Mysuru: A Khadi Urban Haat will be set up at Vijayanagar 3rd Stage soon, said Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industry Board (KSKVIB) Chairman Yaluvahalli N. Ramesh. He was addressing a press conference at the Government Guest House here yesterday and said that the State stood first in Khadi in the country. The State Government…
First Akhila Bharata Kannada Samskritika Sammelana in city on Feb.27, 28
February 26, 2018Sanskrit University VC Dr. Padma Shekar to chair the meet; Former Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily to inaugurate Mysuru: Akhila Bharata Kannada Samskritika Parishat has organised a two-day first Akhila Bharata Kannada Samskritika Sammelana at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall in Krishnamurthypuram here on Feb.27 and 28. Dr. Padma Shekar, Vice-Chancellor of Sanskrit University, will chair…
Exchange of Elephants from Mysuru Zoo for Rhinos from Singapore Zoo
February 26, 2018NGO files objections against the exchange citing cruelty Mysuru: The Mysuru Zoo’s proposal to exchange elephants for white Rhinos from the Singapore Zoo under Animal Exchange Programme has drawn strong criticism from an NGO which has filed objections against it on cruelty grounds. The Bengaluru-based Elsa Foundation, an animal and environment charity, is also co-ordinating…
CNC’s demand for autonomy for Kodagu: MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy to move Private Member Constitution (Amendment) Bill
February 26, 2018Madikeri: Former Union Minister and MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy has agreed to move a Private Member Constitution (Amendment) Bill in the ensuing Session of the Parliament in support of the demand of Codava National Council (CNC) seeking autonomy status for Kodagu. This was disclosed by CNC President N.U. Nachappa. A delegation led by Nachappa had…
‘Bigg Boss’ fame Nivedita Gowda submits application for voter registration
February 26, 2018Mysuru: As part of the Election Commission’s drive to popularise its SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) initiative, actress Niveditha Gowda of ‘Bigg Boss’ fame, submitted her application (Form No.6) for voter registration to the authorities who visited her house in Kanakadasanagar here on Saturday. After submitting her application, Niveditha Gowda urged the youth…
Tributes to late K.S. Puttannaiah
February 26, 2018Mysuru: Bahujana Vidyarthi Sangha (BVS) had organised a programme at Gandhi Bhavan in Manasagangothri here to pay tributes to MLA K.S. Puttannaiah who passed away recently. After offering floral tributes to a portrait of Puttannaiah, Oriental Research Institute Director Dr. Shivarajappa suggested that in memory of Puttannaiah, one lakh saplings should be planted in each district…
Forest guard at Nagarahole aims to scale Mount Everest
February 26, 2018This forest guard is aspiring to scale the snow-clad and treacherous Mount Everest and he is likely to achieve the feat in May this year. Meet forest guard C. Vikram from the Nagarahole National Park, who loves adventure and he can go to any limits to satiate his never-ending hunger for adventure sports. And this…
Mysuru – Chennai Shatabdi Express temporarily augmented with ‘Swarn’ AC chair
February 26, 2018Mysuru: The Railways has temporarily augmented Train No. 12007/12008 Chennai – Mysuru – Chennai Shatabdi Express with one ‘Swarn’ Air-Conditioned chair car for a period of three months with effect from Feb. 10 to May 10 from both end. The revised train composition will have two AC executive chair cars, eleven AC chair cars, one…
Women BAKE for a living and KNIT for a cause at The Green Hotel
February 26, 2018By Nandini Srinivasan The aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries wafts around when you enter The Green Hotel on Hunsur Road, Mysuru. You have healthy breads of every kind from the usual to ragi bread, baked to perfection by the women at the all-women bakery, the only one of its kind in city. Started…
Continuation of Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam Weekly Tatkal Express Special
February 26, 2018Mysuru: SWR has decided to continue the service of Train No. 06579/06580, Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam – Yesvantpur Weekly Tatkal Express Special for few more trips to clear extra rush of passengers. Train No. 06579, Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam Weekly Tatkal Express Special departs Yesvantpur at 18:35 hrs. on every Friday from Mar.2 to May 25 (total…
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