Lucknow: “Yoga, akin to its capacity to unite the body, mind and soul, has played a ‘big role’ in binding the world, cutting across linguistic and cultural barriers,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a huge gathering at Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan on the occasion of the 3rd International Yoga Day celebrations today, he also asserted…
Callous relatives grab pension, fail to turn up at woman’s funeral
June 21, 2017Mysuru: An elderly woman, whose name was known, but sadly counted in the ‘Missing Person’ list is the story of most of the aged in the country today. Padmavathi (75) passed away in city on June 14. However, she did not die a lonely, neglected person. Thanks to the humanitarian work being carried out by…
Huge demand for yoga courses in city
June 21, 2017Mysuru: Thanks to a series of yoga performances and the general awareness created on Mysuru being the International Yoga Capital, yoga courses offered by government and private institutions have found increased takers these days. Interestingly, the courses that had fewer admissions earlier, are witnessing a lot of demand since the last two years, especially after…
Yoga Day: Anna Hazare at Bengaluru
June 21, 2017Bengaluru: Social activist Anna Hazare attended the third International Yoga Day celebrations held in Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru this morning. More than 5,000 yoga enthusiasts took part in the event organised by the State government. Tao Porchon Lynch (98) from New York and Amma Nannamal (97) from Tamil Nadu, demonstrated several asanas and proved the effectiveness…
Guinness Yoga: The other side
June 21, 2017Mysuru: It was a big day for Mysuru that was attempting to break the Guinness World Record for mass yoga performance at a single venue. Mysureans got up early and headed towards the Mysore Race Club, the venue of the feat, as early as 4.30 am. While more than 50,000 enthusiasts performed yoga peacefully inside…
MCC Ward 32 By-poll
June 21, 2017Mysuru: Today being the last day for filing of nomination papers, three candidates, including an Independent, filed their papers this morning for the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Ward 32 by-poll scheduled on July 2. SBM Manju of JD(S), K. Madesh of BJP and Lalana Dhanraj, a Congress rebel candidate, filed their nomination papers with MCC…
District Minister holds meeting on vector-borne diseases in city
June 21, 2017Mysuru: District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa held a meeting with officials of the District Administration, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Zilla Panchayat (ZP), pertaining to vector-borne diseases especially Dengue at Government Guest House in Nazarbad here this morning. District Vector-borne Diseases Control Officer Dr. S. Chidambara, who provided information to the District Minister said that…
Road repair: Traffic diverted
June 21, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru City Traffic Police have diverted the traffic movement following the repair works taken up from Ashoka Circle (Ballal Circle) to Dr. Ambedkar Park and road behind NIE College to Manandavadi Road. Vehicles travelling towards south from Ashoka Circle to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Park must take left from the Circle enter Ram Iyengar…
Mega awareness campaign on ‘The Children Act’ tomorrow
June 21, 2017Mysuru: A mega district-level awareness campaign on The Children Act — ‘Balya Vivaha Tade Mattu Shale Kade Nanna Nade’ — has been organised under the aegis of Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Bengaluru, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Women and Child Development Department, Department of Public Instruction and…
Tipper brings down electric pole
June 21, 2017Mysuru: A tipper, which was proceeding on JLB Road, brought down an electric pole and snapped live wires along with it here yesterday. Luckily, no injuries or fatalities have been reported. The tipper, belonging to the Railway Department, was proceeding from Ramaswamy Circle towards Metropole Circle when the dumping bed of the tipper accidentally lifted…
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