Mysuru: Stopping dynamite blast fishing in the river stream of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam has taken on a new urgency as the crude practice is taking a toll on populations of fish and at the same time harming the people who indulge in such activities. Dynamites or other types of explosives are used to…
Property Guidance Value hiked; comes into effect from today
January 1, 2019Mysuru: The State Government has hiked the guidance value of properties by 5% to 25% and the revised rates have come into effect from today (Jan.1, 2019) at all Sub-Registrar Offices. Henceforth, property rates are set to go up along with registration charges in city and its outer limits. Guidance value is the price of…
Spectacular Fireworks enthral crowds at Doddakere Maidan
January 1, 2019Mysuru: With the illuminated Mysore Palace in the backdrop, thousands of New Year revellers were awestruck by the fireworks display at Doddakere Maidan from 12 am to 12.15 am as the crowd cheered “Happy New Year” at the stroke of midnight. Earlier, the Police Band performed at the Mysore Palace premises from 11 pm to…
From Police with love: Ladoos, gifts to traffic rule followers
January 1, 2019Mysuru: In a bid to promote road safety rules and their compliance, City Police conducted a novel campaign by distributing ladoos, New Year greeting cards and gift boxes to traffic rule followers at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple this morning. The Police launched this drive for the first time on the first day of the year with…
Three-day Kumbha Mela at T. Narasipur from Feb.17 to 19
January 1, 2019Mysuru: The three-day 11th Kumbha Mela will be held at T. Narasipur in the district from Feb.17 to 19. A tradition in the making, the Kumbha Mela at T. Narasipur is the initiative of the Seers and religious leaders of the region led by Shivapuri Swamiji of Kailash Ashram and Suttur Mutt Seer Shivratri Deshikendra…
Disneyland at KRS will be within framework of law, says Minister
January 1, 2019Mysuru: State Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh has assured that the Government would make an honest attempt within the framework of law to replicate Disneyland in the vicinity of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. He was speaking to a section of the press yesterday in the context of Union Government’s gazette notification in November 2017 ruling…
Derogatory remarks against Lord Rama: FIR filed against Prof. K.S. Bhagawan
January 1, 2019Mysuru: The Kuvempunagar police have filed an FIR against controversial writer of the city Prof. K.S. Bhagawan for making derogating remarks against Lord Rama in his work. Prof. Bhagawan in the second edition of his book ‘Rama Mandira Yeke Beda’, released recently, had portrayed both Lord Rama and his wife Sita in bad light. Following…
‘Skill development helps students’ progress’ opines Adichunchanagiri Seer Dr. Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji
January 1, 2019Mysuru: Every student must develop skill development, personality development and imbibe social values at the school and college stage itself which will enable one to contribute to the development of the nation, opined Adichunchanagiri Mutt Seer Dr. Sri Niramalanandanatha Swamiji. He was speaking after inaugurating the Annual Day celebrations of Adichunchanagiri Educational Institutions held at…
Kabutar Daan project completes four years
January 1, 2019Mysuru: Helping Hands, a Jain youth organisation celebrated its 4th year of successful completion of its Kabutar Daan Project, feeding pigeons at the North Gate of Mysore Palace in front Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple this morning. Pujya Sri Veerkanthaji Marasahib Adhi Thana 4 graced the occasion. President of Helping Hands Mahaveer Khabiya, who welcomed Pujaya Marasahib,…
Bhima-Koregaon anniversary in city this evening
January 1, 2019Mysuru: Marking the 201st anniversary of Bhima-Koregaon, the Jai Bheem Sports Club will pay tribute at ‘Jay Stambh’ near Jayanagar Railway Gate in city at 6.30 pm today (Jan.1). Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, the Club President Jayaraj Hegde said that the event will be a commemoration of the 201st anniversary of…
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