With the election model code of conduct coming into force with immediate effect after the Election Commission announcing the schedule for Nanjangud and Gundlupet constituencies by-elections yesterday, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep held a preliminary meeting with officials at his office this morning. Randeep said that teams have been formed to strictly enforce the code of…
Tipu armoury to reach final destination by evening
March 10, 2017The translocation of Tipu Sultan’s armoury at Srirangapatna to pave way for the double-tracking work of the Mysuru-Bengaluru railway line will be completed by today evening, four days before the deadline. The armoury has been turned in “L-shape” yesterday and this morning it was just 20 metres from the new location. Railway officials said that…
Hate Crimes in USA
March 10, 2017Terrorism, illegal immigration, loss of jobs to Whites giving rise to White Supremacists. How promoting Unity in Diversity of Houston Indian community can stop the spread of virus of hate crimes. By Bhamy V. Shenoy, Houston, USA In a short period of mere ten days (Feb. 22 to Mar.4) three hate crimes have taken place…
Woman accuses son-in-law of torture; commits suicide
March 10, 2017Rajeshwari (50), a resident of Basaveshwara Road near Agrahara, committed suicide by consuming poison at her residence yesterday night. According to Police, Sowmyashree, daughter of Rajeshwari, was married to one Ravikumar, a resident of Alagudu village in Srirangapatna, a year back. The marriage turned into agony for Sowmyashree as Ravikumar allegedly subjected her to continuous…
NANJANGUD, GUNDLUPET BY-ELECTIONS: Model code of conduct in entire Mysuru district
March 10, 2017With dates for the by-elections to Gundlupet and Nanjangud Assembly constituencies announced, the code of conduct has come into force with immediate effect. The by-elections will be held on April 9 and counting of votes will be on April 13. While the by-election to Gundlupet was necessitated due to the death of Co-operative Minister H.S….
Gandhi Bhavan Golden Jubilee celebrations conclude
March 10, 2017Gandhian Surendra Koulagi calls to save natural groundwater “Amidst severe scarcity of drinking water, attempts are made to draw water using borewells. This will cause severe problems when there will be no groundwater left,” said Gandhian and Jamnalal Bajaj Awardee Surendra Koulagi. \ He was speaking at Senate Bhavan in Manasagangothri campus yesterday where the…
Proposal on revival of Beat Policing sent to Home Department: ADGP
March 10, 2017Stating that a proposal has been submitted to the Home Department seeking revival of beat system, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Law and Order, Alok Mohan said that in order to curb criminal and illegal activities, the Department has been upgrading patrolling system under all Police Commissionerate in the State. Speaking to press persons…
CII to rejuvenate four lakes under CSR
March 10, 2017Buoyed by the success of its modern public toilet facility atop Chamundi Hill, the Mysuru Chapter of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has come forward to rejuvenate four lakes in Mysuru at a cost of Rs. 90 lakh. The rejuvenation will be taken up under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. At a meeting on…
Women achievers to be feted on Mar. 12
March 10, 2017As part of its first anniversary and International Women’s Day celebrations, Karnataka Rajya Sarvajana Mahila Hitarakshana Vedike will be felicitating women achievers with ‘Savithri Jyothi Bapule’ award at a programme organised at Maneyangala in Kalamandira premises on Mar. 12. The women selected for award include: P. Padma, Vidu. Vasantha Venkatesh, Savitha Prabhakar, M.K. Veena, Vidu….
Former President Dr. Radhakrishnan’s grandson Desiraju visits Mysuru
March 10, 2017Former President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s grandson and retired IAS Officer Keshav Desiraju, who was in Mysuru, visited the Heritage Bungalow (now housing Dr. S. Radhakrishnan’s Centre for Philosophy & Indian Culture) at Saraswathipuram here where the former President resided while in Mysuru. He also visited other places where Dr. Radhakrishnan spent most of…
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