Mandya: Four people were killed in three separate accidents in Mandya since last midnight. Among the dead are two youths who were dragged over 250 metres by a speeding cement lorry proceeding to Mysuru from Tamil Nadu on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway this morning. The bodies were reduced to mounds of flesh. Traffic on the highway…
HDK turns farmer for a day
August 12, 2018Mysuru: Amid much hype and hoopla, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday sought to refurbish his image as the ‘son of the soil’ by transplanting young paddy stalks in the slushy paddy fields at Seethapura in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district, a stronghold of JD(S). Kumaraswamy who came in a traditional dhoti and a white…
DCs authorised to tackle rain and flood damages: CM
August 12, 2018Mysuru: “Deputy Commissioners have been given independent powers to take immediate remedial steps to tackle problem caused by rain and flood,” said Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. Speaking to press persons after visiting Suttur Mutt here, Kumaraswamy expressed happiness over copious rain in the State especially in Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Chikkamagalur. He further said that…
Higher Education Minister’s advise to girl students about falling in love
August 12, 2018Mysuru: Higher Education Minister G.T. Devegowda has advised girl students of a city college to desist from falling in love. Addressing the students of Nataraja Women’s Residential First Grade College in city yesterday, he said, “Most love marriages end up in either separation or divorce. Some of them commit suicide. So, the students should concentrate…
Tickets to only those who have worked among people: BJP leaders
August 12, 2018Mysuru: Stating that the BJP will issue tickets to only those who have worked among the people, MLA and former Minister C.T. Ravi has appealed the party workers to work hard for ensuring victory in the MCC polls. Addressing party workers at Rajendra Kalamandira on Ramanuja road here yesterday, Ravi said that the BJP has…
Bengaluru rowdy-sheeter hacked to death near Srirangapatna
August 12, 2018Mandya: A rowdy sheeter from Bengaluru, was brutally murdered by a rival gang on Mysuru-Bengaluru highway near Srirangapatna yesterday. The rowdy sheeter who was hacked to death with lethal weapons is Arasaiah, who has several cases of extortion, murder and dacoity against him at various Police Stations in Bengaluru. Yesterday afternoon, Arasaiah, was is the…
Chamundi Temple EO denies assault incident
August 12, 2018Mysuru: The Chamundi Hill Management has clarified that no assault took place inside the temple on the last day of Ashada Shukravara at 4.30 am. It was the action to control an unruly crowd that had broken the mesh barricade to forcefully enter the temple, said Executive Officer (EO) of Chamundi Temple K.M. Prasad. He…
Cascading Colours of Chunchanakatte
August 12, 2018Chunchanakatte: The cascading water falls at Chunchanakatte, colourfully lit by laser beams, provided an awesome spectacle for thousands of visitors who had assembled last evening for Jalapathotsava. The two-day Jalapathotsava was launched by Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy yesterday. After lighting the traditional lamp, the CM pressed a remotely controlled button to switch on the laser…
Ashada Fridays at Chamundeshwari Temple: Decrease of Rs.6.45 lakh in revenue collection
August 12, 2018Mysuru: Entry ticket collections on the four Ashada Shukravaras (Fridays) at the Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill stood at Rs.97,37,720, a slight decrease from last year’s collection of Rs. 1,03,83,030. The difference amount is Rs.6,45,310. This year, the Ashada Shukravaras began on July 20 and the subsequent being on July 27, Aug. 3 and…
Second Mysuru Literary Fest begins in city
August 12, 2018Mysuru: The Second Mysuru Literary Fest-2018 hosted by the Mysore Literary Association (MLA) began at the Senate Bhavan in Manasagangothri here this morning. Sarod Maestro and Litterateur Nadoja Pandit Rajeev Taranath inaugurated the festival. As the festival began, President of Mysore Literary Association Prof. K.C. Belliappa announced the death of Nobel Laureate V.S. Naipaul. Prof….
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