Mysuru/Mysore: Makara Sankranti is celebrated all across Karnataka State in the month of January to mark the first day when the sun is transiting into the Capricorn, also known as Makara, tenth sign of the Zodiac. Sankranti festival also marks the end of the month when the winter solstice, which is referred to as the …
Devaraja Market Demolition Court gives clearance
January 13, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: The Court has given clearance to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to demolish and rebuild the heritage Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building. Disclosing this to the media recently, MCC Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde said that the traders of Devaraja Market had moved the Court against the proposed demolition but the Court has instructed MCC to provide…
Two held in Gundlupet, Gonikoppal for links with terror operatives
January 13, 2020Chamarajanagar: In a major breakthrough, the Internal Security Division (ISD), Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Chamarajanagar District Police, in a joint operation on Saturday, arrested a man in Gundlupet for his alleged links with terror operatives in Kerala. The Police team, which also held a Madrasa Moulvi on charges of giving shelter to the terror…
Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi visits Suttur Mutt branch at B.R. Hills
January 13, 2020Chamarajanagar: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, accompanied by his wife Roopanjali Gogoi, visited Suttur Shakha Mutt at B.R. Hills in Yelandur taluk of Chamarajanagar district this morning and sought the blessings of Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji. The Gogoi couple, who were welcomed with mass rendering of vachanas by students, had breakfast at…
Pariksha Pe Charcha: Two students from Chamarajanagar to interact with PM Modi
January 13, 2020Chamarajanagar: With stressful days round the corner for those appearing for their SSLC and 2nd PU exams, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be interacting with thousands of students prepping for the crucial board exams and speaking about the importance of “staying happy” and taking tests “without stress” during the “Pariksha Pe Charcha” event in New…
‘Nali Kali’ coaches chug at Railway Colony Primary School
January 13, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Ajay Kumar Singh, General Manager, South Western Railway (SWR), Hubballi, conducted the annual inspection at the Central Workshops, Ashokapuram, Mysuru on Saturday last. The Principal Heads of various Departments accompanied him. During the inspection, Sujatha Singh, President, South Western Railway Women’s Welfare Organization (SWRWWO), inaugurated ‘Nali Kali’ (Joyful Learning) coaches at the Railway Colony…
Railway Sports Ground gets floodlights, new pavilion
January 13, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: The upgraded facilities at the Railway Sports Ground on KRS Road opposite CFTRI were inaugurated by South Western Railway (SWR) General Manager Ajay Kumar Singh during his annual inspection of SWR Mysuru Division yesterday. The flood-lit Railway Sports Ground with a new pavilion was inaugurated in the presence of Sujata Singh, President of…
Sankranti sale KSIC offers up to 25% discount on Silk Sarees
January 13, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Ltd., as part of Sankranti festival is offering up to 25% discount of its whole range of Mysore Silk sarees at its five outlets in city. According to KSIC officials, discount is offered at its two outlets near Mysuru Zoo and Zoo complex, one outlet in K.R. Circle, one in…
MLA Ramdas launches Post Card Campaign in city supporting CAA
January 13, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: A post card campaign in support of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was launched by Krishnaraja MLA S.A. Ramdas in city yesterday to coincide with Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and BJP’s public outreach programme. All the post cards were addressed to Prime Minister’s Office. Ramdas also garlanded the statue of Swami Vivekananda at Vivekananda Circle and…
Over 20 injured as Canter vehicle topples
January 13, 2020Mandya: Over 20 persons travelling in a goods Canter vehicle suffered injuries when the vehicle toppled near Muthathi in Malavalli taluk yesterday afternoon. The injured include Darshan, Komresh, Thimmegowda, Rajamma, Saroja, Rathnamma, Ravi, Madegowda, Suresh, Vasanth, Susheelamma, Kalamma and others. They all belong to T. Malligere village in Mandya taluk. Yesterday morning, about 50 persons…
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