Mysuru: The Cultural Forum of Vijaya Vittala PU College was inaugurated by renowned film director and writer Nagathihalli Chandrashekar at Vijaya Vittala PU College auditorium here recently. Speaking on the occasion, Nagathihalli Chandrashekar expressed his happiness over the enthusiasm of students for their involvement in cultural activities and said, “Art is the soul of one’s…
Students demand free bus passes for all communities
July 12, 2017Mysuru: The members of the AIDSO and AIDYO staged a protest here yesterday demanding bus passes for students belonging to all communities. Gathering in front of the DC’s office, the members said hitherto only SC/ST students were being given free bus passes and urged that this facility should be extended to students of all communities….
Frequent protests: DC warns of legal action against petrol bunk owners
July 12, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep has warned of taking legal action against petrol bunk owners for staging protests by closing retail outlets frequently and causing inconvenience to the public. The DC, in a press release, has stated that the bunk owners on June 16 and July 5 had staged protest illegally and had not…
Impeccable iridescent gown !!!
July 12, 2017With its blue and green plumage, this peacock at Bandipur National Park, appears to be wearing a iridescent attractive gown, that no fashion designer can imitate! [Pic. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav]
Wipro unit in city shuts down; Employees stage dharna
July 12, 2017Mysuru: The sinking scenario in the country is that not only new jobs are created but in the IT industry techies are being mercilessly sacked. In the light of this another shocking incident in our city, where the Wipro Lighting Unit has pulled down shutters rendering the employees jobless is indeed a sad occasion. The…
Thought for food
July 12, 2017Noted oil chemist, food scientist, nutritionist and food historian, all rolled into one, Dr. K.T. Achaya (1923-2002) in his well-researched work titled Indian Food: A Historical Companion (Oxford University Press 1994), expedited during his brief association with Mysuru-based Central Food Technological Research Institute (considered as the golden years of the national laboratory), has authoritatively observed…
MP Pratap Simha inaugurates drinking water RO unit at Metagalli
July 12, 2017Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha yesterday inaugurated the drinking water RO unit provided by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) at the slums in Metagalli here. The unit has been built at a cost of Rs.10 lakh. This is the second unit the IOC is providing under its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) in city. Lauding the gesture…
Blocked drain in Old Bandikeri needs to be cleared
July 12, 2017A drainage which passes through Hamali Colony in Bandipalya is causing a lot of inconvenience to the residents as foul smell is emanating from the drain and also the drain has to be cleaned as it is partially blocked by stones. Authorities concerned are urged to get the drain cleaned soon.
LPG distributor appeals for availing benefits of ‘Ujjwala’ scheme
July 12, 2017Mysuru: H.P. Gas Distributors Mysuru Zone Convenor Mehul J. Patel has appealed the public to avail the benefits of the Union Government’s ‘Ujjwala’ free LPG connection scheme. Addressing a press meet here recently, Mehul Patel said that the Union Government’s ambitious ‘Ujjwala’ scheme was launched in the district last month. A total of 2,89,575 beneficiaries…
Digital Life Certificate: Pensioners’ ordeal to get re-scanned
July 12, 2017Sir, Consequent upon the decision of the Central authorities of the Provident Fund Organisation, under the Ministry of Labour, to adopt Digital Life Certificate of all pensioners in place of the earlier paper-based Certificate which was being submitted after 15th of November every year (through the respective Banks where the pensioner had his/her account), all…
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