @rkarnad. A flame has been extinguished that lit up so many minds https://t.co/Z8dqtdSx4U — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) June 10, 2019 Several journalists and authors too expressed their sorrow, stating that Indian cinema and theatre will miss the legend. Shocked to know the demise of Legendary playwriter, actor & Director #GirishKarnad sir. Worked with him in #Mugamoodi & cherish the wonderful memory. Indian Cinema & Stage play will badly miss this legend. Rest in peace sir https://t.co/cc1DxBJCAh pic.twitter.com/oONhDRLfmR — Dr. Dhananjayan BOFTA (@Dhananjayang) June 10, 2019 We are deeply saddened by the demise of multifaceted personality, an acclaimed playwright, filmmaker and actor #GirishKarnad. His films are acknowledged for bringing ruralism, history and mythical pathos with contemporary themes. #RIP pic.twitter.com/puM6lieCUQ — NFAI (@NFAIOfficial) June 10, 2019 How terribly terribly sad. Master playwright, multi-lingual scholar, creator of a unique genre of historical plays like Tughlaq and Hayavadana and a constant beacon of free spirited liberal creativity, gone when India needed him. RIP #GirishKarnad https://t.co/0JUfhHlL91 — Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) June 10, 2019 Girish Karnad was conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and in 1992, the Indian government awarded Karnad the Padma Bhushan, in recognition of his contributions to the arts. He was the recipient of the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary prize, in 1999 for his contributions to literature and theatre. Girish Karnad wrote his first play, the critically acclaimed Yayati (1961), while still at Oxford. Centred on the story of a mythological king, the play established Karnad’s use of the themes of history and mythology. Karnad’s next play, Tughlaq (1964), tells the story of the 14th-century sultan MuḼammad-ibn-Tughluq and remains among the best known of his works. The multifaceted author and playwright also hosted a weekly science program on the Doordarshan titled Turning Point. Featuring Indian scientist Yash Pal, the award-winning show explained complex, modern scientific discoveries in simple language. Even as he aged, he continued to make public appearances at panel discussions and literature festivals to discuss his work. He is survived by his wife Saraswathi, son Raghu Karnad, a journalist and writer and daughter Radha, a doctor based in Kenya.
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Jnanpith Award winner and recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, Girish Karnad was one of the most noted playwrights in India.
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Noted actor, writer and playwright Girish Karnad passed away on Monday. He was 81. He wrote his first play, the critically acclaimed Yayati (1961), while still at Oxford. Centred on the story of a mythological king, the play established Karnad’s use of the themes of history and mythology. Karnad’s next play, Tughlaq (1964), tells the story of the 14th-century sultan MuḼammad ibn Tughluq and remains among the best known of his works. Karnad has written numerous plays in Kannada and is considered one of Kannada literature's foremost playwrights. His most famous include Yayti in 1961, Hayavadana in 1972 and Nagamandala in 1988. Tughlaq, a play he wrote in 1964, made Karnad a name to reckon with among playwrights in the country. The thirteen-scene play is set during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq. He was the 34th recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith award for outstanding contribution to Indian literature, incidentally the seventh from the state. Apart from his iconic status as a playwright, he was accomplished in academics too. He was conferred Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India and won four Filmfare Awards, of which three are Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada and the fourth a Filmfare Best Screenplay Award. He served as director of the Film and Television Institute of India (1974–1975) and chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the National Academy of the Performing Arts (1988–93). Karnad's acting and screenwriting debut came in 1970 in the Kannada film Samskara (1970), which is based on a novel by UR Ananthamurthy. The film won the first President's Golden Lotus Award for Kannada cinema. The multifaceted author and playwright also hosted a weekly science program on the Doordarshan titled Turning Point. Featuring Indian scientist Yash Pal, the award-winning show explained complex, modern scientific discoveries in simple language. Even as he aged, he continued to make public appearances at panel discussions and literature festivals to discuss his work. He was born in Maharashtra on May 19, 1938. He got his Bachelor's degree from the Karnataka University in 1958 and then proceeded on a fellowship to study at Oxford where he secured his M.A. degree in 1963. At Oxford, Karnad studied philosophy, politics, and economics. He is survived by his son Raghu Karnad, a journalist and writer.  
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