Travel plans of Mysureans and Bengalureans during this long weekend go for a toss If you are planning for a weekend trip to Kodagu now, you may have to exercise caution as Red Alert has been declared in the hilly district following heavy rains and landslides. The plans of Mysureans and Bengalureans to visit Kodagu…
PM Modi’s address to Nation: Bright future for J&K after Article 370
August 9, 2019New Delhi: In his first address to the Nation yesterday lasting 40 minutes, after revocation of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) would be relaxed soon. Following the revoking of Article 370, the decision to put J&K under the governance of the Central Government had been taken…
BJP High Command to decide on CM BSY’s Cabinet
August 9, 2019Swearing-in ceremony likely on Aug. 12 Bengaluru: In an effort to give good and able administration in Karnataka, the BJP High Command has taken complete responsibility on Karnataka Cabinet expansion. Earlier, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa had visited New Delhi along with a list of probable Ministers, but the list was rejected postponing the swearing-in ceremony…
Mysuru-N’gud Highway Blocked
August 9, 2019More than 1,25,000 cusecs water released from Kabini reservoir Mysuru: A day after the floodgates were opened at Kabini reservoir, National Highway-766 connecting Tamil Nadu and Kerala via Nanjangud was blocked near Mallanamoole Mutt this morning, as a result of overflowing Kapila. More than 1,25,000 cusecs of water was released to the river through Kabini…
Pratap Simha says sorry to Prakash Raj
August 9, 2019Bengaluru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha yesterday regretted posting derogatory remarks against Actor Prakash Raj and withdrew his comments from Twitter and Facebook “unequivocally.” “Dear Prakash Raj, I had posted a derogatory article against you and your family on 2nd and 3rd October 2017. However, I understand these were unwarranted and hurtful. Therefore, I unequivocally withdraw…
Water-logging in Shivamogga
August 9, 2019Shivamogga: The low-lying areas in Shivamogga city such as Tipu Nagar, Rajendra Nagar, Bapujinagar, Manjunatha Layout, Ashwathangar and Vidyanagar witnessed water-logging owing to heavy rainfall for the past three days. The flood water entered the houses forcing many residents to vacate the area. In Shivamogga, all major rivers including Tunga, Bhadra, Varada, Sharminavati, Malati, Mavinahole,…
Rotavirus, TD vaccine to be introduced: ADC
August 9, 2019Mysuru: Additional Deputy Commissioner B.R. Poornima has said that the Health Department will be introducing Rotavirus and Tetanus and Diphtheria (TD) Vaccine shortly. Chairing a meeting of the Rapid Task Force of the District Health Department at the DC Office here yesterday, Poornima asked all concerned Departments to join hands with Health Department for successful…
Helpline numbers for residents outside J&K announced
August 9, 2019New Delhi: In view of the tense situation in Kashmir and upcoming Eid festival, Srinagar District Magistrate Shahid Choudhary yesterday announced helpline numbers for residents of Jammu and Kashmir living outside for assistance in travelling back home and contacting relatives in Kashmir. “DC Office #Srinagar has established two helplines 94190-28242, 94190-28251. Residents/Students outside State can…
Recalling cherished memories of Quit India
August 9, 2019Mysuru: “The elected representatives of today, who have no knowledge of the sacrifices that people did during the freedom struggle of the country, treat freedom fighters like caged parrots by offering them crumbs whenever the old freedom fighters demanded something,” regretted Mysore City and District Freedom Fighters Association President Dr. M.G. Krishnamurthy. He was speaking…
Krishnaraja MLA announces Rs. 5 lakh to CM’s relief fund
August 9, 2019Mysuru: Krishnaraja BJP MLA and former Minister S.A. Ramdas has announced Rs. 5 lakh to the Chief Minister’s flood relief fund out of his Legislator’s Local Area Development Fund. Meanwhile, the State Government has announced a compensation of Rs. 5 lakh to the family of 35-year-old Ganesh who was killed yesterday night at Veeranahosahalli Tribal…
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