The simplest advisory ‘Eat to live, don’t live to eat,’ that is not heard often nowadays, cannot be surpassed for its power of wisdom guiding one to go on a journey of healthy life spanning the full distance of four score and twenty (one hundred years). The expression, attributed to Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), noted American…
HOPCOMS: Some suggestions
July 20, 2017Sir, HOPCOMS is catering to the vegetable and fruit requirement of consumers in the State. However, most of the outlets need proper upkeep and cleanliness. At present, there is no proper arrangement to notify the day’s rates for items that are available for sale. Whatever the salesman demands has to be paid. I am witness…
JD(S) Meet at Hunsur on July 25
July 20, 2017Mysuru: A massive convention of JD(S) workers will take place at Hunsur on July 25. A meeting was held in this regard at the residence of MLA G.T. Devegowda here on Tuesday. Speaking at the meeting, former MP A.H. Vishwanath, who joined the JD(S) recently and has been declared as the party candidate for Hunsur…
Seeking HDK back as CM, State Women JD(S) leaders offer puja at Ch’Hill
July 20, 2017Mysuru: State JD(S) Women Brigade Members offered special puja to Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari at the Temple atop Chamundi Hill here yesterday morning seeking H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) back as the Chief Minister. About 200 women JD(S) leaders from Mysuru, Tumakuru, Bengaluru, Kalaburagi, Raichur and other districts climbed the steps to reach the Hill Temple. Earlier to…
Handball Tournament Winners
July 20, 2017The boys handball team of St. Thomas High School which won the U-17 Handball Tournament are seen with PE Teacher Arun Arya Mishra, Vice Principal N. Swaminath, Principal Madhumathi, School Manager Rev. Prakash Abraham, Treasurer Rajan Zachriah and Coach Tara R. Aragam Coach.
Mandya MP threatens Forest Officers: Puttaraju rubbishes allegations
July 20, 2017Says Puttannaiah responsible for illegal mining at Pandavapura Mandya: Mandya MP C.S. Puttaraju has rubbished allegations made by Deputy Conservator of Forests S. Dhananjay accusing the MP of allegedly preventing Forest Officials from discharging their duties of stopping illegal mining activities at Chinnakurali and Honaganahalli GP limits in Pandavapura. Addressing press persons yesterday, the MP…
Forest Guard dies of heart attack in train
July 20, 2017Mysuru: A Forest Guard, who was coming to Mysuru from Bhadravathi for treatment, died of heart attack in the train when it reached city last night. The Forest Guard has been identified as H. Devaraj (51), a native of Bhadravathi, who was working in Chikkamagalur. He leaves behind his wife Varalakshmi and two daughters. Devaraj,…
Insurance Employees stage protest against GST on Policy premium
July 20, 2017Mysuru: Demanding removal of GST (Goods and Services Tax) on Insurance Policy premiums, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Employees staged a demonstration in front of the main office at Millennium Circle on Mysuru-Bengaluru Road and at five other branches in city on Tuesday. Expressing opposition to bring Insurance premiums under the GST ambit, the employees said…
Geologist transferred
July 20, 2017Mandya: Close to the heels of the State Government shunting out DIG Roopa for exposing irregularities in Parappana Agrahara Jail, Nagabhushan, a senior geologist of the Mines and Geology Department, who had issued a notice to a stone quarry belonging to a close relative of Mandya MP C.S. Puttaraju for payment of fine for violating…
ICC Women’s World Cup 2017: Indian eves eye final berth
July 20, 2017Indian women will aim to turn the tables when they take on six-time champions Australia in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup in Derby, England today. India sports a poor record against Australia, having lost 34 out of 42 games the two teams have played so far. But the Mithali Raj-led Indian…
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