Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra this morning undertook a padayatra in Ward No.1 (Lakshmikanthanagar-Hebbal 1st Stage) and heard grievances from public. He began his padayatra after performing puja at Prashantha Ganapati Temple. Even as he commenced his padayatra, some elderly women complained of problems they faced in getting ration cards. Nagendra directed the officials to…
Extension of Dasara Expo: KEA and contractor lock horns
January 10, 2019Mysuru: The extension of Dasara Exhibition till Jan.15 has resulted in the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) and the contracted firm Fun World and Resorts India Private Limited locking horns on payment terms. Based on the suggestion by Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh, Dasara expo which was supposed to close on Jan.7 was extended till Jan.15. Accordingly,…
Panache presents designer expo on Jan.11, 12
January 10, 2019PANACHE brings in the latest in designer apparels, jewellery, accessories and home decor at the designer expo oganised at Hotel Southern Star on Vinoba Road in city on Jan.11 and 12 from 11 am to 8.30 pm. The expo will feature the following designers: Libas Vatika – A Luxury Pret Collection by Willy and Meenakshi…
Two sentenced to five years jail for assault
January 10, 2019Mysuru: The Fourth Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced two persons for five years rigorous imprisonment for assaulting a person over financial feud. Those who were sentenced are B.C. Nagendra Murthy and his father Sontrahalli Chandrashekar alias Shekar, residents of Benakahalli in T. Narasipur taluk. On May 30, 2013 at about 5.30 pm, Nagendra…
CAR Constable ends life
January 10, 2019Mysuru: A Constable attached to City Armed Reserve (CAR) allegedly committed suicide by hanging self at his quarters in Jyothinagar here on Tuesday night. He leaves behind his wife Shivamma and four daughters. The deceased is Mahadevu (46), a native of Kempaiahnahundi village in T. Narasipur taluk, who was working as a CAR Constable in…
Diesel theft from MCC vehicles
January 10, 2019MCC Opposition leader urges to register case Mysuru: Leader of the Opposition in the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), B.V. Manjunath, has urged to register criminal case against the suspended employee Mahadevu and his assistant for stealing diesel from the MCC vehicle and also seize the vehicle used for the crime besides registering a case on…
EPF pensioners seek hike in pension
January 10, 2019Mysuru: Over 50 members of All India Employee Provident Fund (EFP) pensioners Co-ordination Committee, staged a protest in front of DC’s office here yesterday morning urging the government to fulfil their pending demands. The members sought a minimum pension of Rs. 7,500 coupled with Dearness Allowance with periodical change in Consumer Price Index. They also…
Lokayukta appalled at K.R. Hospital facilities
January 9, 2019Says vision of Wadiyars to provide affordable treatment to poor not followed Mysuru: Karnataka Lokayukta Justice P. Vishwanath Shetty paid a surprise visit this morning to take stock of administration and the condition of patients in the century-old K.R Hospital, popularly called ‘Doddaspathre’ by the rural folk. The Lokayukta inspected facilities and treatment being given…
Six more flights to operate from Mysuru
January 9, 2019Additional flights from Mysore Airport Mysuru-Bengaluru Mysuru-Belagavi Mysuru-Goa Mysuru-Kochi Mysuru-Hyderabad (two flights) New Delhi: Mysore Airport, which at present operates a lone daily flight to Chennai, will soon be linked by air to five more destinations through six flights. In a statement issued yesterday, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha said the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation…
Chennai-Bangalore Superfast Express train services extended to Mysuru
January 9, 2019Mysuru: The extension of the Chennai-Bengaluru Superfast Express till Mysuru has been approved by the Railways. According to a statement issued by the Railway Board, the train will have commercial stoppages at Kengeri, Ramanagaram, Channapattana, Maddur, Mandya and Pandavapura on the extended portion. Train number 12609 will leave Chennai at 1.35 pm and arrive in…















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