Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to run Train No. 07315/07316, Vasco da Gama – Velankanni – Vasco da Gama Special on special fare to clear extra rush during feast of Our Lady of Good Health at Velankanni. Train No. 07315, Vasco da Gama – Velankanni Special departs Vasco da Gama at 11:20 hrs….
MOTHERS must adapt to today’s changing lifestyles
August 13, 2017Sir, KBG’s Abracadabra on MOTHER was touching (SOM dated Aug. 8). His description of losing his mother in a way that needn’t have been was almost like a confession. We still haven’t found the answers as to why elders sometimes become stubborn and refuse to co-operate with their well-meaning children in taking care and end…
Minority panel for district
August 13, 2017Mysuru: The Government issued an order to reconstitute District Standing Committee to review the facilities provided to minority communities by various departments of the district. The Committee will have Deputy Commissioner as Chairman. The members are ZP CEO, SP, City Police Commissioner, DDPI, District Employment Exchange Officer, District Industries Centre General Manager, Lead Bank Officers,…
National Consumer Fair expo extended till Aug. 15
August 13, 2017Mysuru: The National Consumer Fair Exhibition, which is being held at the Dasara Exhibition Ground in Ittegegud here, has been extended till Aug. 15. The expo which has a 90 ft. tall replica of the Eiffel Tower, Robotic Animal Kingdom, Selfie Gallery, over 25 amusement rides and over 100 handlooms, footwear, garments, food products and…
School auto and van drivers groomed on road safety
August 13, 2017Mysuru: The City Police had organised a workshop on Road safety for drivers of autorickshaws, vans and buses used for ferrying students to schools at Platinum Jubilee Hall at J.K. Grounds here this morning. Conducting the workshop Traffic ACP K.N. Madaiah suggested auto and van drivers to use only RTO approved LPG kits for greater…
Girl dies of suspected dengue
August 13, 2017Periyapatna: In yet another dengue death reported from across the district in recent days, a 7-year-old girl form a Periyapatna village died of suspected dengue on Saturday. The deceased girl has been identified as Krupa, daughter of Mamatha and Lohith couple of Doddahonnur village in the taluk. Krupa was a 2nd standard student of a…
Chess Champ: IM Thejkumar
August 13, 2017Chess is a traditional sport and has been patronised in our country for a long time. Mysuru has been producing talented players from time to time who have gone on to represent the country in different levels. One such player who has been consistently doing well in the National and International level is Mysuru-based IM…
Five killed in J&K this morning
August 13, 2017Srinagar: Two soldiers and three militants were killed in a gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district this morning, Police said. The three militants, who are yet to be identified, were holed up in a house in Awneera village. “The encounter has ended, but searches are continuing in the area,” the Police said, adding that…
SUCI opposes abolition of subsidy on LPG
August 13, 2017Mysuru: Over 50 members of Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) District Committee staged a protest at Agrahara Circle here yesterday condemning the proposal of the Union Government to scrap subsidy on domestic LPG. They expressed apprehension that kerosene too may come under the policy. Committee Secretary B. Ravi and others were present.
Drawing & painting competition
August 13, 2017Mysuru: The 6th IJCC Onam Inter School Drawing and Painting competition and Children’s Painting Exhibition, organised by the Infant Jesus Catholic Centre (IJCC), will be held on Sept. 3 at the Infant Jesus Cathedral on Hunsur Road, Hinkal. Msgr. George Alukka – Vicar General, Diocese of Mandya, will inaugurate the competition at 3.30 pm. George…
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