Mysore/Mysuru: An auto driver was killed and three policemen travelling in the auto sustained serious injuries in a head on collision between the auto and a car near KSRTC Layout on Mysuru-T. Narasipur road yesterday. The deceased auto driver has been identified as Shivakumar (38) of Hosahundi village in Varuna Hobli of the taluk, while…
Elected to various MCC Committees
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The following Corporators have been elected unanimously to various MCC Committees at the MCC Council Meeting held recently. Sri Rangacharlu Memorial Town Hall Committee: Sharath Kumar, M.C. Ramesh, Usha, M. Shivakumar, R. Nagaraju, Mohammed Rafi and Sawood Khan. Ambale Annaiah Pandit’s Free Students Hostel (Poor Students Feeding Committee): M.V. Ramprasad, M.S. Shobha, Lokesh, Shanthamma…
‘Meluku’ documentary on Pt. Rajiv Taranath released
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A documentary ‘Meluku’ on renowned Sarod Maestro Pandit Rajiv Taranath was released at a function organised by Naguvana Creations and Rangayana at Bhoomigeetha in Kalamandira premises here last evening. Releasing the documentary CD, writer and Anupama Niranjana awardee Dr. Vijaya recalled that she met Pt. Rajiv Taranath during her difficult days and appreciated the…
MLA Nagendra opens Gandhi Shilp Bazaar at JSS Urban Haat
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A ten-day exhibition of handloom and handicrafts ‘Gandhi Shilp Bazaar’ organised in association with Union Ministry of Textiles and Handicrafts commenced last evening at JSS Urban Haat in Hebbal Industrial Area here. The expo exhibits an array of handloom products made from cotton, silk, wool and mixed yarns including sarees of various regions. About…
Woman found dead in home, murder suspected
February 1, 2020H.D.Kote: A 48-year old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her home in H.D. Kote town early this morning. Devamma (48), wife of Siddappaji and a resident of Vishwanathaiah Colony in H.D. Kote town is the deceased. Devamma, a native of Heggadapura village in the taluk had married Siddappaji after her first husband…
Leopard cub found in Sugarcane field
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the Forest department is struggling to prevent wild animals from entering human habitats, a leopard cub was found at a Sugarcane field at Mirle in K.R. Nagar taluk of the district. The one-month old male cub was spotted in the Sugarcane field of one Santosh at Mirle village when workers were engaged…
MCC razes illegal house on Govt. land at Giriyabovipalya
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing its drive against unauthorised constructions on Government lands, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) razed down a house built illegally on a Government land at Giriyabovipalya here on Friday. Following complaints that over 20 unauthorised houses had come up in about one acre area near Giriyabovipalya lake, the MCC officials, led by Assistant Commissioner…
Col. C.K. Nayadu Trophy 2019-20: Shiva Singh, Kunal Yadav excel for UP
February 1, 2020Good penetrative bowling by left-arm spinner Shiva Singh (4/65), ably assisted by medium-pacer Kunal Yadav (3/52), enabled Uttar Pradesh (UP) to take control of the match by bowling out hosts Karnataka for 275 in 107.5 overs, and following on in their second innings, Karnataka were reduced to 19/1 in 10 overs at close of play…
Bank Strike begins: Today and tomorrow banks closed
January 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Banking services were affected in city and across the country as over 10 lakh employees of public sector banks have begun their two-day strike from today. Services will be affected tomorrow also. The strike, called by United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) that represents nine trade unions, over salary issues, comes on a day…
Dr. M.R. Ravi appointed Chamarajanagar DC
January 31, 2020Chamarajanagar: The State Government has appointed Dr. M.R. Ravi as the Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar. He took charge last evening from earlier DC B.B. Cauvery who has now been posted as Director, Urban Development Directorate, Bengaluru. Ravi hails from Mamballi village in Yelandur taluk of Chamarajanagar district and has an opportunity to serve as the…















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