Nanjangud: “India is no longer a developing nation but is one among the topmost countries in the world in the field of scientific research and technology, especially in space exploration,” said Block Education Officer (BEO) C.N. Raju. He was speaking after inaugurating an exhibition held as part of ‘Carmel Fest 2019’ at Carmel English School…
Digging by OFC firms leaves city roads in a mess
December 2, 201924/7 Optical Fibre Cable laying works Mysuru: Incessant digging of roads across the city to lay Optical Fibre Cables (OFCs) has caused major inconvenience to city residents and commuters on busy roads especially during peak hours. They are facing a lot of problems due to the continuous damage being caused to the roads. The roads…
City’s first iron woman Dr. Usha Hegde becomes first woman from Mysuru to complete ‘Ironman’ event
December 2, 2019Mysuru: Dr. Usha Hegde from Mysuru city has become the first woman to finish the Ironman Western Australia 2019 Triathlon. The event was held on Nov. 30 and Dr. Usha completed the feat in 14 hours and 30 minutes (14:30:24). Earlier this year in May, Prajwal Prasad became the first Mysurean to finish the Ironman…
Government to import onion from Turkey to control sky-rocketing prices
December 2, 2019New Delhi: In a bid to control the sky-rocketing prices of onion in the retail market, the Narendra Modi led BJP Government will import 11,000 Metric Tons (MT) of onion from Turkey in addition to 6,090 MT from Egypt. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation of India (MMTCI)…
POLL WATCH: HUNSUR ASSEMBLY SEGMENT: Tobacco district witnesses Triangular Fight
December 2, 2019Mysuru: Hunsur Assembly Constituency, the largest tobacco growing region in Karnataka is witnessing a triangular fight for the first time in the history of elections taking a break from otherwise what used to be a straight fight between traditional rivals Congress and Janata Dal (S). Veteran politician and former JD(S) State President A.H. Vishwanath, who…
Onion Prices to touch Rs.150 mark in Mysuru
December 2, 2019Mysuru: Onion prices, which are touching skies are expected to touch Rs. 150 per kg mark if the prevailing situation continues in the Mysuru region. The sky-rocketing prices of onions are making home-makers shed tears with shops witnessing 50 per cent to 60 per cent drop in sales. Some traders said the prices are unlikely…
Peepal tree translocated from Agrahara to RIE campus
December 2, 2019Mysuru: Translocation of trees is an often performed task now considering the value of trees. Instead of cutting trees, they are translocated from one place to another along with roots. Mysuru city was a witness to one such translocation of a 30-foot-long peepal tree from Agrahara Circle to the sprawling campus of Regional Institute of…
Channira Bansi Ponnappa promoted as Lieutenant General
December 2, 2019Madikeri: The hilly Kodagu district, which has a long and illustrious history of courageous top Defence officers, for which it is known as the ‘Land of Army Generals’, has added one more feather to its cap, with the promotion of Channira Bansi Ponnappa, AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medal), as a Lieutenant General of the Indian…
Battery-operated vehicle at Brindavan Gardens
December 2, 2019Mysuru: Following public demand, the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL), which manages the KRS (Krishnaraja Sagar)Dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, has introduced battery-operated vehicle service at Brindavan Gardens for the benefit of elderly citizens and specially abled persons. The service introduced four days ago, is operated by Bengaluru-based KCIC, which has bagged the…
Kalidasa Road cries for attention
December 2, 2019Mysuru: The Kalidasa Road, which is the busiest and the most popular road that draws the line between Vontikoppal and Jayalakshmipuram, has turned into a poor shape, with potholes dotting the road. Little walking space on the footpath along both sides of the road has made pedestrians insecure, as they always face the risk of…
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