Madikeri: Taking strong exception to the Karnataka Government’s decision to celebrate Tipu Sultan’s birth anniversary on Nov. 10, the Tipu Virodhi Horata Samithi has called for a Kodagu bandh on Nov. 10. The decision was taken this morning at a meeting of the Samithi in Madikeri. President of Tipu Virodhi Horata Samithi President Abhimanyu Kumar…
‘Kumara Parva-2018’ launched: Kumaraswamy hits out at Siddharamaiah
November 8, 2017Mysuru: State JD(S) President and former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) launched a tirade at Chief Minister Siddharamaiah saying that he would not be surprised if Siddharamaiah resorts to misuse the Government machinery to target JD(S) MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) representing Chamundeshwari constituency, from where the CM is planning to contest the 2018 Assembly polls. Addressing…
JD(S) flags, banners flood Mysuru-Hunsur Road
November 8, 2017Mysuru: Traffic snarls were witnessed on the Mysuru-Hunsur Highway yesterday as a large number of JD(S) supporters headed to Lingadevarakoppalu for the launch of the party’s campaign for the 2018 Assembly polls. The road to Lingadevarakoppalu on Mysuru-Hunsur Highway, situated at a distance of about 14kms from the city and a stretch of the Ring…
City girls represent State in wheelchair basketball
November 8, 2017Mysuru: Four girls from city are taking part in the national-level wheelchair basketball championship being held at Hyderabad from Sunday last. A total of 12 players have been selected to represent the State in the tournament among which four players — S. Sunitha, T. Sujatha, K. Kanchana and P. Dhanamma — from Mysuru have been…
Magic boxes to prevent rain havoc in Paduvarahalli
November 8, 2017Mysuru: The recent rains caused havoc in many areas across the city. It was probably for the first time that the officials were exposed to the lacunae when it came to managing rain-related woes. Among the areas which faced problem was Paduvarahalli where rain water entered houses, causing nightmare to the residents. In fact, Chief…
Ensure full implementation of schemes by March, CM to DCs
November 8, 2017Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah yesterday issued strict instructions to Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of Zilla Panchayats to focus on 100 per cent implementation of all Government schemes within the end of this financial year (March 2018). Addressing a conference of DCs, ZP CEOs and Heads of Government Departments, the CM sought…
CET to be held on Apr. 18, 19
November 8, 2017Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) announced the dates for the Common Entrance Test (CET) 2018. The examinations will be held a fortnight earlier than 2017 owing to the Assembly elections which are scheduled during April-May 2018. The CET, which is a gateway for government and government-quota seats in engineering, technology, farm science, Ayurveda, Yoga…
Demonetisation: ‘Black Day’ observed
November 8, 2017Mysuru: It is exactly a year ago since Prime Minister Narendra Modi sprang demonetisation surprise on the country. Even after a year, the opinion is divided over whether it was a good move or a bad one. Even as the Opposition decided to observe Nov. 8 as ‘Black Day’, the ruling BJP is going all…
Thoughts on Patriotism Nationalism and Jingoism – 1: Inspired by Ramachandra Guha and Art Buchwald
November 8, 2017I was a student of Political Science in the college. Now as a journalist in a democracy I am practising politics-dominated profession — journalism. My mentor Prof. G.T. Narayana Rao was teasing me for my studies in politics. According to him, as a Professor of Mathematics, it is a misnomer to call a dry art…
Pet talk
November 8, 2017By Maneka Gandhi In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains what has to be done in cases of broken bones for cats and dogs What to do in cases of broken bones for dogs? The primary goals of treatment are to reduce pain, lower the risk of additional accidents, and avoid infection of open wounds….
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