Mysuru: More than 200 students form Maharaja PU College and other Colleges, under the banner of Bahujan Vidyarthi Sangha (BVS), staged a demonstration in front of the DC’s office here this morning. While welcoming the coalition Government’s decision to continue free bus pass facility (2018-19) to SC/ST students, the protesters wanted the Government to cover…
Miscreants snatch gold chain of shopkeeper
July 12, 2018Mandya: Miscreants, who bought cigarettes at a shop, have managed to flee with the gold chain of the shopkeeper, who was busy closing the shop last night. The incident took place at about 8.45 pm yesterday at Muthurayaswamy Layout at K.R. Pet here and the shopkeeper who lost her gold chain is Jagadambha, wife of…
INS condemns FIR against “Mathrubhumi News”
July 12, 2018New Delhi: The Indian Newspaper Society (INS), the apex body of the Print Media Industry, has strongly condemned the Kerala Police’s action to register a FIR against a prominent news anchor of “Mathrubhumi News” by accusing him of creating communal hatred. In a press release, Lav Saksena, Secretary General, said “INS is of the view…
Two bike lifters arrested: Six two-wheelers worth about Rs. 2.05 lakh recovered
July 12, 2018Mysuru: In separate cases, the City Crime Branch (CCB) and Mandi Police have arrested two bike lifters and have recovered a total of six two-wheelers worth about Rs.2.05 lakh from them. In the first case, the CCB Police on July 10, acting on a tip off, conducted a special operation in front of B.R.S. Hotel…
City dancer Yamuna Srinidhi bags Karnataka Women Achiever’s Award
July 12, 2018Mysuru: Dancer, art and culture promoter Yamuna Srinidhi from the city has bagged ‘Karnataka Women Achiever’s Award – 2018′ for her work in the field of art and culture in India and USA. She was conferred the award at Hotel Taj in Bengaluru, recently. Yamuna also is a popular movie and TV actor having done…
Brother-sister killed in road accident
July 12, 2018Periyapatna: A brother and his sister, who had sustained serious injuries when a lorry rammed into their bike on which they were riding, died at a private hospital late last night. The deceased have been identified as Amoghavarsha (18) and his sister Amruthavarshini (14), children of Goralli Jagadish, President of Taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishat and…
Donate books to underprivileged children
July 12, 2018Mysuru: AASHA Infinite Foundation, a public charitable trust in Bengaluru, works with disadvantaged children in the age group of 3-14 years to impart English language skills. As part of its activities in Mysuru, AASHA (Aao, Ab Sikhna Hoga Aassan) Foundation is setting up a library for the underprivileged children studying in Sanjeevaiah Memorial School, Vijayanagar…
Come to Kalamandira to watch scenic waterfalls!
July 12, 2018Mysuru: It is the monsoon season and the State is experiencing heavy rainfall. As a result, water is cascading from all the natural waterfalls including the Jog Falls in Shivamogga district. People are making a beeline to watch this nature’s bounty all over the State. However, in the city itself, if one wants to experience…
Book release, seminar and interaction
July 12, 2018Mysuru: A Book release, Seminar and Interaction Programme has been organised at Maneyangala in Kalamandira premises on July 15 at 10.30 am, under the aegis of Desiranga Samskrutika Samsthe. Prof. K.S. Bhagawan will inaugurate the Seminar on ‘Nanna Rangabhoomi.’ Dr. C. Naganna will release the books ‘Nanna Rangabhoomi’ and ‘Ranga Vimarshe – Andu-Indu.’ Dr. H.K….
Is it time to legalise betting?
July 12, 2018By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC India-England cricket matches have started from July 3. There are betting shops in England where one can go and bet on any match. But in India, betting is illegal and banned. So what happens? Hundreds of betting shops open up and betting goes on. Occasionally Police do arrest…
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