Month: July, 2018

KSRTC bus fatally knocks down motorcyclist
News

KSRTC bus fatally knocks down motorcyclist

July 5, 2018

Mysuru: A bike rider was killed on-the-spot when the motorcycle he was riding (KA-45 Y-7119) was knocked down from behind by a KSRTC bus (KA-11 F-0421) near Hullenahalli on Mysuru-Hunsur Road this morning. The deceased has been identified as Devarajachari (28), son of Nanjappachari of Madhugiri Koppalu in Hunsur taluk. Devu, who is said to…

A Minister in a Hurry ?
Columns

A Minister in a Hurry ?

July 5, 2018

Our Minister wants to implement his vision both on Tourism and Sericulture but who is going to implement his vision? The same tired lot of government servants who do not have any new ideas or vision !   First and foremost, the Minister should form a Core Team of officials, starting from a dynamic Secretary (Tourism). The…

The forgotten Buffalo King
Feature Articles

The forgotten Buffalo King

July 5, 2018

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist If one travels around Pune, one occasionally comes across small folk shrines dedicated to a deity known as Mhasoba, or the Buffalo-God. Not much is known about him, but the shrine is clearly not a Brahminical one and there is nothing about him found in Sanskrit…

Last chance, lost cause
Editorial

Last chance, lost cause

July 5, 2018

Family, the unit of society, used to be defined and described by teachers in primary schools as comprising children, their parents, grand-parents, uncles, aunts and even cousins which is bound to make their pupils sit up and wonder what the teachers are talking about. Presence of 20 or more members of a typical family under…

Stray dog menace in Saraswathipuram
Voice of The Reader

Stray dog menace in Saraswathipuram

July 5, 2018

Sir, Stray dogs in 8th Main, 6th Cross, Saraswathipuram locality, are creating havoc to the pedestrians and motorists, especially two-wheelers. In spite of repeated complaints, the authorities concerned are blindfolded. People are scared to move around in this locality, especially during night time. There are instances where the panic-stricken two-wheelers caused accidents to avoid getting…

How responsive our PMO is: A personal experience
Voice of The Reader

How responsive our PMO is: A personal experience

July 5, 2018

Sir, I wrote to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on 13th June 2018 about banning use of carcinogenic pesticides, fertilizers and promote use of safe and natural pesticides in agriculture via NaMo App. My action was an outcome of observation of increasing incidence of cancer within our circles. There is no need to explain the…

In Briefs

Workshop

July 5, 2018

The State Information Commission will hold an enquiry on the complaints received by the Commission, at Zilla Panchayat Hall here at 11 am tomorrow (July 6). At 3 pm, the Commission will hold a workshop on the provisions of the Commission. State Information Commissioner K.M. Chandregowda will take part.

In Briefs

Discourse by Chidrupananda Swamiji

July 5, 2018

Sri Chidrupananda Saraswati Swamiji of Arsha Vidya Ashrama will be in Mysuru from July 6 to 10. During his stay, he will be giving discourses on Bhagavad Gita at Sadvidya School, Narayana Shastri Road, at 6.30 pm daily and on Upanishad at Eshwara Temple’s Shankara Prarthana Mandira, V.V. Puram at 7 am, according to  a…

In Briefs

Sports Medicine Clinic

July 5, 2018

A Sports Medicine Clinic has been organised at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital in city tomorrow (July 6) from 10 am to 3 pm. Those suffering from sports injuries — Shoulders pain, Tennis elbow, golfers elbow, sprain in heels and the like — may benefit from the Clinic. [Mob: 95380-52378].    

In Briefs

Painting course

July 5, 2018

Applications have been invited for training in Painting and Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA) in Painting or Applied Art degree given by Sree Kalanikethana School of Art, Mysuru, in association with Kannada University, Hampi. Those who have passed PUC (10+2 or equivalent) are eligible. Last date to apply is July 10. For details, contact Mob:…

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