Date: August 8th, 2018

Newly-proposed train from Mysuru to Kochuveli opposed
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Newly-proposed train from Mysuru to Kochuveli opposed

August 8, 2018

Sir, We are writing this letter to oppose the newly-proposed train from Mysuru to Kochuveli. People of Mysuru have been asking a train to Hyderabad since two decades. Also with the diversion of 16517/16518 Bengaluru-Karwar train through newly-opened line to Hassan made Mysuru to lose the important evening train from Bengaluru. Whenever we approached the…

Is train journey becoming unsafe?
Voice of The Reader

Is train journey becoming unsafe?

August 8, 2018

Sir, I was shell-shocked reading the news item titled ‘Elderly city lady sedated, robbed in train’ (SOM dated Aug. 3). If this be the fate of a learned and bold citizen, can’t imagine the plight of a common man. I knew Dr. Manik Bengeri as SOM columnist and through my brother who is her family…

Camouflaged chameleon…
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Camouflaged chameleon…

August 8, 2018

Many believe that chameleons change their colour to blend into their environment. But research says, in contrary to the popular belief, while some species can change colour whenever they want, most chameleons’ colour change happens in response to heightened emotions or new habitats. Some chameleons change colours when they feel angry or fearful, while others…

Winners of Volleyball Tournament
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Winners of Volleyball Tournament

August 8, 2018

Nirmala High School boys have won Taluk-level Volleyball Tournament and are selected for District level. The winning team — H. Bhasakar, Dhanraj, Manoj, Yashwanth, Chandru, Basavaraju, Prajwal, Vikas, Sagar, Beeresh, Manu Shnakar, Tharun Salgar — is  seen with (sitting from left) Head Mistress Celine Joseph, Secretary Sr. Anisha and Physical Education Director H. Mahadeva.

In Briefs

Saplings planted at Library premises

August 8, 2018

Puttaswamaiah Samaja Seva Trust had organised a function at the premises of Kuvempunagar Branch of City Central Library yesterday where saplings were planted. Launching the programme, City Central Library Deputy Director B. Manjunath opined that the land can be protected only through expanding the greenery. He asked the residents to make best use of the…

In Briefs

Pitru Tharppanam

August 8, 2018

Karnataka Nair Services Society, Mysore Karayogam, is organising  Pitru Tharppanam on Aug.11 near Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple on the banks of Kabini river in Nanjangud. Bali Tharppanam will be held from 5.30 am to 9 am.  All the items for Bali Tharppanam will be provided at the venue. For details, contact Mob: 94484-87629 or 97416-07323,…

In Briefs

Inter-School and College Competition

August 8, 2018

On the occasion of Samskruta Diwas, Vivekanada Kendra has organised Inter-School and College Patriotic Song (Sanskrit) and Shubashita (Sanskrit) recitation contest at Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Mysuru, ‘MERU,’ No.2830, 1st main, Jayanagar, in city on Aug.15 at 4.30 pm. For details, contact          Mob: 94494-88228.  

In Briefs

AGM on Aug.12

August 8, 2018

The 36th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of The Citizens House Mortgage and Housing Co-operative Society Ltd., Chamaraja Mohalla, will be held at the Society premises on Aug.12 at 10 am. For details, contact    Ph: 0821-2422127.  

In Briefs

Power disruption tomorrow

August 8, 2018

Owing to emergency maintenance works, power supply will be disrupted in the following areas tomorrow (Aug.9) between 10 am and 4 pm: BD Colony, KFCB Colony, Azeez Sait Nagar, Kalyanagiri, Kyathamaranahalli, K.N. Pura, Shanthi Nagar, Mahadevapura Main Road and surrounding areas, according to a press release from the CESC.  

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