K.R. Pet: The angry public reportedly stopped a National Travels bus owned by Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan’s family that plies between K. R. Pet and Bengaluru daily without a valid route permit and handed over the vehicle to K.R. Pet Police to take further action in this regard here yesterday. More than six buses…
Elite Group ‘A’ Ranji Trophy: Maharashtra wins toss, all-out for 113
November 28, 2018Mysuru: The less fancied Maharashtra, who won the toss and chose to bat in the four-day Elite Group ‘A’ Ranji Trophy match against hosts Karnataka at the SDNR Wadiyar Grounds in Manasagangothri, this morning, were off to a poor start. Skippers R. Vinay Kumar of Karnataka and Rahul Tripathi (Maharashtra) went out to toss and…
Government benefits not reaching vulnerable tribals: Expert
November 28, 2018Mysuru: Prof. C.G. Hussain Khan, Professor Emeritus, Department of Anthropology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, regretted that the benefits given by successive governments at the Centre and State for the welfare of tribals were not reaching the targeted community. He was speaking at the one- day regional seminar on customs, beliefs and practises of Jenukuruba and Koraga,…
‘Social entrepreneurship is transforming business, society and self’
November 28, 2018Mysuru: “We live in an age of profound disruption, where something is ending and dying and something else is wanting to be reborn,” said Dr. Anthony Jensen, Conjoint Lecturer, Newcastle Business School, New South Wales, Australia. He was speaking at a lecture and interaction session organised by SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, on ‘Social Entrepreneurship…
CM to inaugurate Suttur Mutt Guest House at M.M. Hills
November 28, 2018Mysuru: The newly-built Suttur Mutt Guest House at Male Mahadeshwara Hills will be inaugurated by Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Nov.30 at 11 am. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Adichunchanagiri Mutt Seer Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji and others Swamijis will grace the occasion. Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha President Shamanur Shivashankarappa will preside. The main entrance…
Congress, JD(S) share Standing Committees Chairpersons posts in MCC
November 28, 2018Mysuru: The Chairpersons for all the four Standing Committees of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) were elected unopposed yesterday with the ruling Congress and JD(S) members equally sharing the posts (two each). Shobha of Congress (Ward 61) was elected as Chairperson of Taxation, Finance and Appeals Standing Committee, while Usha also of Congress (Ward 5)…
‘Respect Indian Constitution, keep your surroundings clean’
November 28, 2018District Judge inaugurates National Constitution Day, Swachhata Abhiyan in Periyapatna Periyapatna: Principal District and Sessions Court Judge S.K. Vantigodi said that Constitution of India granted equal rights, opportunities, freedom, social justice to lead dignified life to all citizens of the country. Speaking at the National Constitution Day celebrations and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at the…
Kannada vigilance committee visits MCC Zonal Offices
November 28, 2018Mysuru: Members of Kannada Vigilance Committee visited the MCC Zonal offices on Thyagaraja Road, in Jayanagar and Sharadadevinagar here yesterday to ensure the usage of Kannada as the administrative language. The members scrutinised the documentations, seals, forms and attendance books. Seeing the application forms filled in English, they urged the officers to insist the applicants…
Villagers allege re-commencement of illegal mining in farmers’ land
November 28, 2018Periyapatna: Villagers have alleged that illegal mining has re-started after it was stopped sometime back and have accused the authorities concerned of turning a blind eye towards it. Villagers Chandru, Manja, Ravi, Anand and others have complained that the villagers of Ragi Aaladamara, Hasuvinakavalu and surrounding places in the taluk were suffering because of illegal…
Rotary to build 50 houses for Kodagu flood victims
November 28, 2018Mysuru: Rotary District 3181 will build 50 houses each costing Rs. 5 lakh for the flood victims of Kodagu. Disclosing this at a press meet at Rotary Hall on JLB Road here yesterday, District Governor Rohinath said that in the first phase 25 houses are being constructed with assistance from Rotary International. He assured that…
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