Mandya: – Reiterating his stand that a new dam at Mekedatu across River Cauvery would be constructed, Karnataka Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) said the dam would be constructed after getting all clearances from the Centre to address the drinking water needs of the people. Yesterday, Shivakumar visited Shimshapura Power Generating Station (Shimsha Power…
Kanaganamaradi Bus Tragedy: Absconding bus driver arrested after 15 days
December 10, 2018Mandya: Pandavapura Police have succeeded in nabbing the driver of the private bus that plunged into Visvesvaraya Canal at Kanaganamaradi in Pandavapura taluk which resulted in the death of 30 people. The driver, identified as Shivanna, a native of Holalu village in the taluk, was arrested in Bengaluru on Saturday. He had gone absconding soon…
No Parking rule does not apply to this Tiger !
December 10, 2018Mysuru: Policemen who break the law, just like the rest of us, should face consequences for their actions. They are not above the law and are held to a higher standard in upholding the law. And that’s why it becomes news when Policemen break the law like this one where a towing vehicle (Tiger) is…
MUDA’s Ballahalli Layout stuck as farmers demand more share
December 10, 2018Mysuru: The ambitious project of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to form Ballahalli Layout in partnership with farmers (land owners) has hit a roadblock with farmers demanding their pound of flesh. They are asking more share in the layouts that will be developed by MUDA. At the Ballahalli Layout near Koorgalli that has been cleared…
Fire destroys sugarcane crops across Mandya district
December 10, 2018Mandya: Fire has destroyed standing sugarcane crops grown in a total of 7 acres land at different places in Mandya District on Sunday. In the first incident, sugarcane crop grown in 2-acre area near Pandavapura Railway Station was gutted in a fire that broke out on Sunday morning. The land belonged to one Marigowda of…
Overwhelming response for ‘Hunsur Habba’
December 10, 2018Hunsur: The colourful procession organised as part of ‘Hunsur Habba,’ the first of its kind in the communally sensitive town, by the Taluk Administration and local organisations, received an overwhelming response here on Saturday. Over 5,000 people from various parts of the taluk witnessed the procession, beyond the expectation of the organisers. The procession, which…
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Museum in Manasagangothri campus: VC
December 10, 2018Mysuru: University of Mysore Vice- Chancellor Prof .G. Hemantha Kumar said that the State Government has sanctioned funds to set up Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Museum in the premises of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre at Manasagangothri Campus in city. He was speaking after inaugurating the photography exhibition on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and special lecture…
Winter Session of State Legislature begins at Belagavi
December 10, 2018Belagavi: The ten-day winter session of the State Legislature began at Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi this morning, amidst political heat from within the ruling coalition as well as outside, with the Opposition BJP planning to hold a rally of farmers in Belagavi against what it calls the apathy of the government in addressing farmer issues….
‘MCC ignores opinions of public sent by Traffic Police’
December 10, 2018Traffic Inspector Ravi at MGP monthly meeting; Calls upon people to follow road rules Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials put up road humps (speed breakers) and dividers without bothering to discuss with the Traffic Police Department. Also, they completely ignore the opinions of the people which the Police Department collects and send to…
Musician Dr. K. Vageesh conferred ‘Sangeetha Sevanidhi’ award
December 10, 2018Mysuru: Senior Musician Dr. Vageesh was conferred ‘Sangeetha Sevanidhi’ award, instituted by JSS Sangeetha Sabha Trust at the valedictory of the 25th Sangeetha Sammelana organised at JSS Womens’ College in Saraswathipuram here on Dec. 6. Speaking on the occasion, Sangeetha Vidyanidhi S. Shankar said that more musicians should take part in such Sangeetha Sammelanas. Stressing…















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