Perhaps Indian Muslims attract special attention because their story is related to the religion-based partition of India. By T.J.S. George It is the irony of ironies that (a) The Government of India banned triple talaq without getting a proper Bill properly passed in Parliament, and (b) Muslims attacked the “reform”, saying that it will not help…
Atheists, Agnostics, the Rest
September 25, 2018Mysureans get to read in the columns of this daily, on some occasions, views of some individuals berating, what they understand as false beliefs of different sections of society, without any noticeable reaction from the latter. In other words, Mysuru hosts a fraternity of atheists whose avowed principle is the rejection of belief that any…
‘Respecting the dignity of women’
September 25, 2018Sir, It was heartening to come across the slogan ‘Respecting the dignity of women’ painted on the HP domestic gas cylinder mentioning above it Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. It is, indeed, a very thoughtful advertising creative idea of HP Gas company giving due respect to dignity of women, linking how this PM Scheme has helped…
57th Heritage Music Festival at 8th Cross Ganesha concludes: Sikkil Gurucharan Sings…
September 25, 2018Sikkil Gurucharan is seen presenting a vocal recital at 8th Cross, V.V. Mohalla, in city on the concluding day yesterday as part of the 57th Heritage Music Festival with Ganeshotsava organised by Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust. He was accompanied by Vittal Rangan on violin, Umayalapuram Shivaram on mridanga and Chandrashekhar Sharma…
Plea to clean conservancy lane in N.R. Mohalla
September 25, 2018The conservancy lane near Ganesha Temple Street behind Reliance Fresh outlet at N.R. Mohalla is filled with garbage which is attracting a lot of rodents which has become a menace as they are digging burrows into houses. Also, the lane needs to be asphalted as it has been neglected since many years. Authorities concerned are…
Signal light posing danger at Siddappa Square
September 25, 2018The small concrete pillar fixing the signal light pole to the ground is broken and is posing danger to motorists. It is learnt that a vehicle damaged the concrete structure while negotiating a turn. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to rebuild the concrete structure before the signal light pole falls which may result…
Dasara Games – CM Cup 2018: Ten sports disciplines shifted to Bengaluru for want of accommodation facilities
September 25, 2018This year’s Dasara Games, re-named as the Dasara Games – CM Cup 2018, jointly conducted by the Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports (DYES), Government of Karnataka, District Administration, Mysuru and Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) from Oct.10 to 16, is being conducted in a new format for the first time. The organisers will be conducting…
City biker bags eighth position in PanAfrica Rally at Morocco
September 25, 2018Mysuru’s Abdul Wahid Tanveer, fondly called as Tanni by his fans and a member of Team TVS Racing who took part in the PanAfrica Rally 2018, held at Morocco from Sept.8 to 15, has bagged the overall eighth position and has bagged the first place in Enduro Class, one of the stages in the rally…
Training for Disbursement Officers tomorrow
September 25, 2018The Department of Treasury and Accounts has organised a one-day training programme for all Drawing and Disbursement Officers in connection with Goods and Services Tax (GST) deduction procedures on Sept.26 from 10 am to 1 pm at Rani Bahadur Auditorium in Manasagangothri here. Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) acts as a powerful instrument to prevent…
Zoo animals adopted
September 25, 2018The following persons have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under “Adoption of Animals” scheme by paying the Adoption Fee: P.V. Harshitha, Bylakuppe – Love Bird (Rs.1,000); P.V. Akshay, Bylakuppe – Indian Cobra (Rs.2,000); 1st B.Com ‘D’ Section, Mahajana College – Cockatiel and White Throated Munia (Rs.2,000); Aditya Aravind, Bengaluru – Four Horned Antelope (Rs.5,000);…
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