Mysuru: “The power of social media is yet to be harnessed to its fullest potential by the marginalised of the society in their endeavour towards equality and dignity in the society,” said Dr. Bhargavi D. Hemmige, Head, Department of Journalism, SBRR Mahajana College, Mysuru, speaking at the “International Conference-2017, Quest for Equality” organised by Government…
Rejuvenating Kukkarahalli Lake: DC instructs panel to submit pre-feasibility report
July 26, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep has instructed the Kukkarahalli Lake Expert Committee to submit a pre-feasibility report within a week regarding setting up of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Kukkarahalli Lake and installing a 7.5 km pipeline to draw sewage water from Hebbal Industrial Area and surrounding areas to be treated at Kukkarahalli STP….
Stray dogs maul baby to death in Mandya hospital
July 26, 2017Mandya: In a heart-rending incident, a new-born baby girl was mauled to death by stray dogs inside the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences last night. The child’s body, with freshly severed umbilical cord, was found this morning with scratch and bite marks all over its body. A pack of dogs had entered the hospital building…
Money laundering: Pak terrorist gets 7 years RI
July 26, 2017Bengaluru: Eleven years after the arrest of a Pakistan-based terrorist in Mysuru, the Principal City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru yesterday convicted Mohammed Fahad Hai under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, (PMLA) and sentenced him to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 10,000. The conviction became the first…
Energy Department will fill up 9,000 vacancies soon: Minister D.K. Shivakumar
July 26, 2017Mysuru:“The Department of Energy will soon start procedures to fill up vacant 9,000 posts in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and other ESCOMs in the State,” said Energy Minister D.K. Shivakumar here yesterday. He was speaking at the inauguration of the valedictory of training programme for the newly-recruited Assistant Engineers, Assistant Accounts Officers, Junior…
Supreme Court to consider CID report on alleged defrauding of Van Ingen’s property on Aug. 1
July 26, 2017New Delhi: The Supreme Court will consider the CID report on the alleged defrauding of over Rs. 500 crore worth properties of Mysuru-based taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingen on Aug. 1. A Three-Judge Bench, presided by Justice Ranjan Gogoi, agreed to consider the matter, though senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Michael Floyd Eshwer, who claimed…
Irregularities in Vani Vilas Water Works: Tender has been awarded only after discussion in Council: EE
July 26, 2017Mysuru: The Executive Engineer (EE) of Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) has clarified that no irregularities has occurred with regard to the repair of faulty leaking pipes. The allegations that the contract had been awarded, bills had been paid violating the rules and while awarding the contract, the Council had been misled are all false,…
Who is Pejawar Seer to meddle with Lingayats? Asks Minister
July 26, 2017Bengaluru: A faction of the Lingayat community, who had gathered in Bidar on July 18, revived the demand for the formation of a separate religion for Lingayats. This has resulted in a controversy as Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has responded positively to their demand. And following the CM’s comments, former CM and BJP State President B.S….
Preparations for 71st Independence Day begins
July 26, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep chaired a preliminary meeting of officials involved in the preparation for the 71st Independence Day celebrations to be held on August 15 at the Bannimantap Torch Light Parade Grounds. The meeting was held at his office, here yesterday. Plastic flags banned: He instructed the officials to see that the national…
It’s official, A.H. Vishwanath to be JD(S) candidate from Hunsur
July 26, 2017Hunsur: Weeks after JD(S) leader H.D. Revanna’s son Prajwal’s suitcase culture remark tarnished the image of the party and demoralised workers, party’s State President H.D. Kumaraswamy declared yesterday former MP Adagooru H. Vishwanath as the JD(S) candidate from Hunsur Assembly segment. Participating in a massive road show to drum up support for Vishwanath in Hunsur…
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