Mysuru: The ‘Minchina Nondani’ (special voter enrolment drive) to enrol new voters for the forthcoming Assembly elections to be held on May 12 began in city this morning. The special drive has been initiated across the State by the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka. The drive will conclude at 5 pm today and the voters will…
B.Y. Vijayendra holds closed-door meeting with L. Revanasiddaiah
April 8, 2018Mysuru: Even as political silence or call it neutrality is maintained by retired Director General of Police (DGP) and senior Lingayat leader from Congress L. Revanasiddaiah, his closed-door one-on-one meeting with Varuna Constituency likely BJP candidate B.Y. Vijayendra in Mysuru this morning has fuelled intense speculations. Sources said that Vijayendra extended an open invitation to…
Vijayendra meets Varuna ticket aspirants, party workers
April 8, 2018Mysuru: Vijayendra, son of BJP Chief Ministerial candidate B.S. Yeddyurappa,will take on Dr. Yathindra, son of Chief Minister Siddharamaiah in Varuna constituency in Mysuru district. The State BJP Core Committee that met at a luxury resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Friday is said to have finalised the name of Vijayendra as the party…
Setback to CM’s efforts to defeat H.D. Revanna in Holenarasipur
April 8, 2018Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s efforts to defeat JD(S) Supremo and former PM H.D. Deve Gowda’s clan in Holenarasipur of Hassan district seems to have received a setback, as the resignation of Karnataka State Government Employees Association President B. Manjegowda, who is tipped to be Congress candidate is yet to be accepted. The legal department is…
Intelligence Report on Chamundeshwari constituency fake: CMO
April 8, 2018Bengaluru: The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has clarified that the Intelligence report, that is doing rounds on social media, stating that Chamundeshwari Assembly Constituency is not safe for Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, was a fake report. Yesterday, a report, reportedly signed by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), was being widely circulated on WhatsApp and other…
Revanasiddaiah’s silence much debated in Varuna
April 8, 2018Mysuru: Former IPS officer and Lingayat leader L. Revanasiddaiah, who played a key role in Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s victory from Varuna Assembly segment in 2013, is conspicuous by his silence even as the countdown for the May12 Assembly poll has begun. Revanasiddaiah, who showed his political skills by garnering votes in villages considered as Lingayat…
Para-Military forces arrive in city for poll security
April 8, 2018Mysuru: A team of central Para-Military forces have arrived in Mysuru along with a team of officers to provide security and monitor the election process. The team’s location and accommodation have, however, been kept confidential for security reasons. Both City Police Commissioner Dr. A. Subrahmanyeswara Rao and Mysuru Superintendent of Police Amit Singh admitted that…
BJP first list likely tonight
April 8, 2018Bengaluru: Very much keen on returning to power in Karnataka, the BJP, which has considered the State as a gateway to power in the South, is likely to announce its first list of candidates for the May12 Assembly polls at 8.30 pm today. Sources said that the BJP Election Committee is to hold another round…
Jan Sangh activists felicitated on BJP Foundation Day in city
April 8, 2018Mysuru: K.R. Constituency wing of BJP had organised a function at Vidyashankara Kalyana Mantapa near Gun House here on Apr.6 to commemorate BJP Foundation Day. Several activists of Jan Sangh were felicitated on the occasion. Speaking after receiving the felicitation, former MLC Thontadarya recalled the days of Emergency in India and the evolution of Janata…
Checking ! Cops begin frisking for cash and liquor at 49 check-posts in Mysuru
April 6, 2018Amount of cash, liquor one can carry Up to Rs. 50,000 cash Beer up to 18 litres Hard liquor up to 3.5 litres Wine shops open from 10 am to 10.30 pm Bars and Restaurants open from 10 am to 11.30 pm Mysuru: Considering the high-profile electoral battles in Mysuru region where political heavyweights like…
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