Madikeri: The rally initiated by Codava National Council (CNC) urging the government to accord a living entity status for River Cauvery concluded at Poompuhar in Tamil Nadu. Disclosing this at a press meet here yesterday, CNC President N.U. Nachappa said that the rally commenced from Talacauvery on May 24 and after traversing Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya,…
CM to hold consultative meeting on Cauvery Management Authority
June 3, 2018Bengaluru: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has said that he will soon hold consultative meetings with Legal, Irrigation and Engineering experts to assess the advantages and disadvantages of Cauvery Management Authority (CMA) newly constituted by the Centre. Speaking to press persons here yesterday, the CM, referring the gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Water Resources…
Hotel Owners seek uniform tax policy for all commercial buildings
June 3, 2018Mysuru: Office-bearers of Hotel Owners Association submitted a memorandum to MCC Commissioner K.H. Jagadish yesterday seeking uniform tax policy for all commercial buildings and fulfilment of other demands. Speaking on the occasion Hotel Owners Association President C. Narayanagowda contended that the effort of hotels also contributed to the city acquiring the Cleanest Medium City status….
Ustad Krishna Jettappa passes away
June 3, 2018Mysuru: Nonagenarian Ustad Krishna Jettappa (94), mentor and guide for many wrestlers of the famed ‘Vajramushti Kaalaga’ for over 50 years, passed away at his residence in Raghavendranagar here on Saturday due to age-related ailments. He is survived by his wife and 10 children. Jettappa was also a traditional Orthopaedician and a healer. He was…
‘H.D. Deve Gowda has no role in portfolio allocation’
June 3, 2018Bengaluru: Dismissing reports on JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda’s intervention in the allotment of portfolios in the yet to be formed State Cabinet, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said that all these reports were baseless. Maintaining that although it is true that D.K. Shivakumar of the Congress and H.D. Revanna of the JD(S) had vied with…
A thought-provoking display of paintings on environment protection
June 3, 2018Mysuru: Marking World Environment Day, artist U.G. Mohankumar Aradhya had organised an exhibition of his paintings on environment with a theme ‘Hasiru Usiru’ at Suchitra Art Gallery in Kalamandira premises here this morning. The expo with free entry is open till 7 pm. About 30 paintings are on display drawing attention of people towards environment…
Booklet on MLC Marithibbegowda achievements released
June 3, 2018Mysuru: With less than a week for the June 8 Legislative Council Polls from South Teachers Constituency ‘Shikshakarinda Shikshakarigagi’, a booklet on the achievements of JD(S) MLC and Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Marithibbegowda who is seeking re-election, was released at Patrakarthara Bhavan here this morning. Speaking after releasing the 56 page booklet, Social activist Prof….
Former Mayor opposes re-introduction of UPOR
June 3, 2018Mysuru: Former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa has opposed the re-introduction of Urban Property Ownership Record (UPOR) by Mysore City Corporation (MCC) and Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) which literally had gone under wraps over the part couple of years. Addressing a press meet at Patrakarthara Bhavan here recently, Bhyrappa recalled that UPOR had already created a…
Pt. Rajiv Taranath visits Suttur Mutt
June 3, 2018Mysuru: A day after being conferred the prestigious Nadoja Award by Hampi Kannada University, Sarod Maestro Pandit Rajiv Taranath visited Suttur Mutt in city on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Pt. Rajiv Taranath said that it was important that Mutts and Gurukulas concentrated on patronising expressive forms of art such as music. Highlighting that dedication,…
‘Power of proper communication is the need of millennium teachers’
June 3, 2018Mysuru: Proper communication by the millennium teachers is the hallmark of successful classroom management, said Dr. N. N. Prahallada, former Faculty, RIE Mysore while delivering a special lecture on “Classroom Management for the Teachers of Maharshi Public School” at the school premises in city recently. Dr. Prahallada said entering into 21st century does not mean…
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