Bengaluru: After marathon meetings with party leaders, AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka K.C. Venugopal has sent out a clear message to the party men by saying “Bury the hatchet if you want to retain power.” “If the party is united and if the workers are united, then people will stand by us. Our mantra…
Party leaders are forcing me to quit, says Vishwanath
May 26, 2017Mysuru: Former MP and Congress leader A.H. Vishwanath has claimed that the Congress leaders in the State including Siddharamaiah are forcing him to quit. Speaking to reporters here yesterday, Vishwanath said “I have never said that I will quit Congress, but the party leaders are creating such a situation. Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President…
Kuppanna Park Dance Fountain will spring to lilting music from tomorrow
May 26, 2017Mysuru: The dancing fountain at Kuppanna Park (Nishad Bagh) in city will spring to lilting music at 7 pm from tomorrow (May 27). This lively spectacle will see the fountain dancing to 32 songs from 7pm to 8.30 pm with two intervals. The entry fee for adults is Rs. 20 and for children (aged between…
It’s D.K. Shivakumar or S.R. Patil as KPCC Chief
May 26, 2017Bengaluru: The Congress High Command seems to be veering towards appointing either Karnataka Power Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) or former IT BT Minister S.R. Patil as the party’s State Unit President. This decision has been taken following the submission of a report by newly-appointed General Secretary in-Charge of Karnataka K.C. Venugopal and his team of…
Parking woes of our city
May 26, 2017Animal world outside Zoo According to Political Science, good governance means the greatest good of the greatest number. Not the good of a community or a vested interest. Last Wednesday around 5 pm I was passing in front of the main gate of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo) in my car. The road was…
Generic Drugs: The Murkier Side
May 26, 2017By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Last week, I explained the difference between branded and generic drugs and also told you why most doctors prescribe branded drugs exclusively although they may be considerably more expensive than the latter. Today in our country most branded drugs are manufactured by very reputed companies and because their very…
Police hold Route March ahead of Ramzan
May 26, 2017Mysuru: In the run up to the forthcoming Holy Ramzan Month and the 2018 Assembly polls, the Devaraja Sub-division Police conducted a Route March in city this morning to instil confidence among people. Through the Route March, the Police have sent a message to the people that mischief mongers will be dealt with iron hand…
DC chairs disabled persons grievances meet
May 26, 2017Mysuru: Over a hundred differently abled persons from across the district attended the grievances meet jointly organised by the District Administration, ZP, Women and Child Welfare Department and Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens at the ZP hall here this morning. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep….
Vajrotsava: Datta Peetha Titles conferred
May 26, 2017Vajrotsava Day-6: As part of the Diamond Jubilee and 75th birthday celebrations of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji and 19th anniversary of Nada Mantapa, Datta Peetha Titles were awarded to the following persons at Nada Mantapa in Ganapathy Ashrama premises on Ooty Road in Dattanagar this morning: Veda Nidhi: Virupaksham Koundinya Ghanapathi, Tirupati (Rig Veda); Nada…
Private players oppose MUDA’s 50:50 ratio for development
May 26, 2017Mysuru: Private layout developers and house building cooperative societies that come under Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) limits, have expressed stiff opposition to the move of the MUDA to share the land in a 50:50 ratio. In a meeting held yesterday at the MUDA office on JLB Road here which was chaired by MUDA Chairman…
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