Nanjangud: The temple town of Nanjangud today witnessed a heavy rush of devotees from across several districts for the famous Chikka Jathre at the famous Srikanteshwara Temple in the town, popularly known as ‘Dakshina Kashi.’ The Rathas, marking the ‘Chikka Jathre,’ took off from the temple at 9.45 am, in the auspicious ‘Makara Lagna’ amidst…
Mysuru: In a sudden development ahead of the Assembly polls, city JD(S) President K. Harishgowda has been sacked and is replaced by city corporator K.T. Cheluvegowda. This development is seen as a result of the internal bickerings within the city JD(S) with the JD(S) top brass almost certain to allot the party ticket to former…
Mysuru: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) will be issuing applications for 85 Civic Amenity (CA) sites available with it in a week’s time, said MUDA Commissioner P.S. Kantharaju. He said that though 250 CA sites were identified across the city, only 85 CA sites were ready for distribution and added that applications from Trusts,…
Mysuru: Following electrification of the Mysuru-Bengaluru double railway track, history was created on Saturday when the electric loco (engine) chugged into Mysuru Railway Station from Bengaluru as part of the test run. Sources in the Railways said that the Safety Commissioner is expected to undertake inspection of the electrification of the Mysuru-Bengaluru railway track on…
Mysuru: Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Anant Kumar Hegde held an interaction on ‘Skill On Wheels’ in city this morning. The interaction was held on the sidelines of ‘Skills on Wheels’ initiative that takes forward Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Skill India Mission.’ The event was organised at Hotel Southern Star by…
Mandya: A labourer, who was brutally beaten by his employer for not coming to work properly and left to die at a field, is now battling for his life at a hospital here. The critically injured labourer has been identified as 48-year-old Mahadevu, a resident of Aaladahalli village here, while his employer has been identified…
Mysuru: Observing that classical music may be a thing of the past in a few decades, Air Deccan Founder Capt. G.R. Gopinath has regretted that the present education system and modernity are eclipsing our art and culture. He was speaking after inaugurating the five-day 24th Sangeetha Sammelana-2017 organised under the aegis of JSS Sangeetha Sabha…
Gundlupet: The Forest Department’s decision to hike the entry fee and camera fee at Bandipur National Park from Nov.1 has taken a toll on visitors as the number of tourists visiting the National Park has come down considerably. Thousands of tourists flock the park during weekends and as such, the counters at the Park witnessed…
Mysuru: Maj. Gen. S. G. Vombatkere (retd.) said that he was happy to see the NCC in its present form and complimented the organisation for playing a major role in moulding the Cadets and giving them a range of experiences in camps and adventure activities that were limited during early years. Maj. Vombatkere, who was…
Mysuru: Procession, speeches and illumination of Masjids marked the celebrations of Eid Meelad Un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed in city yesterday. A procession consisting of tableaux was taken out from Masjid-e-Azam on Ashoka Road which passed through Meena Bazaar, Sawday Road, Dr. Zakir Hussain Circle, Masjid-e-Eidgah Road, Pullikeshi Road and culminated at Masjid-e-Azam. A…
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