Jodhpur: An Upper Court on Saturday has granted bail to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, 48 hours after a Trial Court convicted him for poaching two Blackbucks in 1998 and sentenced him to five-year imprisonment. The Court directed Salman Khan not to leave the country without its permission and submit a personal bond of Rs. 50,000…
State Govt. staff demand medical treatment free of charges
April 8, 2018Mysuru: The Central Service (Medical Attendance) C.S. (MA) Rules 1944 that is applicable to Central Government employees for reimbursement of medical expenditure incurred for in-patient treatment in a hospital is also applicable to the staff officers, pensioners and their families of Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and they are entitled to treatment free of charges….
Mayor invited to New Hampshire to promote health, yoga tourism
April 8, 2018Mysuru: Mayor B. Bhagyavathi has been invited to Nashua City in New Hampshire, USA and her counterpart John Donchess is likely to visit Mysuru to promote it as health tourism and yoga destination. NIMHANS Director Prof. B.N. Gangadhar is also actively involved in this, with the active participation of Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Para-Military forces arrive in city for poll security
April 8, 2018Mysuru: A team of central Para-Military forces have arrived in Mysuru along with a team of officers to provide security and monitor the election process. The team’s location and accommodation have, however, been kept confidential for security reasons. Both City Police Commissioner Dr. A. Subrahmanyeswara Rao and Mysuru Superintendent of Police Amit Singh admitted that…
SSLC English examination: Wrong question paper given to repeaters
April 8, 2018Mysuru: Distribution of wrong question paper in SSLC examination for English subject for the repeaters forced the hapless repeaters to write the exam again at a centre in city. The incident is said to have happened at Sadvidya High School where the repeaters were reportedly given question papers meant for regular students. On learning the…
BJP first list likely tonight
April 8, 2018Bengaluru: Very much keen on returning to power in Karnataka, the BJP, which has considered the State as a gateway to power in the South, is likely to announce its first list of candidates for the May12 Assembly polls at 8.30 pm today. Sources said that the BJP Election Committee is to hold another round…
CWG 2018: Vikas Thakur bags bronze in weightlifting
April 8, 2018Gold Coast: India’s Vikas Thakur today clinched a bronze medal in the Men’s 94 Kg weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games 2018 being held at the Gold Coast in Australia. After a dramatic fight for Gold and Silver, Vikas had to be content with a bronze. The Weightlifter from Ludhiana lifted a total weight of 351…
Addanda Cariappa appointed as Kendra Sahitya Academy Member
April 8, 2018Mysuru: Writer and Theatre personality Addanda Cariappa from Kodagu has been appointed as a Member of Kendra Sahitya Academy. The appointment was made in the first meeting held under the Chairmanship of Kannada writer Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar, who was elected as the Academy Chairman a few months ago. The Academy has scholars representing 24 official…
The wait is over. Time to savour Summer Fruits
April 8, 2018Absolute indulgence has just made its way into the city straight from Pune and Bengaluru. We’re talking here about the arrival of exotic summer fruits like Jamun, Litchi, Mangoes and Fig. It is time to enjoy a glass full of fresh strawberries or other fruits with oodles of fresh cream. Served in a generous quantity,…
Now Photo Voter Slip will be delivered at doorstep
April 8, 2018Mysuru: For this Assembly election in the State, Election Commission will be despatching Photo Voter Slips to voter’s residences coming under the jurisdiction of the corresponding polling booths. The Voters Slips will be delivered by the Booth Officer one week before the poll date. If the voter is not available, the slips will be handed…
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