Mysuru: “Isn’t Pakoda-frying also a profession?” Prime Minister Narendra Modi had classified this also as a job among the 4,000 other daily business in the unorganised sector. Hence, demanding a separate policy for this sector, ‘Udyogakkaagi Yuvajanaru’ (Youth for Jobs), an organisation working in the interest of youths, staged a novel protest by frying pakodas…
No Bandh in Bengaluru tomorrow
February 3, 2018Bengaluru/ Mysuru: The Bengaluru bandh planned by Kannada outfits tomorrow (Feb.4) to coincide with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the city for a mega public meeting has been called off after Karnataka High Court ordered a stay, terming it unconstitutional. Modi is scheduled to address a massive public gathering at Palace Grounds tomorrow to…
MP Sriramulu gets invite for breakfast with Donald Trump
February 3, 2018Ballari: BJP member of Parliament from Ballari, B. Sriramulu has said he has been invited to join US President Donald Trump at the 66th Annual National Prayer Breakfast Meet to be held in Washington DC on Feb.8. However, the MP said that he may not be able to make it if the party requires him…
Anil Chikkamadu quits JD(S)
February 3, 2018Mysuru: Anil Chikkamadu, son of late JD(S) legislator from H.D. Kote, S. Chikkamadu, resigned from the primary membership of the JD(S) today. Anil Chikkamadu also quit as ZP member from Hanagodu (ST) ZP constituency, from which he was elected on a JD(S) ticket. Anil, who was miffed with the JD(S) leadership for failing to assure…
Ten-day Craft Exhibition opens at JSS Urban Haat
February 3, 2018Mysuru: A ten-day Craft Exhibition, sponsored by Union Ministry of Textiles, commenced yesterday at JSS Urban Haat in Hebbal Industrial Area here. Over 50 artisans from Karnataka, UP, TN, Delhi, Gujarat, Odisha, AP, Rajasthan and other places have exhibited eye-catching handicrafts at about 50 stalls. On the list are fancy shawls, embroidery dresses, designer jewellery,…
Actor Mandya Ramesh escapes unhurt in mishap
February 3, 2018Srirangapatna: Actor Mandya Ramesh had a miraculous escape when the car he was travelling, hit a divider near Lokapavani Bridge between K. Shettahalli and Baburayanakoppalu on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway yesterday morning. Mandya Ramesh was returning to Mysuru after shooting for ‘Maja Talkies’ TV Show, when the car he was driving went out of control and crashed…
Will not quit BJP, says Ramdas
February 3, 2018Mysuru: Former Minister S.A. Ramdas has reiterated his loyalty to BJP and refuted rumours of his plans to jump into JD(S). Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here this morning, Ramdas said that he has been with BJP for almost 25 years which he equated to his mother. He totally rubbished rumours that he…
Leaders, supporters crowd Congress Office demanding tickets to contest election
February 3, 2018Mysuru: The elections to the Karnataka State Assembly is round the corner and the leaders and the supporters of political parties are making all efforts to garner seats to contest. The Congress party is no exception as the Congress Bhavan near the City Railway Station was a beehive of activity this morning. The aspirants, with…
Free Total Knee Replacement surgeries at Govt. hospitals
February 3, 2018Bengaluru: The State Government has come to the rescue of thousands of orthopaedic patients who have been waiting for the expensive Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgeries. Come April, all Government hospitals will offer TKR procedures absolutely free of cost. Giving a tough competition to private hospitals that held patients at ransom in performing TKR, the…
Vedike urges removal of dead trees near DC’s residence on Hunsur Road
February 3, 2018Mysuru: of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, demanding removal of eight to ten dead trees opposite the residence of the Deputy Commissioner on Hunsur Road, staged a snap stir here yesterday. These trees have gone completely dry and are in a stage of dying and likely to fall any time. Steps should be taken to remove…















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