Srirangapatna: In a twist to the story of a teenager, who had claimed that his genitals were mutilated by unknown miscreants who had taken him in their car in the pretext of dropping him on Feb.14, Srirangapatna Rural Police have arrested a 28-year-old man for coaxing the teenager to cut off his (teenager) genitals. The…
Budget session from tomorrow; CM to present Budget on Mar. 5
March 1, 2020Bengaluru: The month-long Budget session of the Karnataka Assembly will begin at Vidhana Soudha from tomorrow (Mar.2). Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa (BSY), who also holds the Finance portfolio, will present the State Budget (2020-21) in the Assembly on Mar. 5. Even as BSY is busy giving final touches to the Budget, the Opposition is all…
Matsya Darshinis to serve lip-smacking fish meals at affordable prices
March 1, 2020Bengaluru: Fish lovers no longer have to pay Rs. 400 to Rs. 800 to enjoy their favourite Meenu Oota (fish meals). The State Government is planning to set up Matsya Darshini canteens in the State, to provide fish meals at affordable prices. The menu includes fish fry and fish palya for just Rs. 90. Fisheries…
Lack of communication has fuelled anti-CAA protests: Chakravarti Sulibele
March 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that lack of communication has fuelled anti-CAA protests, columnist and Yuva Brigade Founder Chakravarti Sulibele said that the ongoing protests is a classic example of what communication gap could lead to. He was speaking after launching ‘Gnana Dhwani’, a 90.8 FM Community Radio Station marking the decennial celebrations of Gopalaswamy Shishuvihara at Swami…
CAVA workshop: Creativity at its best
March 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: “The art serves a vital function in society and human history. While we overlook beauty in ordinary objects, the artist has the ability to transform dross objects into extraordinary masterpieces through his medium,” said College Development Council Director Dr. S. Srikantaswamy. He was speaking during the valedictory of the 10th National Students’ Workshop at…
Special vehicle to ferry children through Forest
March 1, 2020Minister Suresh Kumar fulfils his promise Mysore/Mysuru: Primary Education Minister Suresh Kumar has fulfilled most of the assurances that he had given to Pachche Doddi villagers during his School stay programme last month. It may be recalled that, during one of his overnight village school stay programmes, Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar…
Former employee arrested for making hoax bomb call to Paper Mill
March 1, 2020Nanjangud: Nanjangud Police have arrested a former employee of Rajshil Paper Private Limited for making a hoax bomb call to the Paper Mill yesterday morning. The arrested is 38-year-old Shibu, a former employee of the Paper Mill and a native of Tamil Nadu. He was arrested yesterday evening from a house at Giridarshini Layout in…
Trains Cancelled, Diverted Rescheduled & Regulated
March 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The following trains will be cancelled / partially cancelled / diverted / rescheduled / regulated due to safety related works — 2-day Non-Interlocking at Karadi and 1-day at Banasandra Stations — for commissioning of doubling of track on Arsikere-Tumakuru Section over Mysuru Division as detailed below: CANCELLATION 1. Train No. 56913 KSR Bengaluru –…
Social tolerance is vital for economic progress: Veerappa Moily
March 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chief Minister Veerappa Moily said that social tolerance is vital for economic growth. He was speaking after releasing eight comprehensive works of Jnanapeetha awardees at a programme jointly organised by Tanu Mana Prakashana and Kannada Sahitya Kalakoota at the Institution of Engineers on JLB Road here yesterday. Pointing out that Kannada culture incorporates…
Distributors stage protest demanding ban on online trading
March 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Hundreds of distributors, wholesalers and retailers of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and members of Mysuru Chemists and Druggists Association, under the aegis of Mysuru District Distributors’ Association, took out a massive rally in the city on Friday demanding a ban on online trading and setting up of a Trade Board at the national…















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