Bengaluru: AICC Vice-President Rahul Gandhi inaugurated ‘Indira Canteen,’ the controversial but ambitious programme of Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, at Kanakanapalya, near Ashoka Pillar in Jayanagar, here this morning. Briefly addressing the gathering and lauding the efforts of the State Government, Rahul Gandhi said that this unique initiative of the Congress government in Karnataka to serve affordable…
Mysuru: Rains lashed the city continuously from evening of Monday and yesterday, claiming the life of a man in city. The heavy downpour also played spoilsport rendering the Independence Day celebration a damp squib. The 42-year-old man, identified as Madhandhar alias Magy, a worker in a meat shop, died when the wall of his house…
Mysuru: Stating that women victims should not be harassed in Police Stations by asking them repeated questions, State Women’s Commission Chairperson Nagalakshmi Bai has asked the Police to give a patient hearing to victims. She was speaking at a meeting on the measures to be taken for preventing crimes against women and to review the…
Mysuru: The 71st Independence Day celebrations were held in rainy conditions across the city yesterday, with District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa hoisting the National Flag at the Torch Light Parade Grounds in Bannimantap amid a light drizzle. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Dr. Mahadevappa recalled the contributions and sacrifices made by Freedom fighters,…
Bengaluru: The State Government is mulling on the idea of setting up a ‘Knowledge City’ (Jnana Nagara) to take the higher education to international standards and by 2018 every Gram Panchayat (GP) in the State will have WiFi facility. Chief Minister Siddharamaiah made these announcements at the Independence Day address to the State at the…
Mysuru: A delegation led by Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) and Kukkarahalli Ulisu Group has demanded eviction of encroachments including demolition of illegal buildings on Poornaiah Canal in Sharadadevinagar here. The delegation, led by MGP Secretary M.M. Shenoi, submitted a memorandum in this regard to Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep at his office here this morning. They…
By S. Kenneth Shishir The upgraded version of the Mysore Palace Board website (www.mysorepalace.gov.in), which is fully responsive, user-friendly and content-protective with e-ticketing system and world class design, is all set to be launched tomorrow. The website has been upgraded by Naveen Kavirathna of Future Design Technologies, Mysuru, who has also developed the online ticketing…
Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep chaired a review meeting on dengue called by National Vector Borne Diseases Control Project (NVBDCP) at his office here this morning. District Vector Borne Diseases Control Officer Dr. Chidambara briefed about the instructions given by NVBDCP and gave a powerpoint presentation in this regard. Stating that controlling dengue and…
By T.J.S. George August 15, 1947 will go down in history as one of the most memorable dates, not for India alone but for Asia and the world… For India, it marks the beginning of a new age, a new outlook, a new future. For the world it gives a new idea and a new…
Mysuru: Following publication of news items in SOM’s WhatsApp Us column on various dates, the MCC has clarified on the following: For the news item titled ‘Clear this blocked drains in Hanumanthanagar’ published on July 21, the MCC has clarified that garbage and wastes have been removed and the drains cleaned. For the news item…
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