Mandya: Rebel star Ambarish has been given a ticket to contest from Mandya, but he is not happy. He has been sulking ever since the election process has been set into motion and has several demands before he agrees to file his nomination papers. This morning, a group of his supporters went in search for…
920 candidates file nominations so far in State
Bengaluru: The total number of nominations for May 12 election to Karnataka Legislative Assembly is inching towards the four-figure mark and so far, 920 candidates have filed their papers till Saturday, after the notification was issued on April 17. Out of 920, 48 candidates have filed papers from Mysuru district. According to official sources, in…
Officers undergo training in election process
Mysuru: To ensure proper and sanctity of electoral process and the smooth conduct of elections, all election-related officers, including Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers underwent training on the election procedures at various centres in city this morning. Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers will hold crucial posts during elections. Officials who were trained are…
Poll Code: One kg gold, household articles worth Rs.8.63 crore seized
CD of short film on voter awareness released Mysuru: In the backdrop of Model Code of Conduct kicking in, so far Rs.17,13,000 cash, 7,500 litres of liquor and 54 vehicles have been recovered. Besides, Rs. 8.63 crore worth of household articles and one kg gold have been seized in the district. Disclosing this to reporters…
Siddharamaiah has his way, will contest from Badami too
Bengaluru: After days of uncertainty and opposition from within the party, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah appears to have prevailed. Apart from Chamundeshwari, he will take the electoral plunge from Badami in Bagalkot District. The CM is set to file his nomination papers from the constituency on Tuesday (Apr.24) The decision comes after much dilly-dallying but the…
Shell out hefty fines for speeding, stopping inside protected forests
Mysuru: Following repeated incidents of people travelling on the roads that cut through National Parks and Tiger Reserves disturbing animals and indulging in activities like drinking, smoking, taking photos, shooting videos, playing music in their vehicle’s music system and making loud noise, the Forest Department has decided to crackdown on such activities and impose a…
Sandesh Swamy, Prof. Rangappa to file papers tomorrow
Mysuru: BJP candidate from Narasimharaja (NR) Constituency Sandesh Swamy and JD(S) candidate from Chamaraja Constituency will be filing their nomination papers at the respective Returning Officer’s office in city tomorrow. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, BJP candidate from NR Constituency Sandesh Swamy said that he would offer puja at Huliyamma Temple…
‘Just asking’ will act as permanent opposition, says Actor Prakash Rai
Mysuru: Asserting that ‘Just asking,’ a platform launched by him to question wrongs in the society, will act as a ‘Permanent opposition,’ multi-lingual actor Prakash Rai has said that it would be good for all as there should be a permanent opposition party always. In an interaction with journalists at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Prakash…
Forty eight nominations filed so far in Mysuru
Mysuru: The filing of nomination papers by candidates has gained momentum, with total of 48 candidates filing their nomination papers in 11 Assembly segments of the district until Saturday (Apr.21). The process of filing of nominations began on Tuesday (April 17) with the Election Commission notifying the poll schedule. The first four days of nomination…
Van Ingen’s estate in Wayanad becomes Government property
Wayanad: In a landmark order, Wayanad District Collector S. Suhas has declared Alathur Estate, a private coffee estate spread over 211 acres at Thrissilery village of Manandavadi taluk, as Government property under the Kerala Escheats and Forfeitures Act. The Act looks into the administration and custody of escheats and unclaimed property. Suhas also cancelled any…
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