Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar has declared a holiday for schools, PU and degree colleges in Mysuru district on Tuesday (January 8th, 2018) in the wake of a two-day nationwide Bandh call given by ten major Trade Unions in protest against the Narendra Modi Government’s alleged anti-labour policies. The trade bodies have claimed that…
Indian Zoo Vets meet in city
January 7, 2019Mysuru Zoo hosts country’s first National Workshop Mysuru: The role of a Zoo veterinarian goes a long way in a Zoo being declared a good or a bad one, said Central Zoo Authority Member-Secretary Dr. Anup Kumar Nayak. He was speaking after inaugurating the country’s first National-level three-day workshop of Indian Zoo Veterinarians, organised by…
Dasara Expo extended till Jan. 15
January 7, 2019Mysuru: January 15 will be the last date for the annual Dasara Exhibition. Earlier, the exhibition was to end today (Jan.7) and following the direction by Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh and District Minister G.T. Devegowda, the date has been extended. The exhibition at Doddakere Maidan, featuring stalls of merchants from different parts of the country,…
48-hour Bharat Bandh from 6 am tomorrow
January 7, 2019Mysuru: Commuting in Mysuru is likely to be a daunting task tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday in the wake of a two-day nationwide protest (Bharat Bandh). Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) service, autorickshaws, taxi services and Banking services are likely to be affected. The strike will be effective from Jan.8 at 6 am to Jan.9…
I-T raid recovers Rs. 109 crore from Sandalwood biggies
January 7, 2019Bengaluru: The four-day Income Tax (I-T) search and seizure operations against actors and producers, among others, of the Kannada film industry have led to admission of unaccounted for income of Rs. 109 crore, the IT Department said in a statement yesterday. The Department, however, said: “The searches yielded incriminating evidence on many issues, but no…
Appointment to Boards and Corporations: CM overrules Congress’ key nominees
January 7, 2019Bengaluru: Amid disagreement between the ruling coalition partners — Janata Dal (Secular) and Congress — Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday signed orders for the appointment of Congress Legislators to various statutory Boards and Corporations. However, the CM left out five key recommendations made by the Congress. The Congress had submitted a list of 19…
City Police launches Operation Number Plate
January 7, 2019Cases registered against 316 motorists, Rs. 46,400 penalty collected Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police, which has launched ‘Operation Number Plate’ to crackdown on motorists riding their vehicles without registration number plates and indulging in crime, have booked 316 cases and collected Rs. 46,400 penalty from offenders on Jan. 5. Following complaints from the…
Man recharges mobile phone for Rs. 14 lakh, loses money
January 7, 2019Mysuru: At a time of cheap mobile tariffs where a person can speak and browse internet for as low as Rs. 200 per month, who will recharge their mobile phone with currency worth Rs. 10 lakh? Even if the phone is owned by a mobile phone shop owner who has to recharge customers’ phones for…
Madikeri Square proposed at old private bus stand
January 7, 2019Madikeri: A special meeting of Madikeri City Municipal Committee was called yesterday to discuss the construction of “Madikeri Square” in the vacant place at the heart of Madikeri Town where the private bus stand once stood. While the ruling Congress fully supported the “Madikeri Square” that will provide an open space for tourists to relax…
Mysuru-Chamarajanagar District Arya Vyshya Meet held in city
January 7, 2019Mysuru: Karnataka Arya Vyshya Maha Mandali (KAVMM) had organised an Arya Vyshya Meet of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Hall at JK Grounds here yesterday. Inaugurating the programme Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh urged the Arya Vyshya Community to stand united to avail benefits. He opined that holidays given to mark various Jayantis…
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