Bengaluru: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) has said that all obstacles coming in the way of upgradation of Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway into a 10-lane Expressway has been cleared and the works will begin soon. Speaking to reporters at an interaction organised by Bangalore Reporters Guild and Bengaluru Press Club yesterday, he said that the Government had…
Widening of NH-275 via Kodagu draws flak
October 24, 2018Mysuru: The project to widen a section of NH-275 connecting Bengaluru, the commercial capital of Karnataka and Mysuru, the cultural capital, linking it with Mangaluru, Kodagu and parts of Kerala, has received criticism especially in the places like Kodagu that will see widespread destruction of pristine jungles. The existing four-lane road will be extended to…
Jumbos make Dasara jamboree momentous: Role of Forest Staff in grooming elephants earns accolades
October 24, 2018Mysuru: Arjuna, the incredibly eye-catching Howdah Elephant, and his team of eleven caparisoned elephants who spend much of the year in forest camps of Kodagu and Mysuru Districts, gave a stellar performance during this year’s Dasara and became the cynosure of all eyes, attracting lakhs of viewers locally and from foreign lands. The complete credit…
‘Take up farming to lead a peaceful life’
October 24, 2018Hunsur: District Minister G.T. Devegowda (GTD) advised farmers to continue to find happiness by taking-up agricultural activities to lead a peaceful life without getting attracted to glitter and glamour of city life in the globalisation era. He was speaking at the demonstration of hybrid, indigenous cattle breeds and calves, organised by BAIF Institute of Rural…
Union Government committed for development of Mysuru : MP Pratap Simha
October 24, 2018Mysuru: Member of Parliament Pratap Simha said that the Union Government is committed for development of city in aspects of Road, Rail Infrastructure and Air Connectivity. Talking to Media persons after inspecting the works at Central Railway Workshop at Ashokapuram in city yesterday, he said that Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu had already promised…
‘Impose blanket ban on mining around KRS’
October 24, 2018Mandya: Members of various progressive, Dalit, Raitha Sangha and Women’s Organisations staged a protest here recently demanding the District Administration to ban mining and stone quarrying completely around Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) besides fulfilling other demands. The protesters, shouting slogans against the Police and District Administration, demanded the State government to order a judicial probe…
72nd anniversary of Mysore Chalo
October 24, 2018Mysuru: Marking the 72nd year of Mysore Chalo Movement, Mysuru City and District Freedom Fighters Association had organised a function at Freedom Fighters Memorial Hall in Subbarayanakere, here this morning. Association President Dr. M.G. Krishnamurthy and University of Mysore’s Institute of Gandhian Studies Director M.S. Shekar garlanded the bust of Gandhiji near the Memorial Hall…
State Valmiki Award for former PM H.D. Deve Gowda
October 24, 2018Bengaluru: The State government on Tuesday named former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda for Maharshi Valmiki Award for 2018-19. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh and a citation. The Parliamentarian from Hassan district was selected by the Government-appointed Valmiki Award Committee chaired by former High Court Judge H.N….
Dasara Doll Show prize distribution tomorrow
October 24, 2018Mysuru: The winners of ‘Household Dasara Doll Show’ organised by city’s Janani Trust, will be presented prizes at a programme to take place at Jaganmohan Palace, where the one lakh doll show is going on, at 11 am tomorrow (Oct.25). A total of 46 contestants had taken part in the show. Geetha Srihari of Giridarshini…
Open University gets new Director – Admissions
October 24, 2018Mysuru: The Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has appointed former Deputy Registrar for Examinations and Assistant Professor for Ancient History Shalva Pille Iyengara as the new Director (Admissions) to streamline the process. Shalva Pille Iyengar will hold the additional charge, as per the order of VC Prof. D. Shivalingaiah. According to sources at KSOU, the…
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