Mysuru: The hundi collection at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill stands at Rs. 24.09 crore in 2016-2017. Interestingly, when the hundis were opened in March this year, Rs. 3.3 lakh in demonetised currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 were found. In 2014-15, Rs. 18.33 crore was collected as revenue while Rs….
Three bullets removed from injured Mysuru soldier
May 2, 2017Mysuru: B. Ramesh, a soldier from Bhadregowdanakoppal in Yelwal hobli here, who was seriously injured during a crossfire between Army personnel and terrorists at Kupwara in Jammu & Kashmir on Apr. 26 and admitted to the Military Hospital in Srinagar, is said to be out of danger. AC C.L. Ananda, who was in constant touch…
Mysuru AC’s Office goes online: Public can instantly obtain records of revenue cases
May 2, 2017Mysuru: The Assistant Commissioner’s (AC) office in the DC Office premises has gone online and people can access the details of cases filed in Revenue Courts. As part of the digitisation programme initiated by the State Government, people can access the records of the revenue cases filed in the Assistant Commissioner’s Court. The facility that…
Mayor denies misuse of free mobile phones
May 2, 2017Mysuru: 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…
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