MLA R. Roshan Baig resigns Number of MLAs resigning: 15 Congress-JD(S) strength: 102 BJP has 105 MLAs and support of two independents Bengaluru: Amidst the ongoing Karnataka crisis with the Janata Dal (Secular)-Congress coalition government is fighting to survive, Legislative Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar will take the crucial decision on the resignations of 15…
BJP protesters seek CM’s resignation; Congress stages counter-protest
July 9, 2019Congress leaders staging counter-protest Mysuru: As part of a State-wide stir, the city BJP staged a demonstration in front of the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) office here this morning, seeking immediate resignation of Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, as the Coalition Government had been reduced to a minority following the resignation of 15 MLAs. Maintaining that though…
Revamp higher education system in country at earliest: Dr. Kasturirangan
July 9, 2019Mysuru: There have been extensive changes in society since the last Education Policy with regard to social, economic, industrial and cultural aspects, said Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Chairman of the Committee that prepared the National Education Policy 2019 Draft. Speaking at the symposium on ‘National Education Policy’ at Rani Bahadur auditorium here this morning, he said…
Bodies of theatre artiste Muddu Krishna and his wife to arrive in city tonight
July 9, 2019Mysuru: The bodies of theatre artiste K. Muddu Krishna and his wife Dr. B. Indrani, a Scientist at CFTRI here, who died in a road accident at Lucknow on Sunday, will be brought to city tonight, according to close associates of the deceased. Meanwhile, senior officials of CFTRI in Lucknow have held discussions with Lucknow…
It’s a hard life for street vendors
July 9, 2019Mysuru: It has been nearly five years since 57-year-old Sannamma migrated from a remote village in H.D. Kote. She ekes out a living by selling green leaves and vegetables on Sayyaji Rao Road, a major shopping centre in the city. She has to sustain three children who live with her in a shack at Kalyanagiri….
Wild elephant falls into drain; battles for life
July 9, 2019Hanagodu: A wild elephant is battling for life as it fell into a drainage when villagers and Forest Officials were attempting to drive it back to the woods. Stuck in the drain, the elephant can neither move nor get up. Department officials are trying to get a tamed elephant and an earth mover to lift…
MCC agrees to construct houses for Pourakarmikas at Malalawadi
July 9, 2019Mysuru: After a prolonged discussion, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) General Council Meeting on Monday, approved construction of houses for Pourakarmikas at Malalawadi in city. The meeting resolved to construct 158 houses for permanent MCC Pourakarmikas in one-and-a-half-acre land coming under Survey Numbers 99, 100, 101/2, 102, 103, 108/1, 71/1 and 71/2. The houses will…
‘Best treatment for Cardiovascular problems available in India’
July 9, 2019Mysuru: Dr. C.N. Manjunath, Director, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, visited the Jayadeva Hospital on KRS Road here on June 7 and inspected the facilities. Speaking on the occasion, he opined that the best treatment for Cardiovascular problems was now available in India itself. He said that the protocol for medical…
Rs.5 lakh for proposed Tyagi Nivas: MLA
July 9, 2019Mysuru: K.R. Constituency MLA and former Minister S.A. Ramdas has assured of donating Rs. 5 lakh out of the Legislators Local Area Development Fund for ‘Tyagi Nivas’ proposed to be constructed by Sri Shantinath Seva Samithi Trust at Bhagawan Sri Shantinath Swamy Jain Basadi (Kote Basadi) on Sayyaji Rao Road in city. He was speaking…
Evict street vendors from footpaths, demand Corporators
July 9, 2019Mysuru: On the one hand, street vendors face harassment by Police and money lenders, on the other hand is the constant threat of eviction by Municipal authorities. There has been a constant demand to evict footpath vendors making a clear way for pedestrians. At the Council Meeting of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) held yesterday,…
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