New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the Rs. 75,000 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur by transferring the first instalment of Rs. 2,000 each to over one crore farmers. Another one crore farmers are expected to be covered in the next two to three days. “This is…
Fire continues to rage Bandipur Forest range
February 24, 2019Mysuru: Tense situation prevailed as forest fire continued to rage in the Bandipur National Park in the Gopalaswamy Betta region on the fourth day today as nearly 20,000 acres of forest land has been destroyed. The intensity of the fire was so high that it spread to the main road near the Hill. This…
Happiness is not elusive, it is within us: Sister B.K. Shivani
February 24, 2019Mysuru: “Life is very simple and beautiful but the peace of mind is spoilt by unnecessary stress and confusions,” opined Motivational Speaker from Delhi Sister B.K. Shivani. She was speaking at a unique programme ‘Password for Happy Living’ organised by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya (PBKIVV), Mysore Sub-Zone, last evening at KSOU Convocation Hall…
Over 5 crore voters in State: Election Commission of India
February 24, 2019Bengaluru: With Lok Sabha Polls round the corner, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the updated list of eligible voters as on Jan.16, 2019 and according to it, there are 5,03,07,182 voters in the State. Out of the 5,03,07,182 voters, there are 2,54,55,976 men voters, 2,48,46,488 women voters and 28,996 other voters. The…
Dr. A.V. Narasimhamurthy’s ‘Ithihasada Nakshathragalu’ book released
February 24, 2019People least interested in history: Rues Public TV Chief H.R. Ranganath Mysuru: “In the present day society, people are least interested in history and even finding scholars in the subject has become difficult,” regretted Public TV channel Chief H.R. Ranganath. He was speaking after releasing the book ‘Ithihasada Nakshathragalu’ penned by retired professor Dr. A.V….
MP dismisses doubts on him getting LS ticket
February 24, 2019Mysuru: Dismissing doubts in some circles on his getting the BJP ticket again to contest from Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Polls as mere speculations, MP Pratap Simha has expressed confidence of his renomination for the LS Polls. Speaking to press persons at the DC office here on Friday, Pratap Simha said that he had done much…
Love Thyself event peps up early birds at MRC
February 24, 2019Mysuru: Even as the rays of early morning sun filtered through the trees of sylvan surroundings of Mysore Race Club (MRC) Club House, the nearly 200 people gathered had every reason to believe in the dictum ‘Love Thyself.’ Executive Director of Star of Mysore, Ralie Ganapathy inaugurating ‘Love Thyself,’ a health wellness and meditation programme…
Veteran Kannada writer Ko. Channabasappa no more
February 24, 2019Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada writer and freedom fighter Ko. Channabasappa passed away at a private Hospital yesterday morning. He was 98. He is survived by five children. Born in Alur in Kudligi taluk of Ballari district, Channabasappa, well-known as KoChe in the literary world, was trained as a lawyer. He was also a freedom fighter who…
“Pourakarmikas’ safety, security is mandatory”
February 24, 2019Warns Natl. Commission for SC Vice-Chairman L. Murugan Out of the 17 people killed in the Kichguth Maramma Prasadam Poisoning at Sulwadi in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district, nine belong to SC communities and compensation will have to be paid according to Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and a memorandum has already…
Double billing scam: MLA Tanveer Sait files plaint with ACB
February 24, 2019Mysuru: NR Congress MLA Tanveer Sait has lodged a complaint with the ACB (Anti Corruption Bureau) Police in connection with the alleged Rs.1.40 crore Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) double-billing scam related to M.G. Road development works. In his complaint filed with the ACB SP, Mysuru, Tanveer Sait has appealed the Police to probe the alleged…
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