Bengaluru: Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) yesterday said, a Sub-Committee, comprising members from Engineers’ Association and a representative from erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, will be constituted soon to elicit views on the development of Brindavan Gardens in KRS Reservoir on the lines of Disneyland. Speaking to media at Vidhana Soudha, he said: “The upgrading…
Except for JD(S), all political parties stay away from voter list meeting
December 4, 2018Mysuru: A meeting to sensitise political parties about Form No.6 and 7 for inclusion and deletion of names in the electoral list was held at the old building of Mysuru City Corporation Meeting Hall in city yesterday. The meeting was chaired by Corporation Commissioner K.H. Jagadeesha. Except for city JD(S) leader Boregowda, no other leaders…
Corporators raise various issues at maiden meeting of new MCC Council
December 4, 2018Mysuru: Cutting across party lines, Corporators, during the first general meeting of the newly formed Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Council on Monday, urged the MCC officials and Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath to prepare early for reclaiming the number one shot among clean cities in the forthcoming ‘Swachh Survekshan’ survey scheduled to be held in January. BJP…
Mekedatu project: Minister DKS to conduct spot inspection on Dec.7
December 4, 2018Bengaluru: The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the ambitious multi-purpose Mekedatu project across River Cauvery near Kanakapura is expected to be completed in the next six to nine months, and the associated studies are expected to be conducted simultaneously. The Central Water Commission (CWC) recently gave in-principle clearance to Karnataka to submit DPR for the…
A repository of information on 19 State Universities
December 4, 2018Mysuru: Under one roof, visitors can seek any information on all Universities of Karnataka, their achievements and progress at the stall put up by the Higher Education Department at Dasara Exhibition Grounds in city. The stall, a virtual repository of information, is one of the special attractions for visitors at Dasara Exhibition. It has detailed…
Special Cover on ‘Town Crier’ Mike Chandru released
December 4, 2018First such special postal cover to be launched in city Mysuru: The Department of Posts, Mysuru Division, has released a Special Cover on ‘Town Crier’ Mike Chandru recognising his unique skill in the profession of announcement for various cultural, sports and political events. The Senior Superintendent of Posts, Mysuru Division, N. Prakash, in a letter…
Snake Shyam rescues Cobra from vegetable shop
December 4, 2018Mysuru: City’s well-known snake rescuer and wildlife conservationist Balasubramanya, popularly known as Snake Shyam, rescued a Cobra from a vegetable shop at Devaraja Market in city last morning. With rapid urbanisation resulting in the natural habitats of snakes shrinking, snakes are now finding shelters in home gardens, houses and now, a vegetable shop. Most of…
Sri Nanneshswaraswamy Kalyani Deepotsava held in grand manner
December 4, 2018Mysuru: The fourth annual Sri Nanneshswaraswamy Kalyani Deepotsava, organised as part of last Karthika Masa celebrations, was held in a grand manner yesterday. Hinkal Village Development Committee Hon. President Lohith V. Urs inaugurated the festival of lights by lighting lamps. Thousands of devotees, including women, children and youths joined together in lighting lamps arranged on…
Lokesh Mosale’s wildlife photo expo in Delhi
December 4, 2018Pride of Karnataka – ‘Banada Baduku’ series Mysuru: A wildlife photography expo titled ‘Pride of Karnataka — Banada Baduku series by Lokesh Mosale’ has been organised at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, near Airforce Bal Bharati School, Institutional Area, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi, from Dec.6 to 12. The event, organised in association with the State…
MLA launches development works
December 4, 2018Mysuru: MLA S.A. Ramdas this morning performed ‘Guddali Puja’ for developing the pavement on Satya Harishchandra Road near Gun House coming under MCC Ward 51 to facilitate the street vegetable vendors to conduct business without problem. Speaking on the occasion, Ramdas said that the project under MCC funding of Rs. 42 lakh would form a…















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