Mysuru/Mysore: In a bid to develop and promote tourism, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has decided to operate double decker bus services in Mysuru and Hampi. The buses will be launched on the lines of London’s ‘Big Bus’ model. The first of these buses is likely to be operated in Mysuru by March-end and…
Borewell spews contaminated water reeking of petrol
February 24, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Occupants of a housing complex in Siddalingapura are facing a unique and potentially dangerous problem. Water from a borewell here can not be used for drinking or other purposes as it smells like petrol. It’s yellowish in colour and has an unpleasant taste. The problem is so acute that the residents have stopped using…
‘Investors Meet in Mysuru soon’
February 24, 2020Minister Jagadish Shettar interacts with industrialists in city Mysuru/Mysore: Large and Medium Scale Industries Minister, Jagadish Shettar said that the State Government will soon hold an Investors Meet in Mysuru. Interacting with members of various industrial bodies at the Government Guest House in Nazarbad in city last evening, Jagadish Shettar said that the State Government…
18? You can’t buy cigarettes
February 24, 2020Health Ministry plans to increase legal age for tobacco consumption from 18 to 21 years New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry is mulling to increase the legal age for tobacco consumption from 18 to 21 years as part of its efforts to strengthen the provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA). A…
Slowdown in automobile industry attributed to urban congestion
February 24, 2020A motor company which used to produce nearly 3.10 lakh cars every year now manufactures just 1.30 lakh four-wheelers ! Mysuru/Mysore: There is a slowdown in the economy including in automobile industry as demand for vehicles, especially four-wheelers, has come down due to various reasons including app-based taxis, metro trains and urban congestion, said Shekar…
StartupCharcha-2020 held for budding entrepreneurs
February 24, 2020“Good team, source of finance must for youths pursuing entrepreneurial dream” Mysuru/Mysore: Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD), Mysuru, conducted StartupCharcha-2020 event, a culmination of various entrepreneurship activities undertaken by Swayam – E Cell of SDM-IMD students at the institute premises on Chamundi Hill Road, Siddartha Layout, recently. Vishwaprasad Alva, Founder and Managing…
Tibetans welcome New Year ‘Losar’ with fanfare at Bylakuppe
February 24, 2020Kushalnagar: Festive atmosphere is prevailing at Tibetan settlements in Bylakuppe, Mysuru district, as Tibetans are observing ‘Losar’, their New Year in a grand way. The entire settlement is wearing a bridal look with thousands of Tibetan monks and the Tibetan workforce celebrating the arrival of the New Year. Losar celebrations have begun a month ago…
Consecration of Sri Muthappan at Hinkal from Feb.25
February 24, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: As part of the consecration ceremony of Sri Muthappan at Sri Muthappan Temple in Hinkal, following rituals will be held from Feb.25 to 27: Feb.25: Acharyavarna, Srikovil Sweekara, Punyaha, Prasada Shuddhi, Rakshoghana Homa, Vaastu Homa, Vaastu Kalasha Puje, Vaastu Puje, Vaastu Bali and Vaastu Kalashabhisheka will be held in the morning; At 4.30 pm,…
Forest Brigand Veerappan’s daughter joins BJP
February 24, 2020Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu): Even as the BJP is looking to gain a strong foothold in the Dravidian State of Tamil Nadu, Vidyarani, the elder daughter of deceased Forest Brigand Veerappan, joined the party in the presence of BJP National General Secretary P. Muralidhar Rao at Krishnagiri on Saturday. Speaking to press persons after joining the…
Shivaratri: Athmalingeshwara Rathotsava: Boy comes under chariot wheels, dies
February 24, 2020Bharathinagar: A 13-year-old boy was killed while a man suffered a fracture on his leg, when they came under the wheels of the chariot during Athmalingeshwara Swamy Rathotsava held at Hanumanthanagar near here on Sunday evening. The deceased boy is Shivakumar, son of Kullegowda of Karadakere village and the man, who suffered a fracture on…
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