My friend Sudhir was away in Spain and Portugal for 20 days and returned a few days back. He was in Mysuru yesterday on some business and came to see me. “Rain in Spain falls mainly on the Plain,” I began asking him, “Is it true?” He laughed and said he was actually in Lisbon,…
Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has predicted early polls to Karnataka Assembly and announced scheduling of political conventions to put JD(S) on poll mode. Speaking to media persons at JP Bhavan, the JD(S) party office in Bengaluru yesterday, he said that considering the manner in which the Congress and the BJP were preparing…
Mysuru: The ancient Gopura or Watch Tower (Gaali Mantapa) atop Chamundi Hill is in for a major makeover with the installation of a telescope to view the panoramic scenes of Mysuru city; a beautiful park so that tourists can enjoy a windy time and strong fencing to prevent graffiti and ugly writings on the walls…
Mysuru: After exotic summer fruits like Jamun, Litchi and Rose Apple, it is time to savour some raw dates that have flooded the market, straight from dry areas around India. Bright yellow and red raw dates have arrived in Mysuru and are being sold at streets and at places where there are tourist rush. These are…
Mysuru: The Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) conducted its monthly meeting yesterday and this time it was with Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner G. Jagadeesha. At the meeting, five topics were discussed: Computerisation of property tax, rampant violations of building codes, formation of ward committees, rampant use of plastic sheets to make idlies by hotels and…
Mysuru: The State Government has failed to protect the law and order which is resulting in Mangaluru becoming a place for terrorists, regretted former Minister S. Suresh Kumar here yesterday. Speaking to media persons, Suresh Kumar, who held the State Government responsible for the violence following the murder of RSS activist Sharath, said that Mangaluru…
Assault on man for making culprits cough up fine Mysuru: Yelwal Police have arrested two persons, who had gone absconding after brutally assaulting a person, who had made them cough up fine for running over a chicken. The arrests have been made within 24 hours of the crime. The arrested persons have been identified as…
Mysuru: The Mysuru Bar Association has suspended two members for misconduct. The suspended members are advocates H.V.S. Murthy and Shivanna. The two were accused of forcefully taking the Association’s office keys on July 6 in the absence of the Association President, Vice-President and Secretary. Following a written complaint by the office staff Nagesh stating that…
Bengaluru: Amidst allegations that Government doctors would get commission if they prescribe drugs to be bought from private pharmacies, the Health Department has issued a circular cautioning that Government doctors will get their salary this month only if they sign a declaration stating that they won’t prescribe medicines from private pharmacies. Health Department Principal Secretary…
Mysuru: There are people who immerse themselves in a book, go shopping or watch their favourite movies in their leisure hours. And there are those who fly kites. Kite-flying, a sport-cum-leisure activity that was very popular among youths in Mysuru has become extinct now, thanks to emergence of high-rises and reduction of open spaces. A…
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