Month: April, 2017

Workshop for media fraternity on Child Rights and Child Protection
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Workshop for media fraternity on Child Rights and Child Protection

April 28, 2017

Mysuru: Noting that the media (both print and electronic) is one of the key stakeholders and partners in building a pro-child and child-sensitive environment, Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep stressed on the need for the media to follow ethics while reporting on child abuse and atrocities against children. He was speaking after inaugurating a half-day…

A folly or a veiled Ransom Note?
Columns, Over A Cup of Evening Tea

A folly or a veiled Ransom Note?

April 28, 2017

By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD It has been reported that our City Corporation authorities are thinking of making  Sayyaji Rao Road and Devaraj Urs Road a complete ‘No Parking’ zone just because they will soon be providing us a multi-level underground parking lot in the Town Hall premises. I think this is one of…

Three-day Ugadi Sangeetotsava at Mysore Palace from Apr. 29
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Three-day Ugadi Sangeetotsava at Mysore Palace from Apr. 29

April 28, 2017

Mysuru: With the long weekend approaching and the footfall to various tourist locations in and around   Mysuru expected to increase, the Mysore Palace Board is all set to treat the visitors with cultural programmes under Ugadi Sangeetotsava at its premises from Apr. 29 to May 1. The Mysuru Police Band will perform on Apr. 29…

Water tax dues reach a whopping Rs. 120 crore!
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Water tax dues reach a whopping Rs. 120 crore!

April 28, 2017

Mysuru: The water tax dues payable to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has accumulated to a whopping Rs.120 crore forcing the MCC authorities to take stern measures against defaulters. Accordingly, MCC officials, led by Commissioner G. Jagadeesha, have disconnected water supply to three domestic connections in Giridarshini Layout, one such connection in Ward 43 near Highway…

Irregularities at Mysore Varsity, KSOU: Samithi demands probe
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Irregularities at Mysore Varsity, KSOU: Samithi demands probe

April 28, 2017

Mysuru: Demanding a probe into the alleged irregularities at University of Mysore (UoM) and Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), the Mysuru Vishwavidyanilaya Ulisi Horata Samithi has said that it would submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister as well as the Prime Minister seeking a probe. Addressing a press meet at a private hotel in…

UoM students accuse Professor of partiality
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UoM students accuse Professor of partiality

April 28, 2017

Mysuru: A section of students from the Department of Environment Sciences, University of Mysore (UoM), has complained against Prof. A.G. Deviprasad accusing him of partiality. In a written complaint to the Acting Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar, 16 students have alleged that Deviprasad, a Professor of Biodiversity, was being partial towards them as they have not…

Former MLA K. Madegowda passes away
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Former MLA K. Madegowda passes away

April 28, 2017

Mysuru: Former MLA K. Madegowda (85), passed away at a private hospital in city yesterday following prolonged illness. Madegowda, who was ill, was undergoing treatment in his brother’s hospital – Mahadeshwara Nursing Home in Siddarthanagar here where he passed away after failing to respond to the treatment. He leaves behind his wife Rajamma, sons Mahesh…

Tanishq launches Swarnam Akshaya Tritiya collection
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Tanishq launches Swarnam Akshaya Tritiya collection

April 28, 2017

Mysuru: Tanishq, India’s most trusted jewellery brand, has launched a special Swarnam collection which will be made exclusively available for customers to ring in the auspicious occasion of Akshaya  Tritiya tomorrow. Swarnam offers a gorgeous range of bangles, pendants, earrings, neckpieces, rings, mangalsutra and pendant earring sets that start at Rs. 20,000. The collection features…

Bloody bungling
Editorial

Bloody bungling

April 28, 2017

British man of letters and celebrated poet John Milton (1608-1674) has been quoted as saying: A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit. His thought, expressed in this unique way, connecting book and blood may prompt one to ponder over the need for bestowing more care and attention to both. While the…

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