London: Novak Djokovic insists reaching the elite 800-win club is only the latest milestone in his quest to rewrite the record books, refusing even to rule out playing beyond his 40th birthday. Djokovic became only the 10th man in the Open era to reach 800 match wins as the former World No.1 moved into the…
KSCA Mysuru Zone U-16 Tourney for Clubs: Chakshu Gowda slams century
June 23, 2018Chakshu R. Gowda’s unbeaten 151 (21×4) was the highlight of National CC’s exciting one-run win over Sunny Side CC in the KSCA Mysuru Zone U-16 League match for Clubs played at the Gangothri Grounds here recently. In another game, an inspiring knock of 114 (14×4) by left-hander opener L. Manvanth Kumar helped Jayanagar SC to…
B.N. Venkatalakshamma
June 23, 2018B.N. Venkatalakshamma (77), a resident of Lakshmipuram, Mysuru, passed away in Bengaluru on June 15. She leaves behind her husband B.K. Gopalakrishna, daughter, son-in-law, son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren.
Tourism Minister’s move to shift Mysore Race Course opposed
June 22, 2018Mysuru: Vehemently opposing the Tourism and Sericulture Minister S.R. Mahesh’s plans to shift the Mysore Race Course (MRC) to city outskirts and convert the present MRC land into a Botanical Garden, BJP National Council Member and former Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Chairman B.P. Manjunath said that the 139.30-acre Race Course was the most ideal place…
Hunsur Road widening near Jaladarshini Guest House: MP smells a rat in project execution
June 22, 2018Mysuru: The controversial straightening or road widening project on the Hunsur Road near Jaladarshini Guest House to rectify the dangerous and accident-prone curve is back in the news after a brief lull. This time, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha expressing his displeasure over the way the project has been implemented. The MP visited the place yesterday…
MP Pratap Simha presents book on PM Modi’s achievements to Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa and KBG
June 22, 2018Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s four-year rule has seen the country develop very well and if the country has to keep the pace, then it is very important to elect him for the next three terms also, said Saraswati Samman awardee and Novelist Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa. He was speaking after MP Pratap Simha and MLA…
After puja, GTD assumes office as Higher Education Minister
June 22, 2018Bengaluru: Promising to bring in reforms in the Higher Education sector in the State, Minister for Higher Education G.T Devegowda (GTD), who assumed office here today, said that he has plans to take higher education to rural areas. Speaking to press persons after assuming charge as the Higher Education Minister at Vidhana Soudha, GTD admitted…
Yoga Training Centres at all tourist places in State soon: Minister S.R. Mahesh
June 22, 2018Mysuru: In order to spread the message of Yoga, which is a way of life that dates back to the ancient culture and tradition of India, the Karnataka State Tourism Department is planning to set up Yoga Training Centres at all places of tourist importance in the State, said Tourism and Sericulture Minister S.R. Mahesh….
Free bus pass for students, no bus fare hike: Minister
June 22, 2018Bengaluru: Transport Minister D.C. Thammanna on Wednesday said that the government was unlikely to hike the bus fares for now. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Thammanna said that the KSRTC and three other Transport Corporations — NWKRTC, NEKRTC and BMTC, had proposed a 15 percent hike in fares. But he was yet to discuss the…
City Police get two new Highway patrol vehicles
June 22, 2018Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police Commissionerate has got two new Highway patrol vehicles for shifting those injured in accidents on Highways in rural areas and save precious lives. This apart, the Highway patrol vehicles will be used to patrol the Ring Roads coming under city limits, will be used as Escort vehicles for VIPs, reach…
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