Madikeri: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy offered prayers to Goddess Cauvery at her birthplace in Talacauvery, Kodagu district this morning. It was his first visit to the holy place after becoming the CM. The last he performed puja at this place was 19 years ago in 1999. Accompanied by his wife Anitha Kumaraswamy, who wore a…
Film City: Can Mysuru beat Ramanagaram?
July 20, 2018Mysuru: The much sought-after Film City, which was granted to Mysuru, the City of Palaces, was moved to Ramanagaram, the constituency represented by Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy in his Budget. But unhappy with the move, film-makers are now planning to convince the CM to retain the mega project in Mysuru. They argue that Himmavu is…
Round-the-year Exhibition, Tourist Plaza planned
July 20, 2018Mysuru: Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh said that there was a proposal to hold 365-day exhibition at Dasara Exhibition Grounds in city. Attending a meeting of Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) in his capacity as pro-tem Chairman of KEA, the Minister said that there was a proposal to hold exhibitions, events, conventions and amusement activities there on…
Rain Water Harvesting: MCC acts tough
July 20, 2018Mysuru: Taking a tough stance against houses not adopting Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) system, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has made the system mandatory for all houses, commercial properties and government offices constructed in 50×80 dimension. A three-month deadline has been imposed to all 50×80 houses to adopt RWH and if the houses fail to…
Farmers use PM Modi, Amit Shah cut-outs as scarecrows
July 20, 2018Chikkamagalur: Two months after the Karnataka Assembly elections, Chikkamagalur farmers have found an innovative way of using politicians’ cardboard cut-outs that were used during campaigns. Cut-outs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and other leaders that were used extensively during the election campaigns are now being used to chase away crows in Lakkavalli Hobli…
MLA Nagendra undertakes padayatra in Gangotri Layout
July 20, 2018Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra undertook a padayatra in Gangotri Layout coming under MCC Ward No. 21 in city yesterday and heard grievances from the public. During the Padayatra, many residents complained of lack of development in the locality and also haphazard dumping of unsegregated wastes in the locality. Some residents complained of drainage clogging…
14-year-old student hangs self in school premises
July 20, 2018K.R. Pet: A 14-year-old girl student, upset over her teachers for scolding her, reportedly committed suicide by hanging self at her house in Chaitanya Vidyanikethana High School premises at Kodimaranahalli village in the taluk yesterday afternoon. The deceased girl has been identified as Sangeetha (14), a 9th standard student of the school. A native of…
Indefinite lorry strike begins: City truckers join Nationwide stir
July 20, 2018Mysuru: – Following the call given by the All India Motor Transport Congress, demanding roll back of hiked Third Party Insurance premium and an end to toll collection on highways, among others, the Mysuru unit of Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents Association and other lorry associations have joined the indefinite nationwide stir…
Leopards in playful mood stop traffic on Bannari Ghat
July 20, 2018Chamarajanagar: Two playful leopards which came on the middle of the road at Bannari Ghat in Sathyamangala Forest area, brought the traffic to a halt for some time till the Forest Department personnel arrived and chased them back to the forest on Wednesday evening. Bannari Ghat commences from Dimbam in Tamil Nadu, which is after…
BJP gets a new address in Mysuru
July 20, 2018Mysuru: BJP State Secretary M. Rajendra has gifted a new building that he constructed near Ramaswamy Circle in city to the Party. The building, constructed at a cost of Rs. 6 crore, is located on Devapartheeva Road near Hotel Airlines. The building has now been registered in the name of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and…
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