Mysuru: Denying charges that certain Corporators misused free mobile connections offered by BSNL under CUG (Closed User Group) which led to the disconnection of all mobile phones, Mayor M.J. Ravikumar alleged that the MCC Commissioner did not bring to the notice of the MCC Council, the circular issued by the Directorate of Municipal Administration on…
Trade Unions take out rally in city to mark May Day
May 2, 2017Mysuru: Hundreds of members of Centre for Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) took out a rally to mark the International Labour Day (May Day) in city yesterday. The rally began from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple and passed through main thoroughfares of the city. The participants raised slogans against the alleged…
Exotic fruits make seasonal entry into city
May 2, 2017Mysuru: Exotic summer fruits like Jamun, Litchi and Rose Apple have arrived in the city along with the seasonal mangoes, jackfruits, musk melons and water melons. These delicate and tasty fruits are also priced high and are sold at select pockets of the city. They are nutritious in their own right and have a distinct…
New India in the Making
May 2, 2017Here are three developments: Banning of Red Beacon, Implementation of RERA and Dynamic Pricing of Petrol By N. Niranjan Nikam May 1, was not only International Labour Day, but it was also a day in our country when a slew of Acts and Rules came into effect. Actually, there were three changes which is supposed…
Rotary Club of Ivory City to felicitate child actress
May 2, 2017Mysuru: Rotary Club of Ivory City will felicitate child actress Siri Vanalli (in pic.) at its meeting tomorrow (May 3) at 7 pm at Hotel Casa Clark’s Inn here in recognition of her achievements in sports, fine arts and films. Rotary District Governor Rtn. Dr. R.S. Nagarajuna will be the chief guest. Siri Vanalli received…
Dissent is a vital part of nationalism. We need it. Enforced nationalism is counter-productive
May 2, 2017By T.J.S. George It is part of India’s Vedic wisdom that even amrut, when taken in excess, turns poisonous. The case of nationalism is no different: Too much of it becomes counter-productive. Narendra Dabholkar, Govind Pansare and M.M.Kalburgi were nationalists, proud of their country and working for its betterment. But they were independent thinkers like…
Colourful procession marks Bhagiratha Jayanti in city
May 2, 2017Mysuru: A grand procession with over 2000 people taking part marked Bhagiratha Jayanti celebrations in the city this morning organised under the joint aegis of District Administration, Kannada and Culture Department and Zilla Bhagiratha Jayantotsava Samithi. Mayor M.J. Ravi Kumar flagged off the procession at Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple. The colourful procession, accompanied by a host…
Writers demand probe into irregularities in District Kannada Sahitya Parishat
May 2, 2017Seek postponing Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana Mysuru: Demanding a probe into alleged corruption and irregularities in Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Parishat, several writers and members of various Kannada organisations have demanded postponement of Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana. Taking part at a meeting organised by the Kannada and Culture Department at the Department Office…
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May 2, 2017We are in no frame of mind to either remember or express our gratitude to the unknown inventor of the wheel, at a time of the distant past, trying to know even the approximate date of which epoch-making event happened is neither academic nor rewarding. Also, origins of the skill and means of creating fire,…
Coconut growers to take out massive rally in Ch’nagar tomorrow
May 2, 2017Chamarajanagar: Alleging that the Chamarajanagar District Administration had completely failed in providing relief to drought hit coconut growers, who have suffered massive losses, Kannada Chaluvali leader Vatal Nagaraj has said a massive rally will be taken out in Chamarajanagar tomorrow (May 3) in protest against administrative apathy. Speaking to press persons here on Sunday after…
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