Mysore Ladies Circle-9 (MLC-9) held its annual Women Of Worth event at Windflower Resort in city on Sunday (Mar. 12) where they honoured three inspiring women for their roles in society. Women who were felicitated on the occasion are Prithvi Sudindar, who runs The Mythri Charitable Trust, a place where 35 mentally-challenged people are trained…
Minister Manju unveils logo of Mahamastakabhisheka-2018
March 15, 2017The logo of Mahamastakabhisheka-2018 of Bhagawan Bahubali, organised once in 12 years, was unveiled by Hassan District In-charge Minister A. Manju last evening at a function held at the premises of Shravanabelagola Mutt here. Sri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji graced the occasion. Speaking after the launch, Minister Manju said that lakhs of people are expected to…
‘Burning’ problem at Kuvempunagar
March 15, 2017Toxic smoke emanating from burning garbage is engulfing Kuvempunagar Police Station, Police Quarters and residences in the surrounding area causing health hazards. Authorities concerned are urged to take action at the earliest and prevent residents and duty-bound cops from inhaling this smoke.
Pet Talk: March 15
March 15, 2017By Maneka Gandhi In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka speaks about the diet for baby tortoise and squirrels and explains how to bathe a cow and how to look after a bird with an injured wing; how to stop a puppy from biting shoes, slippers etc. Why does a wasp sting hurt more than a…
District Police come up with user-friendly handbooks
March 15, 2017Handbooks contain information about Govt. schemes, Constitutional laws and contact details. In a novel move, the Mysuru District Police have taken up the responsibility of spreading awareness about Government schemes for the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society, Constitutional laws, important contacts through tiny handbooks. In all, the Police have printed five such…
Nanjangud By-poll: DC appoints Sector Magistrates
March 15, 2017Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, who is also the District Election Officer, has appointed following officers as Sector Magistrates for the ensuing Nanjangud by-election. Polling Booths: 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 – Nanjangud Municipal Commissioner Vijay (Mob: 94807-69715). Polling Booths: 43, 44, 45, 46, 47,…
World Consumer Rights Day Today: Help MGP to achieve its ‘Mission MGP-10000’
March 15, 2017By Bhamy V. Shenoy Every year March 15 is celebrated throughout the world as World Consumer Rights Day. It was on that day in 1962 the US President John Kennedy formally addressed the US Congress on consumer rights. The theme for this year’s World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) suggested by Consumer International is “Building a…
Schooling-skills disconnect
March 15, 2017Outlook towards and perception of society’s constituents, especially the currently most-talked-about caste-based components, have got morphed and twisted to suit the selfish gains of all who matter in the land. Scholars quoting scriptures on several occasions to remind people that castes were originally determined by virtue of a person earning a livelihood adopting a specific…
Woman farmer commits suicide
March 15, 2017Periyapatna, Unable to repay the loans taken from a bank and private financiers, a woman farmer committed suicide by hanging self behind her house in M. Shetihalli village in the taluk on Tuesday morning. The deceased farmer has been identified as Thayamma (60) who owned 1.15 acre land. It is reported that Thayamma had procured…
Returning Officer seeks fair and free poll
March 15, 2017With model code of conduct in force in the town on account of Assembly byelection, Returning Officer Jagadeesh and Assistant Returning Officer M. Dayanand have asked all political leaders and candidates to strictly abide by the code of conduct and warned of notice and legal action against violators. At a meeting held with party leaders…
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