Month: September, 2019

Tiger devours man inside Bandipur Reserve
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Tiger devours man inside Bandipur Reserve

September 1, 2019

Gundlupet, Sept.1 (SOMG &BCT)- A 55-year-old man was devoured by a tiger at Kundkere Range of Bandipur Tiger Reserve last evening. The half-eaten body was found by villagers this morning. The victim is Shivamadaiah  of Chowdahalli village in Gundlupet taluk and according to villagers, he had gone to graze cattle yesterday. However, he had not…

Mining at KRS banned
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Mining at KRS banned

September 1, 2019

Mandya, Sept.1 (Nagaiah& BCT)- The State Government yesterday issued an order banning granite mining in 20 km radius of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya District for an indefinite period. KRS is one of the main reservoirs in the Cauvery basin and there were reports that some local political leaders were involved in granite…

Convention of vehicle drivers from unorganised sector in city on Sept.4
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Convention of vehicle drivers from unorganised sector in city on Sept.4

September 1, 2019

Mysuru, Sept.1 (MTY&DM)- A convention of vehicle drivers from the unorganised sector will be held at Vidyashankar Kalyana Mantapa near Gun House Circle on Sept. 4, said Krishnaraja MLA S.A. Ramdas. Addressing a press meet at Patrakarthara Bhavan here on Saturday, he said that drivers of cabs, taxis, autos, road rollers, JCB, cranes and other…

Heritage Arch Gate STILL an eyesore
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Heritage Arch Gate STILL an eyesore

September 1, 2019

Mysuru, Sept.1 (MK&NNN)- Entrance to a city is key to its culture and heritage and Mysuru is endowed with such an entrance as it has the beautiful backdrop of Chamundi Hill. Apart from being home to many heritage buildings and structures of historical value, Mysuru is also known for its majestic arches, pillars and gateways….

Travel to iconic KRS on a shoddy road
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Travel to iconic KRS on a shoddy road

September 1, 2019

PWD Assistant Engineer justifies name-sake pothole-filling works Srirangapatna (Vinay Karekura&VNS)- Here is a classic example of official apathy and shoddy works as an offshoot of corruption. With Dasara fast approaching, Mandya District Administration has taken up the filling of potholes on Paschimavahini-Konanur Main Road. Just a day after filling potholes, the loosely laid jelly stones…

Governor Vajubhai Vala’s term ends, may get extension
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Governor Vajubhai Vala’s term ends, may get extension

September 1, 2019

Bengaluru, Sept.1- With Karnataka Governor Vajubhai R. Vala’s five year term ending on Saturday, there is no official word yet on whether he will get an extension or someone else will replace him as the constitutional head of the State. However, there are indications that Vala may get a second term. Vala, now so, took…

City gears up for Gowri-Ganesha festival
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City gears up for Gowri-Ganesha festival

September 1, 2019

Mysuru, Sept. 1 (MTY&DM)- With the city gearing up for tomorrow’s (Sept. 2) Gowri-Ganesha Festival, people have been thronging various markets to purchase Gowri and Ganesha idols, fruits, flowers, puja articles and other items that are a part of the festivities, this morning.  The prices of flowers have shot up with Jasmine (Mallige) selling at…

President Kovind appoints five new Governors
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President Kovind appoints five new Governors

September 1, 2019

New Delhi, Sept. 1- Kalraj Mishra, the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, was transferred and appointed as the Governor of Rajasthan this morning by President Ram Nath Kovind. Mishra will replace Kalyan Singh as the Rajasthan Governor. Meanwhile, assuming Mishra’s role as Himachal Governor is former Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya. A total of five Governors have…

State Government to merge SSLC and PU Boards
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State Government to merge SSLC and PU Boards

September 1, 2019

Bengaluru, Sept.1- After the merger of Banks, now it is the turn of Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) and Department of Pre-University Board to become a  single entity. The single Board will come into effect from December this year, announced Primary and Secondary Education Minister Suresh Kumar, here yesterday. With this, Secondary School Leaving…

17 islands at Ranganathittu to be reconstructed
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17 islands at Ranganathittu to be reconstructed

September 1, 2019

Forest Department team inspects ravaged islands; estimated loss is nearly Rs.2.5 crore Srirangapatna, Sept.1 (Vinay Karekura & BCT)- Following large-scale destruction of islands at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary as a result of thousands of cusecs of water that was released from Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, a team of Forest Department officials visited the ravaged place…

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