Mangaluru: Notorious criminal and leader of ‘Target Group’ Ilyas was stabbed to death this morning by a rival gang at his residence in Jeppu Kodpadi. The murder took place at around 9 am while Ilyas was sleeping. DCP (traffic and crime) Uma Prashanth confirmed he was killed by a rival gang. According to sources, the…
Karnataka ready for single-phase polls: Chief Electoral Officer
January 13, 2018Bengaluru: Karnataka is ready to hold elections to the Legislative Assembly in a single phase and this has been informed to the Election Commission of India (EC) during the visit of the six-member EC panel. State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kumar told reporters in Bengaluru yesterday that the State has adequate number of personnel…
5,500 plates of Chitranna sold out in 25 minutes at Indira Canteens
January 13, 2018Mysuru: Over 5,500 plates of Chitranna and Kempu (red) Chutney served at all the 11 Indira Canteens across the city this morning was ‘full-to-full sold out’ with people polishing it off in just 20 to 25 minutes. The canteens were inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah yesterday and this morning, the canteens started supplying food to…
Stage set for Bahuroopi theatre fest from tomorrow
January 13, 2018Mysuru: The stage is set for the inauguration of the 17th edition of Bahuroopi, the National Theatre Festival, tomorrow (Jan.14) with 70 per cent of the work completed at Rangayana premises on Hunsur Road here. A flurry of activity was going on to finish the remaining 30 per cent work. As a prelude to the…
Irreparable damage done to Judiciary: Justice Hegde
January 13, 2018Bengaluru: Expressing deep anguish over four Supreme Court Judges going public on issues related to the Apex Court, former Supreme Court Judge and former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N. Santosh Hegde yesterday said that he was “devastated” by their action which has caused “irreparable” damage to the institution. “As a retired Judge of the Supreme Court,…
Take care of your two-wheeler keys after parking, advice Police
January 13, 2018Mysuru: Don’t leave the keys of your two-wheeler in the vehicle after parking. Make it a point to take the keys lest your vehicle might be stolen with ease. This is the advice given by Devaraja Police who, on an average, find over 20 two-wheelers with the keys on while the owners go shopping or…
Army Tank for General Thimayya Museum arrives at Madikeri
January 13, 2018Madikeri: An Army Tank that is a remnant of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war has arrived in Madikeri yesterday. The tank will be placed at “Sunny Side,” Gen. K.S. Thimayya’s house that is being converted into a museum. The tank was transported by road from Kirkee War Cemetery at Khadki, a town near Pune in Maharashtra,…
District Administration gets into poll mode
January 13, 2018Mysuru: With the State set to face Assembly elections in the next three to four months, the District Administration has already got into the poll mode with District Electoral Officer and Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep holding a meeting with district-level officers and top Police officers here this morning. Addressing the meeting, Randeep instructed officials to…
Nrupatunga award presented to Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa
January 13, 2018Bengaluru: Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP) and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) had organised a function at Town Hall here yesterday to present Nrupatunga Award to noted Novelist Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 7 lakh. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Bhyrappa opined that literature like music should be clear and…
BJP Parivartana Rally in Mysuru from Jan. 22 to 25
January 13, 2018Mysuru: The BJP Parivartana Rally which is being held in all districts of the State will be in Mysuru district from Jan. 22 to 25. District BJP President Kote M. Shivanna said the rallies, as part of the poll campaign, will be held in all 11 assembly segments from Jan. 22 to 25. The campaign…















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