Ponnampet: After fighting legal battles for years against the destruction of River Cauvery catchment areas in the name of development, people of Kodagu finally hit the streets this morning and demanded scrapping of projects that would destroy the greenery and upset the ecological balance. Thousands attended a massive protest rally held in Kutta, a border…
Dera Chief rape verdict violence: Haryana’s Panchkula, Sirsa tense, under control
August 26, 2017Sirsa, Haryana: There was no report of violence since last night in Sirsa in Haryana, which houses the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters, Police said, asserting that the situation is under control in the district. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in Panchkula, Ashok Kumar, has been suspended. At least 30 people were killed and 250 injured…
Theme-based paintings adorn city walls to attract Dasara tourists
August 26, 2017Mysuru: Caparisoned elephant, the most loveable Mahishasura, Pattada Kudure, traditional wrestling, Chikka Gadiyara (Dufferin Clock), Nandi Bull, modern art and a host of other paintings reflecting the rich culture and tradition of Mysuru will be adorning the walls of the Central Business District and other tourist places in the city. This is a precursor to…
Bheema-Balarama Bonding is there for everyone to see
August 26, 2017By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Elephants are known to develop strong, intimate bonds between friends and family members. There have been reports of elephants forming life-long friendships with each other. Though male elephants have a reputation as loners, wildlife researchers have observed that male elephants have best friends with whom they associate for years. Even younger…
Mysuru Warriors eye KPL title
August 26, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru Warriors, which has been given a new look with 13 new players joining the team during the player auction, has set its goal to reclaim the Karbonn Smartphones KPL title which it last won in 2014 season. The team, owned by Mysuru-based N.R. Group, introduced its players at an event held at…
Dera’s Mysuru Ashrama out of bounds for visitors
August 26, 2017Mysuru: An eerie silence prevails at the Dera Sacha Sauda Ashrama in Mysuru as a few followers of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh were present at the complex ever since the verdict was to come out from the Special CBI Court yesterday. Even after the verdict that convicted the spiritual guru was…
If youths can, why can’t MCC?
August 26, 2017This is the question posed by Swachha Mysuru Member Sumanth Channagiri to the MCC. According to Sumanth, there is a public toilet built by MCC close to BGS Apollo Hospital on Adichunchanagiri Road. The toilet remains closed most of the time because it has a leaking water sump. The branches of a tree are jutting…
I will settle down in Mysuru along with family members: Actress Malavika
August 26, 2017Mysuru: Even as speculations are rife that actress Malavika Avinash is planning to contest the 2018 Assembly Polls from K.R. Constituency on BJP ticket, actress Malavika, who is also the BJP media co-spokesperson has said that she is settling down in Mysuru along with her family members. Speaking to SOM here recently, the actress said…
Mysuru all set to bat for KPL
August 26, 2017By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers It’s time for the most awaited cricket carnival of the State. Yes! The sixth edition of Karbonn Smartphones Karnataka Premier League is all set to begin at the famous Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sept. 1 and later will be spread to Mysuru for the second leg and Hubballi for the final leg…
The Godforsaken Godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
August 26, 2017“The majesty of law lies in the principle that no one is above the law” “Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah” Salutations to Lord Ganesha. Thanks for the holiday provided to worship, praise and feed the Lord who removes all obstructions in the life of believers who surrender to His glory and power. Being cooped up in…
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