Mysuru: Mysuru that is emerging as the Yoga Capital of the country is preparing for the 5th edition of International Day of Yoga on June 21st to break its own two world records by performing yoga at one particular location this year. The city found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, in…
Mysuru Karaga Mahotsava
May 12, 2019Grand procession attracts hundreds of devotees Mysuru: A grand procession, marking the 95th Sri Chamundeshwari and Sri Mariyamma’s annual Mysuru Karaga Mahotsava being organised by Sri Renukadevi Karaga Devastana Trust, Ittigegud, was taken out on the thoroughfares of the city yesterday. The Karaga Mahotsava, which began on May 8, will conclude tomorrow with the immersion…
Photo expo on biodiversity at Kukkarahalli Lake
May 12, 2019Mysuru: To exhibit and create awareness among people on biodiversity richness of lakes, Wild Mysuru, had organised a photography exhibition with the theme Life in Kukkarahalli Kere this morning at Kukkarahalli Lake. Over 180 photographs of biodiversity at the Lake clicked by 49 nature enthusiasts and Wild Mysuru were on display at the expo which…
Free Sparrow Houses distributed
May 12, 2019Mysuru: Jeev Daya Jain Charity (JDJC) with a mission to revive sparrow population, had organised a free distribution of Sparrow Houses, Bird Feeders and Bird Food at Kukkarahalli Lake here this morning. About 200 Sparrow Houses (cardboard boxes with a bed straw), 80 feeder bottles and 80 packets of bird food (grains) were distributed. Speaking…
‘Nikhil Ellidiyappa…! introduced me to the whole world’
May 12, 2019K.R. Pet: The moment his candidature was announced for the Mandya Lok Sabha seat, ‘Nikhil Ellidiyappa’ trolls that hit the social media and TV studios, literally introduced his name to people all over the world. Besides, he also became a household name in Mandya constituency, said Mandya Lok Sabha JD(S)-Congress coalition candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy. He…
Corporator, Police conduct awareness on chain-snatching
May 12, 2019Mysuru: Following chain-snatching incidents in city, Corporator Pramila Bharat and Lakshmipuram Police conducted an awareness programme on chain-snatching to the public at the Freedom Fighters’ Park in Subbarayanakere in city recently. Handbills with messages such as not to go alone when wearing gold jewellery, to cover the neck with veil while walking, to be careful…
Former Mayor bats for free education till SSLC
May 12, 2019Mysuru: Former Mayor S. Satish (Sandesh Swamy) has demanded free education for all till SSLC, in private and aided educational institutions. In a press release, Sandesh Swamy said that this year’s PUC and SSLC results point to the fact that Government Schools, Kannada Medium Schools and children from rural areas have fared better compared to…
Three of family killed in motorcycle-bus collision
May 12, 2019K.R. Pet: In a ghastly road accident, three members of a family, including two women, were killed on-the-spot when the motorcycle they were riding collided head on with a KSRTC bus near Sadugonahalli on K.R. Pet-Bandihole Road this morning. The deceased have been identified as Jayamma, her son Krishna and daughter-in-law Gowri, residents of Subhash…
‘Balangochi’ summer camp concludes on a colourful note
May 12, 2019Mysuru: “Theatre can remove ego in people,” opined humorist Prof. M. Krishnegowda. He was speaking at the valedictory of Balangochi, a summer camp for children organised by Adamya Rangashale at Vivekananda PU College in Jayalakshmipuram here last evening. Quoting the example of actor late Shankar Nag, Krishnegowda said that all artistes in theatre are treated…
US FDA warns of faulty pacemaker batteries
May 12, 2019New Delhi: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised an alarm about premature battery depletion in certain Medtronic pacemaker models, which could lead to devices losing power quickly and triggering a medical emergency. The models affected by the battery issue include Azure, Astra, Percepta, Serena and Solara, according to the US regulator. The…
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