Mysuru: The controversial Rs.12 crore road straightening work on Hunsur Road, which has faced the ire and opposition of the public, has now reached the Office of the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. In an e-mail letter to the Minister, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has urged him to withdraw the project…
MCC to take action on stray cattle
November 22, 2017Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner G. Jagadeesha, in a press release, has warned cattle owners not to leave them on roads and public places, as they were causing a lot of problems to the public besides hampering the smooth flow of traffic in city. The Commissioner said that the cattle were found near garbage…
New pension scheme for Medical Education Department staff
November 22, 2017Belagavi: Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharana Prakash Patil has said that the department staff will be brought under a new pension scheme. Speaking at the Legislative Council during the Winter Session of the State Legislature at Suvarna Soudha here on Monday, Dr. Patil said a proposal on the new pension scheme for doctors and other…
Ramdas accuses Congress of manipulating voters’ list in city
November 22, 2017Mysuru: Accusing the ruling Congress of manipulating the voters’ list in order to suit its electoral fortunes, former Minister and senior BJP leader S.A. Ramdas has demanded action against those officials who were responsible for manipulation. Addressing a press meet at a private hotel in city yesterday, Ramdas said that a total of 26,065 voters…
Fish deaths in KRS Boating Pond: KRS Police book three cases
November 22, 2017Mandya: KRS Police have booked three cases pertaining to fish deaths in KRS Boating Pond of Brindavan Gardens, in the district recently. It may be recalled that hundreds of fish of various species, especially the Mahseer, at the boating pond were found dead and floating in the pond on Oct.31, due to toxic bait used…
Why is Mysuru Airport jinxed?
November 22, 2017One day it is there and the other day it is gone. Again it comes after a hue and cry and it vanishes without a trace. Air service from and to Mysuru has become the proverbial Hamlet’s Ghost, much to the chagrin of Mysureans, especially those who depend on tourism for their bread and butter….
Girl from Bengaluru goes missing in Mysuru
November 22, 2017Mysuru: A 21-year-old girl, residing in Bengaluru, who had come to city to see her brother who is studying in a college here, has gone missing from Nov.15. The missing girl has been identified as Lavanya, who is residing with her Aunt at Bapuji Nagar in Bengaluru after the demise of her parents. She is…
Dance reality contest in city on Nov. 26
November 22, 2017Mysuru: N.V.S. (Natural Valuable Support) Creations, Mysuru, as part of its second anniversary, has organised Cultural Competitions (Season-3) in city. A Dance Reality Round will be held on Nov.26 from 10 am at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall, Krishnamurthypuram here and the Grand Finale will be held on Dec.3. Pratibha Puraskar will be presented to talented…
Street dog menace
November 22, 2017Sir, The street dog menace is causing anxiety among citizens in Madhuvana Layout of Srirampura II Stage. Nearly 25 street dogs frequently attack children, aged persons, paper boys and two-wheeler riders. My repeated request in writing to the Corporation Commissioner don’t seem to be considered seriously. Will the area Corporator look into this and address…
Vijayapura man’s unique literary service on wheels
November 22, 2017Mysuru: Here is a classic story of a person from Vijayapura who has come all the way from his home town to city on his scooter decorated with Kannada flags and aptly called ‘Sahitya Sarige’ to participate in the 83rd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana. The interesting person is Bheemaraya Hoogara hailing from Badavanabagewadi of Devadurga in…
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