Yeddyurappa, who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka for the third time on Thursday, resigned from the post only in 55 hours. He resigned after giving an emotional speech shortly before the trust vote was taken. With that, Yeddyurappa has now the dubious record of one of the shortest stint as Chief…
I will not die for power, I will die for my people: Yeddyurappa
May 20, 2018Bengaluru: Taking a potshot at Congress-JD(S) CM candidate, H.D. Kumaraswamy, without naming him, Yeddyurappa yesterday recalled that some leaders had said during the campaign that they would die if they were not elected to power. “But I will not die for power, I will die for my people, because they are the masters in a…
Operation Kamala Fear: JD(S)-Congress Legislators made to stay in hotels
May 20, 2018Bengaluru: Though B.S. Yeddyurappa failed to prove majority yesterday, the fear of ‘Operation Kamala’ is still haunting the JD(S)-Congress. In a bid to save the party MLAs from being poached by the BJP, the leaders of both JD(S) and the Congress have made their MLAs to stay in hotels till they prove their strength and…
BJP would have arranged more seats in 15 days, says Amit Shah
May 20, 2018New Delhi: Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa could have been able to prove majority if he had a fortnight to face the test of strength. Because, BJP President Amit Shah said yesterday, many Legislators of the Janata Dal (Secular) would have sensed the public mood in their constituencies against the “unholy” alliance with the Congress and…
MP Pratap Simha uploads his disappointment on social media
May 20, 2018Bengaluru: Deeply disappointed over B.S. Yeddyurappa’s (BSY) resignation as the Chief Minister after failing to prove majority in the floor of the Assembly yesterday, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha uploaded his emotional feelings on social media. Coming out with his feelings, a teary-eyed Simha said that he was very much moved by BSY’s resignation. Pointing out…
Three Policemen including ACP have a miraculous escape as tree falls
May 20, 2018Mysuru: Three Policemen including an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) had a miraculous escape when a tree located in the City Police Commissioner’s office got uprooted due to heavy rains and strong wind on Saturday night. N.R. Sub-division ACP C. Gopal, ASI Doreswamy and Head Constable Mallikarjunappa, who had come to the Police Commissioner’s office…
Rich tributes paid to Dr. B. Satish Rai
May 20, 2018Mysuru: Many people paid rich tributes to patient-friendly doctor, writer and art patron late Dr. Bellipadi Satish Rai, at a solemn function held at Ave Maria Golden Jubilee auditorium at Teresian College in Siddarthanagar here yesterday. Satish Rai died recently. Speaking on the occasion, film producer and entrepreneur Sudhakar Bhandari opined that Vaidyo Narayanahari was…
A Lake is not a tank; Leave it naturally
May 20, 2018Mysuru: Kukkarahalli Lake Watch programme by naturalist U.N. Ravikumar was organised by Wild Mysuru at Kukkarahalli Lake premises in city this morning. The programme began from the main entrance of the lake with an objective to admire the ecosystem around the lake and exchange knowledge about flora and fauna. The programme started at around 7.15…
Staging of English play ‘Stage Chemistry’ tomorrow
May 20, 2018Mysuru: Children’s Literary Club, Mysuru, has organised staging of the play ‘Stage Chemistry: Neuro-Psychiatric Disorders on Stage’ in English at Rotary West School auditorium in Saraswathipuram here on May 21 at 7 pm. Concept, script and direction by Club Director Dr. R. Purnima; Cast: Dr. R. Purnima, M.N. Shashidhar Simha, Dr. Nima Manjrekar, Anuradha Nandakumar,…
Ice Apples (Thatiningu) enter city to beat summer heat
May 20, 2018Mysuru: With city experiencing hot summer month, to get hydrated, people often go for water-rich fruits. Falling in line in that category is Toddy Palm or Ice Apple (Thatiningu) of Tamil Nadu origin. Push carts selling the Ice Apples are a common sight on roads in city now. Ice Apple popularly known as poor man’s…
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