Sanskrit University VC Dr. Padma Shekar to chair the meet; Former Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily to inaugurate Mysuru: Akhila Bharata Kannada Samskritika Parishat has organised a two-day first Akhila Bharata Kannada Samskritika Sammelana at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall in Krishnamurthypuram here on Feb.27 and 28. Dr. Padma Shekar, Vice-Chancellor of Sanskrit University, will chair…
Exchange of Elephants from Mysuru Zoo for Rhinos from Singapore Zoo
February 26, 2018NGO files objections against the exchange citing cruelty Mysuru: The Mysuru Zoo’s proposal to exchange elephants for white Rhinos from the Singapore Zoo under Animal Exchange Programme has drawn strong criticism from an NGO which has filed objections against it on cruelty grounds. The Bengaluru-based Elsa Foundation, an animal and environment charity, is also co-ordinating…
CNC’s demand for autonomy for Kodagu: MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy to move Private Member Constitution (Amendment) Bill
February 26, 2018Madikeri: Former Union Minister and MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy has agreed to move a Private Member Constitution (Amendment) Bill in the ensuing Session of the Parliament in support of the demand of Codava National Council (CNC) seeking autonomy status for Kodagu. This was disclosed by CNC President N.U. Nachappa. A delegation led by Nachappa had…
‘Bigg Boss’ fame Nivedita Gowda submits application for voter registration
February 26, 2018Mysuru: As part of the Election Commission’s drive to popularise its SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) initiative, actress Niveditha Gowda of ‘Bigg Boss’ fame, submitted her application (Form No.6) for voter registration to the authorities who visited her house in Kanakadasanagar here on Saturday. After submitting her application, Niveditha Gowda urged the youth…
Tributes to late K.S. Puttannaiah
February 26, 2018Mysuru: Bahujana Vidyarthi Sangha (BVS) had organised a programme at Gandhi Bhavan in Manasagangothri here to pay tributes to MLA K.S. Puttannaiah who passed away recently. After offering floral tributes to a portrait of Puttannaiah, Oriental Research Institute Director Dr. Shivarajappa suggested that in memory of Puttannaiah, one lakh saplings should be planted in each district…
Mysuru – Chennai Shatabdi Express temporarily augmented with ‘Swarn’ AC chair
February 26, 2018Mysuru: The Railways has temporarily augmented Train No. 12007/12008 Chennai – Mysuru – Chennai Shatabdi Express with one ‘Swarn’ Air-Conditioned chair car for a period of three months with effect from Feb. 10 to May 10 from both end. The revised train composition will have two AC executive chair cars, eleven AC chair cars, one…
Continuation of Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam Weekly Tatkal Express Special
February 26, 2018Mysuru: SWR has decided to continue the service of Train No. 06579/06580, Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam – Yesvantpur Weekly Tatkal Express Special for few more trips to clear extra rush of passengers. Train No. 06579, Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam Weekly Tatkal Express Special departs Yesvantpur at 18:35 hrs. on every Friday from Mar.2 to May 25 (total…
Running of Yesvantpur – Ernakulam Weekly Tatkal Express Special during April – June
February 26, 2018Mysuru: Railways has decided to run Train No. 06547/06548, Yesvantpur-Ernakulam – Yesvantpur Weekly Tatkal Express Special to clear extra rush of passengers during summer. Accordingly, Train No. 06547, Yesvantpur-Ernakulam Weekly Tatkal Express Special will run for 13 trips from Apr.3 to June 26. The train departs Yesvantpur at 22:45 hrs. on every Tuesday and reaches…
Thousands appear for KPSC FDA exam
February 26, 2018Mysuru: The written test for the recruitment of First Division Assistants (FDA), conducted by Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), was held at 72 centres across the city yesterday. A total of 30,908 aspirants had opted for the Mysuru Centre, following which the authorities had set up 72 centres in the city, including Maharani’s College, SDM,…
Temporary stoppage of trains at Nayandahalli
February 26, 2018Mysuru: Railway will provide one minute stoppage for Train No. 16219/16220, Chamarajanagar – Tirupati – Chamarajanagar Daily Express at Nayandahalli Station on temporary basis for a period of six months from Mar.25 to Sept. 24. Train No.16219, Chamarajanagar – Tirupati Daily Express arrives at Nayandahalli at 19:38 Hrs. and departs at 19:39 Hrs. Train…















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