Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy at a post-budget press conference asked, “What is wrong if I give a little more to the districts that voted for our party?” He was talking about Mandya, Hassan and Ramanagara districts that voted overwhelmingly for JD(S) and got special attention in his budget. Well, favouritism is wrong in a democracy….
By Rajkumar Bhavasar Pics by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav Jawahar Bal Bhavan at Bannimantap was once a beehive of activity. It was a popular amusement spot for children and they used to visit the place during weekends, especially to take a joyride on the toy train. But now forget children, even adults hesitate to visit this…
The issue of waiving the loans taken by the farming fraternity of Karnataka during the past few years, lingering on-and-off for several months since the time of campaigning by some political parties whose heavy-weights categorically declared pro-farmer measure of unburdening the debtors if the electorate facilitated formation of government in the State by the respective…
Sir, After the nypha various threat started I see two families of pigs roaming around freely at all times of the day in and around 7th to 10th Main of Gokulam 3rd Stage. Apparently, they have been pushed out of their huts. Also stray dogs chase morning walkers and we have to search roads which…
Sir, Apropos the news item titled ‘Brindavan Gardens to be developed like Disneyland: CM’ (Star of Mysore dated July 5). Well-maintained Brindavan Gardens used to be another world whenever we used to visit this world famous spot when we were young. The charm and the sanctity of this beautiful Gardens has been degraded by ugly…
The manhole cover just besides the MCC Zonal Office No. 9 in Gayathripuram 1st Stage, which is broken, needs to be replaced. A SOM reader who has sent this photograph said that he lodged a complaint (complaint number MYS-JH-UGDWS-18-19-953093) on June 26 and promptly received a message on his cell phone, which stated that the…
Kazan, Russia: Belgium ran out 2-1 winners against Brazil to end the Selecao’s World Cup at the quarterfinal stage on Friday night, sending Neymar’s side home from Russia and putting Roberto Martinez’s team into the semifinals. A Fernandinho own goal and a brilliant Kevin De Bruyne strike gave Belgium a spot in the last four…
London: Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer advanced to the Wimbledon last 16 without dropping a set after a 6-3 7-5 6-2 win over German Jan-Lennard Struff on Friday. Federer, seeking a record ninth Wimbledon title, eased through the first set before the big-serving Struff put up more of a fight in the second….
Mukhtar Ahmed (56), Congress leader and resident of Ashoka Road West Cross, passed away last night at his residence. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of friends and relatives. Namaz e Janaza was offered today, after Namaz e zohar at 1.30 pm at Masjid e Azam, Ashoka Road. This…
Vidu. Neeraja Achuta Rao and Vidu. M. A. Jyothi, noted Karnatak musicians of the city, are conducting a five-day Karnatak music workshop, under the aegis of Devagitam Charitable Trust. The workshop will be held from July 10 to 15 between 6 pm and 8 pm every day, at Srijana Kala Mandira, 38, 18th Cross, Jayanagar….
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