Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant appointment, the State BJP on Monday appointed Mysuru ZP member Mangala Somashekar as the new Mysuru District (Rural) President. The post had fallen vacant after S.D. Mahendra quit following the row over APMC Presidential election a couple of months ago. Mangala Somashekar, who is a two-time ZP member from Hullahalli in…
Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Purushotham said that Mahisha Dasara will be celebrated atop Chamundi Hill on Oct.15. Addressing presspersons here yesterday, Purushotham, who is also the President of Mahisha Dasara Acharane Samithi, said that Mahisha Dasara will be celebrated on Oct.15, a day before Amavasya. Pointing out that a preparatory meeting has also been held in…
Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Mahamanavana Mayayana,’ a book on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, written by C. Chandrappa was released at a programme organised by Karnataka Unit of Bharatiya Dalita Sahitya Academy in association with Hindulida Vargagala Jagruti Vedike and Dalita Vidyarthi Okkuta of Manasagangothri at Vignana Bhavan here recently. Speaking after releasing the book, former Minister P.M. Narendra Swamy…
No COVID-19 updates in State from today Warn of Bengaluru Chalo on Sept. 21 Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of various demands, the Karnataka Government Medical Officers Association (KGMOA) has decided to stop sharing of COVID and Non-COVID reports with the Government effective from today. The KGMOA strike is supported by Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mysuru Chapter,…
Mysore/Mysuru: After months of inactivity at the famed Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, the tourist place is set to open from Sept. 16, Wednesday. The State Government has given permission to Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) that manages the Dam to allow tourists, albeit with strict social distancing norms. The KRS Dam was shut for…
Mysore/Mysuru: With no signs of COVID-19 pandemic abating as yet even six months after the outbreak, people seem to care little for following the norms set out by the Government for containing the deadly virus. As people tend to ignore norms such as wearing of face masks, maintaining physical distance and use of hand sanitisers,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Four Police personnel have succumbed to COVID-19 in Mysuru district so far, and as many as 145 personnel are under treatment. Coronavirus has not spared Cops who are doing duty day and night protecting lives and property of citizens. They are on duty everywhere, be it lockdown or no lockdown, risking their own lives…
Mysore/Mysuru: Tomorrow will be a Red Letter Day for millions of Dr. Vishnuvardhan’s fans as after an eleven-year delay, the foundation stone for a befitting memorial for the late actor will be laid at Halalu village in Kasaba Hobli near Udbur on Manandavadi Road. The State Government has sanctioned 6.5 acres of land and hectic…
Mysore/Mysuru: Finally there is some good news for children who want to play at Jawahar Bal Bhavan that is now a dead and desolate. Set up in 1977, now, one can see the depressing and tall concrete structures full of weeds and wild growth. This was once a one-stop destination for children’s amusement. In a…
Police open fire at holed up accused in self-defence forcing them to surrender Mandya: In a major breakthrough, Mandya Police arrested three persons allegedly involved in the murder of three priests of Sri Arkeshwara Swamy Temple — managed by Muzrai Department — at Guttalu village of Mandya taluk on the night of Sept. 10. The…
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