Mysuru: Strongly condemning the gun attack on Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Kashmir, which claimed the lives of seven yatris besides injuring several others, over 50 activists of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a demonstration in front of the DC’s office here this morning. Alleging that the Jammu and Kashmir Government had failed to protect the…
Shabby work on laying water pipeline
July 13, 2017Sir, Recently the MCC has taken up the work of relaying water pipes by digging roads in many parts of the city. In Vijayanagar Railway Layout too, this exercise is being carried out and some residents have expressed their ire about the shabby work of the contractors for having broken the UGD pipelines. While most…
Horticultural Trainers stage protest in city
July 13, 2017Mysuru: Demanding fulfilment of their long-standing demands, about 40 Horticulture Trainers took out a protest rally in city this morning from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple to the DC’s office. The rally, which commenced from Temple, passed through Dufferin Clock Tower, D.D. Urs Road, JLB Road, Hunsur Road and culminated at the DC’s office where they staged…
Kudos to BJP MLA Suresh Kumar
July 13, 2017Sir, In recent times, it has become customary to burst crackers whenever some VIP politician arrives for some party function. BJP MLA Suresh Kumar, who was witness to this when he attended a puja ceremony at a party worker’s house recently, asked his party workers to get him a broomstick and they were shocked to…
Assault on man for making culprits pay fine for killing hen: Victim dies in hospital
July 13, 2017Mysuru: A person, who was assaulted brutally by two youths for making them pay fine for running over a hen on July 7, breathed his last at a private hospital in city yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Manjunath (40), son of Marigowda and a resident of Bore Anandooru at Yelwal in the taluk….
Cabinet okays recruitment of 11,000 Pourakarmikas
July 13, 2017Bengaluru: The State Cabinet yesterday gave its approval for rules framed for recruitment-cum-regularisation of 11,000 Pourakarmikas (civic workers) in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and other Urban Local Bodies across the State. Speaking to press persons after the Cabinet meeting, Law Minister T.B. Jayachandra said it was also decided that the State Government will make…
Police Helpline celebrates 17th anniversary
July 13, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru Police Helpline celebrated its 17th anniversary yesterday. Started on July 12, 2000 when C. Chandrashekar was the City Police Commissioner, it has been helping scores of women facing domestic problems, elders, people with depression and students with problems. Police Commissioner Dr. A. Subrahmanyeswara Rao, Helpline volunteers and Police staff celebrated the anniversary…
Rohini Sindhuri is new Hassan DC
July 13, 2017Hassan: The State Government yesterday named Rohini Sindhuri as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Hassan. V. Chaitra, who was serving as Hassan DC, has been transferred as the Managing Director of Karnataka Residential Educational Institution’s Society. Rohini Sindhuri, previously worked as Mandya ZP CEO, Managing Director of Karnataka Food and Civil Supply Corporation, Bengaluru…
The pathetic state of Roopanagar Road
July 13, 2017This is the current situation of SBI Colony and Roopanagar Road in city. Residents say that despite lodging several complaints, no action has been taken in this regard. A lot of people have fallen injuring themselves while avoiding the potholes. Authorities concerned are urged to initiate action soon.
Mithali Raj becomes leading ODI run-scorer
July 13, 2017Indian Women’s Cricket Team captain Mithali Raj entered the record books becoming the leading run-scorer in women’s ODI cricket. She achieved this while playing against Australia, yesterday. Mithali needed just 33 runs to break the record set by England’s Charlotte Edward (5992 runs in 191 matches). She not only went past the record but also…
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