Mysuru: Following the deadline given to Mysore Race Course (MRC) authorities to clear all illegal structures coming to an end yesterday, Tourism and Sericulture Minister S.R. Mahesh, inspected the MRC premises this morning to know if his directives were met. During his inspection, the Minister found many illegal structures such as temporary shelters built for…
State to challenge Cauvery Water Authority in SC
July 1, 2018Bengaluru: An all-party meet called by Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy yesterday decided to authorise the State’s legal team to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Centre’s recent notification of the Cauvery Management Authority. Additionally, members of Parliament from the State have agreed to take up the issue in the House. The…
Rest House facilities for drivers on National Highways: Ramdas announces Modi’s Scheme
July 1, 2018Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come forward with the idea of setting up Rest Houses every 25-km on National Highways in the country, said KR Constituencey MLA S.A. Ramdas. He was speaking after inaugurating the 7th anniversary of the District Tourist Vehicle Drivers and Owners Welfare Association at Veene Seshanna Bhavan, here recently. The…
Music Varsity teaching, non-teaching staff protest
July 1, 2018Mysuru: The teaching and non-teaching staff of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, who have been working on a temporary basis since the last eight years, staged a protest in front of the University on JLB Road on Friday demanding extension of services. They said that without any notice to them,…
KSOU, UoM scams: Open debate on July 3
July 1, 2018Mysuru: An open debate will be held between former MLC and senior BJP leader G. Madhusudhan and former Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa regarding the alleged irregularities committed by Rangappa when he was the VC of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) and University of Mysore (UoM). The debate will be held on Tuesday, July 3, at…
A.H. Vishwanath hits out at Kaginele Mutt Seer
July 1, 2018Mysuru: Taking strong exception to the statements of Kanaka Guru Peetha Seer Niranjanandapuri Swamiji warning the Congress against neglecting former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, JD(S) MLA A.H. Vishwanath has decried religious heads taking cudgels on behalf of parties and politicians. Speaking to media persons here yesterday, Vishwanath, who also belongs to Kuruba community, said that religious…
Court stays multi-level parking lot works at Town Hall
July 1, 2018Mysuru: An Arbitration Court in Bengaluru has stayed the works on the multi-level parking lot being constructed in Town Hall premises in city, according to Corporator B.V. Manjunath, Chairman, MCC Standing Committee on Town Hall. Speaking to SOM yesterday, Manjunath said that Hyderabad based Chhabria Associates, claiming that it has suffered losses had moved the…
Contractors object to MCC inviting tenders
July 1, 2018Mysuru: The MCC Contractors Association has objected the MCC’s action of inviting tenders for 127 civil works under the names of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor and also under SFC. In a press release, Association President Chandrashekaraiah said that the MCC is yet to clear the dues of contractors, even three years after completion of…
Make education more holistic, meaningful: Yaduveer Wadiyar
July 1, 2018Mysuru: The scion of the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, called for making education more holistic and meaningful as it is both a means to an end and an end in itself. He was speaking after inaugurating the launch of ‘#findyourmojo competition’ organised by Mysore Royal Academy (MYRA) School of Business…
BJS hosts ‘Smart Girl’ workshop
July 1, 2018Mysuru: Bharatiya Jain Sanghatan (BJS), Mysuru, had organised ‘Smart Girl’ workshop in Mysuru for girls in the age group of 13-21 years. Smart Girl is a two-day prog. designed after thorough research by experts to make the life of daughters happy, safe and secure. The training comprises five modules — (1) Self Awareness, (2) Communication…















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