Commemorating the 66th Rajyotsava celebrations, Sapna Book House, Bengaluru, had organised a function to release 66 new Kannada books of noted writers of the State. CM Basavaraj Bommai released the books in the presence of dignitaries while noted writer H.S. Venkatesh Murthy was the chief guest. ‘Facebook Prapancha – Sri Samanyaru Bhaumanyarau,’ written by Jayaprakash Rao (sitting extreme right) from Mysuru, was one of the books released on the occasion, which also has a collection of unique profiles of achievers of the city. Rao, the former Regional PRO, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Liason Officer of Dr. Kalam, has four previous books to his credit — ‘Agniya Rekkegallu’ and ‘Kalam Jeevana Dharma’ which have been reprinted many times.