Bengaluru: Indira Canteen will start functioning in all the 198 Wards of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) from Aug. 15 which is aimed to provide food at affordable price. This was disclosed by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah to press persons on Tuesday after holding a meeting with Officers of Departments of Finance and Urban Development on…
Get ready to pay 15% more property tax
April 28, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Council yesterday decided to increase property and other taxes by 15% which will come into effect from April 1, 2018. The hike will cover residential buildings, vacant sites, industries, trusts, cinema and marriage halls, commercial complexes, community halls, hotels, schools and colleges. The decision was taken at the meeting…
Did your ATM dispense scribbled Rs. 2000 note?
April 28, 2017Mysuru: Having borne the brunt of cashless days during November and December 2016, of late many people are still facing the demonetisation blues as most of the ATMs go dry every now and then. Reason: ‘No Cash’ or ‘Out of Order’ boards are hung at most of the ATMs in city and also in other…
Workshop for media fraternity on Child Rights and Child Protection
April 28, 2017Mysuru: Noting that the media (both print and electronic) is one of the key stakeholders and partners in building a pro-child and child-sensitive environment, Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep stressed on the need for the media to follow ethics while reporting on child abuse and atrocities against children. He was speaking after inaugurating a half-day…
Three-day Ugadi Sangeetotsava at Mysore Palace from Apr. 29
April 28, 2017Mysuru: With the long weekend approaching and the footfall to various tourist locations in and around Mysuru expected to increase, the Mysore Palace Board is all set to treat the visitors with cultural programmes under Ugadi Sangeetotsava at its premises from Apr. 29 to May 1. The Mysuru Police Band will perform on Apr. 29…
Water tax dues reach a whopping Rs. 120 crore!
April 28, 2017Mysuru: The water tax dues payable to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has accumulated to a whopping Rs.120 crore forcing the MCC authorities to take stern measures against defaulters. Accordingly, MCC officials, led by Commissioner G. Jagadeesha, have disconnected water supply to three domestic connections in Giridarshini Layout, one such connection in Ward 43 near Highway…
Irregularities at Mysore Varsity, KSOU: Samithi demands probe
April 28, 2017Mysuru: Demanding a probe into the alleged irregularities at University of Mysore (UoM) and Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), the Mysuru Vishwavidyanilaya Ulisi Horata Samithi has said that it would submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister as well as the Prime Minister seeking a probe. Addressing a press meet at a private hotel in…
UoM students accuse Professor of partiality
April 28, 2017Mysuru: A section of students from the Department of Environment Sciences, University of Mysore (UoM), has complained against Prof. A.G. Deviprasad accusing him of partiality. In a written complaint to the Acting Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar, 16 students have alleged that Deviprasad, a Professor of Biodiversity, was being partial towards them as they have not…
Former MLA K. Madegowda passes away
April 28, 2017Mysuru: Former MLA K. Madegowda (85), passed away at a private hospital in city yesterday following prolonged illness. Madegowda, who was ill, was undergoing treatment in his brother’s hospital – Mahadeshwara Nursing Home in Siddarthanagar here where he passed away after failing to respond to the treatment. He leaves behind his wife Rajamma, sons Mahesh…
Big Bazaar’s “Public Holiday Sale” from Apr. 29 to May 3
April 28, 2017Mysuru: Big Bazaar’s “Public Holiday Sale” is back bigger and better this year from Apr. 29 to May 3 in all its stores across the country. The 5-day mega sale has a jumbo combination of exciting offers, mega deals and discounts on a wide range of products. It will have amazing deals for every member…
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