Month: February, 2020

Dr. Chandragupta is new City Police Commissioner
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Dr. Chandragupta is new City Police Commissioner

February 1, 2020

Bengaluru: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Dr. Chandragupta has been appointed as the new City Police Commissioner of Mysuru. He will replace K.T. Balakrishna who has been transferred as DIG, Recruitment.  K.T. Balakrishna took over as the Mysuru City Police Commissioner on January 25, 2019. The transfer orders came late last evening and it…

Hundreds perform Mass Suryanamaskara
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Hundreds perform Mass Suryanamaskara

February 1, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: About 700 yoga enthusiasts from across the city took part in Mass 108 Suryanamaskara organised by Mysore Yoga Okkuta marking its 19th anniversary, in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple at the Palace North Gate here early this morning. Ratha Saptami is symbolically represented in the form of Sun God Surya turning his Ratha (Chariot)…

Colourful procession marks Sri Madiwala Machideva Jayanti
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Colourful procession marks Sri Madiwala Machideva Jayanti

February 1, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: A colourful procession carrying the portrait of 12th century saint Sri Madiwala Machideva and performance by cultural troupes marked Madiwala Machideva Jayanti celebrations in city this morning. The celebration was organised by District Administration in association with various organisations. The procession was flagged off by MLA L. Nagendra after offering flowers to the portrait…

Bank strike concludes today
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Bank strike concludes today

February 1, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The nation-wide strike by public sector banks called by United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) entered the second and final day today with banking services affected throughout the city. About 500 employees of various banks staged a protest in front of the Regional Office of Corporation Bank on Vinoba road here this morning seeking…

Unidentified body found
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Unidentified body found

February 1, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The body of an unidentified man, aged about 55 to 60 years, was found on the Railway track between K.R. Nagar and Hampapura Railway stations of Mysuru-Arasikere Section recently. The man is 5.6’ tall, wheatish in complexion, medium built and round faced. The body has been kept at K.R. Hospital mortuary.  The kith and…

Auto driver killed, three Policemen injured in auto-car collision
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Auto driver killed, three Policemen injured in auto-car collision

February 1, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: An auto driver was killed and three policemen travelling in the auto sustained serious injuries in a head on collision between the auto and a car near KSRTC Layout on Mysuru-T. Narasipur road yesterday. The deceased auto driver has been identified as Shivakumar (38) of Hosahundi village in Varuna Hobli of the taluk, while…

Elected to various MCC Committees
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Elected to various MCC Committees

February 1, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The following Corporators have been elected unanimously to various MCC Committees at the MCC Council Meeting held recently. Sri Rangacharlu Memorial Town Hall Committee: Sharath Kumar, M.C. Ramesh, Usha, M. Shivakumar, R. Nagaraju, Mohammed Rafi and Sawood Khan.  Ambale Annaiah Pandit’s Free Students Hostel (Poor Students Feeding Committee): M.V. Ramprasad, M.S. Shobha, Lokesh, Shanthamma…

‘Meluku’ documentary on Pt. Rajiv Taranath released
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‘Meluku’ documentary on Pt. Rajiv Taranath released

February 1, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: A documentary ‘Meluku’ on renowned Sarod Maestro Pandit Rajiv Taranath was released at a function organised by Naguvana Creations and Rangayana at Bhoomigeetha in Kalamandira premises here last evening. Releasing the documentary CD, writer and Anupama Niranjana awardee Dr. Vijaya recalled that she met Pt. Rajiv Taranath during her difficult days and appreciated the…

MLA Nagendra opens Gandhi Shilp Bazaar at JSS Urban Haat
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MLA Nagendra opens Gandhi Shilp Bazaar at JSS Urban Haat

February 1, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: A ten-day exhibition of handloom and handicrafts ‘Gandhi Shilp Bazaar’ organised in association with Union Ministry of Textiles and Handicrafts commenced last evening at JSS Urban Haat in Hebbal Industrial Area here. The expo exhibits an array of handloom products made from cotton, silk, wool and mixed yarns including sarees of various regions. About…

Woman found dead in home, murder suspected
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Woman found dead in home, murder suspected

February 1, 2020

H.D.Kote: A 48-year old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her home in H.D. Kote town early this morning. Devamma (48), wife of Siddappaji and a resident of Vishwanathaiah Colony in H.D. Kote town is the deceased. Devamma, a native of Heggadapura village in the taluk had married Siddappaji after her first husband…

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