Mysuru: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) called upon the fresh batch of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy.SP) probationers not to knock at any politician’s door for plum postings or transfers. He was speaking after receiving the Guard of Honour and inspecting the Parade at the 34th Probationary Dy.SP and First Batch of Assistant Jail Superintendent…
Petroleum tanker train derails throwing rail traffic out of gear on Mysuru-Bengaluru section
October 27, 2018Mysuru: Rail traffic on the busy Mysuru-Bengaluru section was thrown out of gear as a petrol tanker goods train derailed near B.M. Sri Nagar bridge close to Railway Goods Shed terminal at about 4 pm yesterday. The petrol tanker train, after unloading petrol at IOC terminal, was on a shunting move towards the track-changing point,…
Elevated corridors via Bandipur proposed: Techies, bizmen stage protest near Maddur Range Check Post
October 27, 2018Mysuru: Hundreds of wildlife enthusiasts, activists and conservationists from diverse backgrounds came together this morning at the entrance of Bandipur Tiger Reserve near Maddur Range Check Post to raise their voice against the government’s proposed elevated corridor that cuts through Bandipur Tiger Reserve. The venue of the protest was between Gundlupet (Chamarajanagar) and Sultan Bathery…
Cabinet nod for GIS-based property mapping of cities
October 27, 2018Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday approved rolling out a GIS-based property information system across Urban Local Bodies(ULB), including BBMP and MCC. Properties mapped on a GIS platform will help municipal authorities make Property Tax assessment simpler and prioritise areas on the basis of tax revenue collected or due, while also making the process transparent….
Ken Love bats for India Tropical Fruit Growers’ Association
October 27, 2018Mysuru: It is essential for India to form a Tropical Fruit Growers’ Association to promote tropical fruits and help growers in the country, according to Ken Love, an international fruit expert. Ken Love, a Hawaiian fruit grower and Executive Director of Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers, was in the city yesterday for a special interaction with…
Mega master plan to boost tourism in the offing
October 27, 2018Mysuru: The Department of Tourism has chalked out a master plan to develop tourism in and around Mysuru district by giving a special thrust for development of Lakes and heritage tourist spots. As part of the plan, the Department has decided to develop Kukkarahalli Lake, Karanji Lake Nature Park, Lingambudhi Lake and other water bodies…
Forgery case against former Mayor: Verdict today
October 27, 2018Mysuru: The Second Additional District and Sessions Court will pronounce the judgement in a forgery case against former Mayor and Advocate R.G. Narasimha Iyengar this afternoon. The Court has completed the hearing and the Judge Vijayakumar M. Anandashetty is expected to pronounce the verdict today. In May this year, the First Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM)…
Come to Dasara Exhibition for info on 19 Universities
October 27, 2018Mysuru: A comprehensive information and achievement stall that will showcase all the 19 State-run Universities in Karnataka will unfold at Dasara Exhibition Grounds shortly. For the first time in the history of Dasara Exhibition, all the 19 Universities will put up counters under one roof where each and every University will showcase unique features. The…
Were Varsities forced to cough up money?
October 27, 2018Mysuru: For the first time in the history of Dasara Exhibition, the Higher Education Department mooted the idea of showcasing the strength of 19 State Universities. Though the idea was novel and a lot of preparation had gone into it by setting up an expert committee — with Vice- Chancellors of each University as members…
Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Navyashree tomorrow
October 27, 2018Mysuru: Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of C. Navyashree, disciple of Vidu. Mithra Naveen has been organised at Jaganmohan Palace auditorium in city tomorrow (Oct.28) at 6 pm under the aegis of Nadavidyalaya Academy of Music and Dance, Hebbal. She will be accompanied by Guru Vidu. Mithra Naveen on natuvanga, Vid. Naveen M.S. Andagar on vocal, Vid. A.P….
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