With the Model Code of Conduct coming into force soon after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the Nanjangud Assembly seat (SC) bypoll on Mar. 9, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep held a meeting with office-bearers of all political parties at the Court Hall in his office here this morning. Explaining the do’s and dont’s…
Guruvandana offered to Sringeri Mutt Seers
March 13, 2017Sringeri Sharada Peetham Senior Pontiff Sri Bharathi Theertha Swamiji and his junior Sri Vidushekhara Bharathi Swamiji were offered Guruvandana by devotees on Gurupurnima Day yesterday at a programme held at Shankar Mutt premises in Fort Mohalla here. The Guruvandana began with the Sringeri Mutt Dharmadhikari H. Ramachandra presenting phala to Seer Bharathi Theertha Swamiji and…
KRS REALITY CHECK – 3: Over 30 lakh tourists visit Brindavan Gardens every year
March 13, 2017By S.T. Ravikumar [Continued from Mar. 2] The annual footfall to the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and the Brindavan Gardens has shown a steady increase over the years. The Dam’s peaceful atmosphere, breathtaking views and the beautiful Mughal Gardens are attracting tourists from far and wide who want to spend some quality time. For…
S.M. Krishna to join BJP on Mar. 15
March 13, 2017The date is finally set for former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna to join the saffron brigade. Speaking to mediapersons in city this morning, BJP State President and former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said that S.M. Krishna would be joining the party on Mar. 15 (Wednesday) at New Delhi in the presence of BJP National…
Silicon Journalism Award for Excellence in Journalism to be presented on Mar. 15
March 13, 2017The Silicon Journalism Award for Excellence in Journalism, instituted by Rotary Mysore Midtown, will be conferred on Dr. Kudli Gururaja, Chief Reporter, Vijaya Karnataka and M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav, Photojournalist, Star of Mysore at a programme to be held at RCL Hall, opposite MUDA, JLB Road, in city on Mar. 15 at 6.30 pm. Journalist Rajashekar…
Bypoll: Nominations from tomorrow
March 13, 2017With the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing the poll schedule for Nanjangud and Gundlupet bypoll, the filing of nominations will commence from tomorrow. The nominations can be filed between 11 am and 3 pm at the respective taluk offices until Mar.21. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be taken up on Mar.22 and the…
Parrikar to take oath as Goa CM on Tuesday
March 13, 2017Manohar Parrikar, who resigned as Defence Minister, is expected to take oath as Goa Chief Minister at 5 pm tomorrow. He will have 15 days to prove his majority in the House. The press release from Rupesh Kumar Thakur, Governor’s Secretary, stated that Governor Mridula Sinha had appointed Manohar Parrikar, the leader of Goa BJP…
Congress holds ‘Janavedana’ prog. at Hunsur
March 13, 2017District Congress Wing had organised ‘Janavedana’ programme at the town Congress office here recently. Speaking on the occasion, District Congress President Dr. B.J. Vijaykumar alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had initiated demonetisation by flouting democratic norms and inconveniencing the common people. He added that the much-hyped action did not bring any positive result and…
Three-day inter-zonal sports meet begins in city
March 13, 2017The three-day inter-zonal and inter-collegiate sports competitions for men organised by the Post Graduate Sports Council (PGSC), University of Mysore and Department of Physical Education, was inaugurated by University of Mysore Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dayananda Mane at the Sports Pavilion this morning. Around 35 college teams coming under Krishnaraja, Mandavya, Chamundi, Malnad and Chamaraja Zones…
‘Reservation vital to remove inequality in society’
March 13, 2017The Government SC/ST Officers and Staff Parishat and Dalit Students Forum of Mysore University had organised a seminar on ‘Supreme Court verdict on reservation in promotion’ at the Humanities Block in Manasagangothri here yesterday. Inaugurating the programme, H. Hanumanthappa, former MP and former Chairman of National Scheduled Caste Commission opined that reservation was necessary to…
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