Mysuru: Just three days are left for you to purchase an ISI-marked helmet as prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). For, the city Police, as announced earlier, will launch a drive from Feb.1 to penalise two-wheeler riders and pillion if they are not wearing ISI helmets. Interestingly, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has decided…
‘Step up Mysuru’ run for fitness
January 28, 2018Mysuru: Marking Republic Day, Team Sanskriti had organised ‘Step up Mysuru’ run in city this morning to promote fitness awareness among the youth of Mysuru. The 6-kilometre run commenced in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at around 6 am and passed through K.R. Circle, D. Devaraja Urs Road, JLB Road, Ramaswamy Circle, Chamaraja Double Road,…
Indira Canteens to dish out more quantity for same price
January 28, 2018Bengaluru: Come Feb. 1, Indira Canteens across the State will serve extra quantity of breakfast at the same subsidised price. Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has directed the authorities to serve more quantity of breakfast since there were public complaints. According to regulars at the canteens, they were forced to buy two tokens to have their fill….
Government withdraws controversial circular on criminal cases
January 28, 2018Bengaluru: The Home Ministry yesterday withdrew the controversial circular issued by the office of the Director-General and Inspector-General of Police (DG&IGP) to heads of all districts on dropping cases registered against “innocent minorities,” claiming that it was a “clerical error.” The circular, which had riled the BJP that said it amounted to “minority appeasement,” was…
District In-charge Secretary asks for information on farmer suicide
January 28, 2018Mysuru: District In-charge Secretary M. Lakshminarayana has asked the authorities to provide information on farmer suicide compensation cases in the district. Presiding over a District level progress review meeting at the DC office here recently, Lakshminarayana said that there were 21 farmer suicide compensation cases pending in the district, out of which 15 were in…
Plea to install life-size statue of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa
January 28, 2018Mysuru: Kodava Samaja, Mysuru had organised a function at Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle (Metropole Circle) on JLB Road here this morning to mark the 119th birth anniversary of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa. The bust of Cariappa in front of the petrol bunk at the circle was garlanded by Kodava Samaja President B.M. Nanaiah, Secretary…
Kurubarahalli Survey No. 4, Alanahalli Survey No. 41 row: Residents threaten to boycott polls
January 28, 2018Mysuru: Strongly condemning the apathy of Government officials, residents of Siddarthanagar, K.C. Layout and other localities coming under Kurubarahalli Survey No. 4 and Alanahalli Survey No. 41 have urged Chief Minister Siddharamaiah to show keenness on solving this land issue. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Linganna a member of Samaja Seva Trust, said that…
Hundreds take part in Mass Surya Namaskara
January 28, 2018Mysuru: Hundreds of Yoga enthusiasts from all ages took part in the Mass 108 Surya Namaskara, organised by Mysore Yoga Okkuta as part of its 17th anniversary and Ratha Sapthami, at the Palace premises early this morning. The event was organised in association with SPYSS, GSS Yogic Foundation, Baba Ramdev Patanjali Yoga Samiti and several…
The origins of Republic
January 28, 2018By Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy Indians celebrated Republic Day, popularly known as Ganarajyotsava with all solemnity and patriotism that it deserved. Years ago, I was in Delhi for some official work with Union Public Service Commission and I got a pass to witness the great spectacle of Ganarajyotsava from a vantage point and that is…
IPL 2018 Auction Day-2: Jaydev Unadkat becomes most expensive Indian
January 28, 2018Rajasthan Royals picks him for a whopping Rs.11.5 crore Bengaluru: Jaydev Unadkat became the most expensive Indian player on the second day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 auction being held at Bengaluru. As a shocker for Tymal Mills, who went for Rs.12 crore and played for RCB last year, remained unsold. Sunrisers Hyderabad:…
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