Mysuru: As many as 500 women took part in Saree Walkathon-2018 organised this morning by Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Central and other organisations. The walkathon theme was ‘Healthy Women, Happy Homes.’ Draped in colourful sarees, with matching blouses, beads and accessories, women stole the show as they walked along the streets early in the…
Magnetic touch to Jumboo Savari route
September 16, 2018Mysuru: One of the highlights of the Mysuru Dasara procession is the march of bejewelled elephants down the Jumboo Savari Route from the Mysore Palace to Bannimantap Torchlight Parade Grounds. The march is not smooth if extra care is not taken as the road is strewn with several stones, nails, glass, metal pieces and sharp…
Hanging in balance
September 16, 2018Kushalnagar: The hanging bride built across Cauvery River near Sri Ramalingeshwara Temple at Kanive close to Kushalnagar in Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu District has been severely damaged by recent floods that devastated Kodagu. The hanging bridge connects villages along the border between Kodagu and Mysuru Districts. It also acted as a bond between villagers. The…
Meet Mysuru’s youngest qualified Loco Pilot
September 16, 2018Mysuru: The Indian Railways is one of the world’s largest and biggest employers with 1.4 million people as its workforce. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the world’s biggest online recruitment every year to absorb talented candidates. The exams are tough in their own way and there are different levels for the candidates to clear…
‘Stop sending marks cards of students to homes’
September 16, 2018Mysuru: “Sending marks cards of students to their homes is creating unnecessary problems with children almost losing the glory of childhood,” opined Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Founder, Isha Foundation. He was speaking at a campaign ‘Youth and Truth’ held at the premises of Regional Institute of Education (RIE) in Manasagangothri here yesterday. Sadhguru pointed out that…
‘BJP relentlessly exerting pressure on me to switch over’, says Congress MLA Anil Chikkamadu
September 16, 2018Mysuru: Accusing the BJP of relentlessly exerting pressure on him to change sides, H.D. Kote Congress MLA Anil Chikkamadu has asserted that he will not desert the Congress which came to his rescue when he was in political doldrums. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here this morning, Anil Chikkamadu alleged that former Minister…
Jaganmohan Palace restoration in final stages: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar
September 16, 2018Mysore: Member of erstwhile royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar who is also the Chairperson of Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery Trust said that 60 percent of restoration and renovation works of the historic Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery has been completed and rest of the works will be completed soon. Speaking to press persons, taking them along…
Hundreds participate in ‘Muscles of Irun’
September 16, 2018Mysuru: Marking the 125th anniversary of the iconic speech delivered by Swami Vivekananda at the All-Religion Conference in Chicago, USA, Yuva Brigade Mysuru had organised a run titled ‘Muscles of IRuN’ in city this morning with a thematic question ‘Do you have muscles of iron? Over 500 people including women and children participate in the…
Salary of Policemen on par with Revenue Inspectors
September 16, 2018Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, who is also the Home Minister, has assured that salaries of Police Constables will be increased to match the salaries of Revenue Inspectors. Speaking to media persons after chairing a progress review meeting with senior officials of Home Department at the office of City Police Commissioner here recently,…
Dr. M.R. Ravi’s work ‘Jeevana Preethi’ released
September 16, 2018Mysuru: Dakshina Kannada ZP CEO Dr. M.R. Ravi’s work ‘Jeevana Preethi’ was released at a programme organised at Rotary Hall on JLB Road here yesterday. The book is a collection of articles written by Dr. M.R. Ravi and published in SOM’s sister concern ‘Mysooru Mithra.’ Speaking after releasing the book, writer and Karnataka Sahitya Academy…
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