Month: March, 2020

A testing time for all…
Columns, In Black & White

A testing time for all…

March 21, 2020

Finally, our Prime Minister spoke. And it was a damp squib. It left us wanting, wanting something more.  Ever since the 8 pm address of November 8, 2016, the night of demonetisation, any address by the PM at 8 pm makes people anxious. As the March 19, 2020, address was announced, some people went out…

Bal Bhavan: All weeds no play
Feature Articles

Bal Bhavan: All weeds no play

March 21, 2020

By Rajkumar Bhavasar [Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] Bal Bhavan is now a dead and forgotten hole. If Mysuru needed a single and comprehensive symbol of neglect and mismanagement, Bal Bhavan should provide it. The vast area features an incredible bouquet of possibilities. One could visit it now to see the depressing and tall concrete…

Of two-wheelers and Traffic Police
Voice of The Reader

Of two-wheelers and Traffic Police

March 21, 2020

Sir, After observing the Traffic Inspectors imposing fines in Mysuru, it is evident that their target is more on two-wheelers as compared to other vehicles. It is also observed that there is a pattern in implementing these traffic rules on two-wheelers, particularly helmetless travelling. The funniest part is that most of these two-wheelers are aware…

Aloof, but not lonely
Editorial

Aloof, but not lonely

March 21, 2020

The days of mobs jostling in the streets merrily staging noisy road shows in the cause of multitude of causes have tended to come to an abrupt end across the country, including Mysuru, touted as a city of residents marked by laid-back outlook in daily life. Groups in some regions of the country, surcharged with…

Street Dog Menace
Voice of The Reader

Street Dog Menace

March 21, 2020

Sir, The street dogs in our city are causing havoc since long, but have gradually increased their number along the years. Bike riders fear travelling at night in the streets, for the street dogs always seem to be waiting to chase at least one bike every ten minutes, and it goes on till dawn. Since…

Trin-Trin too suspended
Photo News

Trin-Trin too suspended

March 21, 2020

The District Administration has also temporarily suspended the services of ‘Trin-Trin Public Bicycle Sharing System’ across the city in the wake of COVID-19 scare. These bicycles were mostly used by students and foreign tourists in city.

Sudhakar Mani
Obituary

Sudhakar Mani

March 21, 2020

Sudhakar Mani (67), Proprietor of Mani Transport and a resident of Siddarthanagar, passed away yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, son, daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to family sources.

Subramanyam
Obituary

Subramanyam

March 21, 2020

Subramanyam (72), a retired Railway employee, passed away this morning at his residence in Vijayanagar Second Stage here. He leaves behind his wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be performed at Bannimantap Burial Grounds today evening.

Battakalanda Poovamma
Obituary

Battakalanda Poovamma

March 21, 2020

Battakalanda Poovamma (Atrangada), wife of late Somaiah, passed away at her residence in Hootagalli in the wee hours of today. She was 82. She leaves behind three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Cremation was held this afternoon at Mukthidhaama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage.

In Briefs

Zoo, Karanji Lake to remain shut till Mar. 31

March 21, 2020

As per the directions of the Member Secretary, Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK), Mysuru, the closure of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) and Karanji Lake Nature Park for public viewing has been extended till Mar. 31, said Zoo Executive Director Ajit M. Kulkarni in a press release. No Bird Flu in Zoo: “The faecal…

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