Mysuru: Following registration of an FIR against him over his alleged derogatory remarks on Lord Rama, writer Prof. K.S. Bhagawan appeared at Kuvempunagar Police Station and recorded his statement before the Police this morning. Earlier, Kuvempunagar Police, who had booked an FIR against Prof. K.S. Bhagawan under IPC Section 295A, had summoned the writer, it…
Beru-Chiguru Rangasambhrama in city from Jan.4 to 8
January 2, 2019Mysuru: Apravarambe, Mysuru, has organised ‘Beru-Chiguru Rangasambhrama’ from Jan. 4 to 8 at Nrupathunga Kannada School, E and F Block, Ramakrishnanagar here. Disclosing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Apravarambe Founder-Secretary Nagachandra said that about 50 school children would also join the troupe to enact the plays. The event will be…
One arrested for illegal sale of liquor
January 2, 2019Mysuru: City Crime Branch (CCB) Police, on Sunday, have arrested a person on charges of selling liquor illegally near Trinethra Circle at Mahadeshwara Layout in city and have seized 135 packs of liquor worth about Rs. 5,977 and Rs. 320 cash from him. The arrested is V.B. Venkatesha, son of Boraiah, who is working as…
Temple rush after parties
January 1, 2019Two lakh ladoos distributed at Yoga Narasimhaswamy Temple at Vijayanagar Thousands queue up before Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill Tourist places like Mysuru Zoo, Palace, KRS teeming with visitors Mysuru: Performances by artistes, DJ shows, live orchestras, concerts and dazzling displays of fireworks marked the zero hour celebrations at various party hotspots as city residents…
Blast fishing at KRS to make quick buck
January 1, 2019Mysuru: Stopping dynamite blast fishing in the river stream of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam has taken on a new urgency as the crude practice is taking a toll on populations of fish and at the same time harming the people who indulge in such activities. Dynamites or other types of explosives are used to…
Property Guidance Value hiked; comes into effect from today
January 1, 2019Mysuru: The State Government has hiked the guidance value of properties by 5% to 25% and the revised rates have come into effect from today (Jan.1, 2019) at all Sub-Registrar Offices. Henceforth, property rates are set to go up along with registration charges in city and its outer limits. Guidance value is the price of…
Spectacular Fireworks enthral crowds at Doddakere Maidan
January 1, 2019Mysuru: With the illuminated Mysore Palace in the backdrop, thousands of New Year revellers were awestruck by the fireworks display at Doddakere Maidan from 12 am to 12.15 am as the crowd cheered “Happy New Year” at the stroke of midnight. Earlier, the Police Band performed at the Mysore Palace premises from 11 pm to…
From Police with love: Ladoos, gifts to traffic rule followers
January 1, 2019Mysuru: In a bid to promote road safety rules and their compliance, City Police conducted a novel campaign by distributing ladoos, New Year greeting cards and gift boxes to traffic rule followers at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple this morning. The Police launched this drive for the first time on the first day of the year with…
Three-day Kumbha Mela at T. Narasipur from Feb.17 to 19
January 1, 2019Mysuru: The three-day 11th Kumbha Mela will be held at T. Narasipur in the district from Feb.17 to 19. A tradition in the making, the Kumbha Mela at T. Narasipur is the initiative of the Seers and religious leaders of the region led by Shivapuri Swamiji of Kailash Ashram and Suttur Mutt Seer Shivratri Deshikendra…
Disneyland at KRS will be within framework of law, says Minister
January 1, 2019Mysuru: State Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh has assured that the Government would make an honest attempt within the framework of law to replicate Disneyland in the vicinity of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. He was speaking to a section of the press yesterday in the context of Union Government’s gazette notification in November 2017 ruling…















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