Mumbai: The Senior Men’s Selection Committee of BCCI announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2017 this morning. BCCI had missed the Apr. 25 deadline following issues with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over revenue sharing. Amidst speculations that BCCI might pull out of the tournament, the Board decided to send its…
CITU launches indefinite stir demanding better facilities at ESI Hospital
May 8, 2017Mysuru: Accusing the ESI Corporation of rendering injustice to beneficiaries and their family members, over 50 members of the CITU (Centre of Indian Trade Unions) launched an indefinite stir in front of ESI Hospital on KRS Rod here this morning. Alleging that as per a new norm, workers having wages of over Rs. 15,000 (max….
ATME honours family of Martyrs
May 8, 2017Mysuru, May 8- A Cultural programme with the theme ‘AMAR JAWAN’ was organised at ATME College of Engineering as part of its extravagant cultural fest ATMEya-2K17. As a part of this Fest College honoured the survivors of martyrs of Indian Army and as a token of respect Financial assistance is provided. IGP (Southern Range) Vipul…
SWR Women’s Welfare Organisation conducts Annual Awards Day
May 8, 2017Mysuru: South Western Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (SWRWWO) conducted its Annual Awards function recently at Railway Officer’s Club in Hubballi. A.K. Gupta, General Manager of SWR, was the chief guest. Merit Scholarship Certificates, along with cash prizes amounting to Rs. 1,40,000, were distributed to 68 children of Railway Employees of both Group ‘C’ and Group…
Danush Vaccination Campaign-2017 launched in city
May 8, 2017Mysuru: The fourth phase of Mission India Danush Vaccination Campaign -2017, mooted by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, was launched this morning at the Anganwadi Centre in Sathagalli here. The campaign will go on till May 19 in the district and the immunisation vaccine will be administered to children in the age group…
Conversion of Yesvantpur – Kochuveli – Yesvantpur Weekly Express into Superfast Express
May 8, 2017Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to convert Train No. 16561/16562, Yesvantpur – Kochuveli – Yesvantpur weekly AC Express into weekly AC Superfast Express with change in Train Number as 22677/22678. There is no change in existing stoppages and train composition. The converted service commences with effect from Aug.31, 2017 from Yesvantpur end and…
Temporary stoppage for Shivamogga Town Passenger
May 8, 2017Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to provide temporary stoppage for Train No. 56271/56272, Shivamogga Town-Chikkamagaluru -Shivamogga Town Passenger and Train No. 56277/56278, Chikkamagaluru-Yesvantpur-Chikkamagaluru Passenger at Kanivehalli and Bisilehalli Stations on experimental basis for a period of six months with effect from May 5 to Nov.4, 2017. Accordingly, Train No. 56271, Shivamogga Town-Chikkamagalur Passenger…
Bharata Kannada Parishat inaugurated
May 8, 2017Mysuru: Bharata Kannada Parishat, to mark its inauguration, had organised a function at Rajendra Bhavan in JSS Hospital premises here yesterday. Inaugurating the programme, writer Dr. Doddarangegowda said that the scope of literature was infinite and commended the formation of the Parishat to promote Kannada literature and uphold the status of Kannada. He confidently claimed…
Tainted official posted as MCC Zonal Assistant Commissioner
May 8, 2017Mysuru: A complaint has been lodged with Lokayukta against Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and two IAS Officers for transferring an official on deputation to a higher post when he is tainted, facing four criminal cases and three corruption charges. K.R. Ravindra, a social activist from Mandya, has lodged the complaint with documents against Siddharamaiah, V. Ponnuraj,…
Lightning kills boy, cow
May 8, 2017Gundlupet: In separate incidents, a 12-year-old-boy and a cow died, after they were struck by lightning and a 22-year-old youth died of electrocution in Gundlupet yesterday afternoon. In the first incident, a boy, who had gone with his father to their field yesterday afternoon, was severely injured when lightning struck him while he was removing…
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