Mysuru: District in-Charge Secretary M. Lakshminarayana has directed the officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) to complete all road and footpath works days before Dasara for the convenience of lakhs of tourists who come to the city for the annual festivities. He was chairing a meeting to review the development works ahead of Mysuru…
Dasara Darshini tours to tourist spots from Sept. 21 to Oct. 5
September 10, 2017Mysuru: The tourist places in and around the city including Palaces, Hills, Temples and Waterfalls is likely to see a spurt in visitors during the ensuing Dasara. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is gearing up to extend the darshan of these places from a mere four days last year to 14 days this…
This Dasara you can enjoy helicopter ride from Sept. 15 to Oct. 2
September 10, 2017Mysuru: This year too, tourists and residents can hop into choppers to get a bird’s eye view of all the iconic places in Mysuru including the famous Mysore Palace and the Chamundi Hill. The helicopter rides will begin from Sept. 15 to Oct. 2 and it will cost Rs. 2,300 per person. Last Dasara, the…
Home Minister tells Policemen to free Bengaluru from rowdies, extortionists
September 10, 2017Bengaluru: Home Minster R. Ramalinga Reddy yesterday directed the Police to strengthen local intelligence to keep a check on anti-social activities in their respective jurisdictions. Addressing the City Police for the first time after assuming charge as Home Minister, Reddy asked them to identify troublemakers, rowdy elements and extortionists. Pointing out that he used to…
State Government provides security cover to writers and intellects facing threats
September 10, 2017Bengaluru: In a significant move, the State Government has decided to give Police security cover to a total of 17 personalities including Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, senior writers Baragur Ramchandrappa, Patil Puttappa and Channaveera Kanavi. The move follows the killing of Journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead in front of her house in Bengaluru…
Rottweiler attack: Vet examines dog
September 10, 2017Mysuru: Dr. Srinivas, Veterinarian of Veterinary Hospital in K.G. Koppal at the behest of Dr. Prasad Murthy, Deputy Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, visited the house of Ajay in Dattagalli here yesterday and examined the behaviour of their pet Rottweiler dog. The pet dog recently attacked Ajay’s four-year-old son Amoghavarsha, who is recuperating in Apollo…
Ten-day College Rangothsava at Rangayana from tomorrow
September 10, 2017Mysuru: B.V. Karanth College Rangothsava, organised by Rangayana, will be held from Sept. 11 to 20 at Bhoomigeeta in Rangayana premises, said Rangayana Director Bhagirathi Bai Kadam here yesterday. Addressing presspersons at her office, she said that the event would be inaugurated by noted stand-up comedian Prof. M. Krishnegowda on Sept. 11 at 5.30 pm….
Mysuru Zoo gets reptiles from Tamil Nadu
September 10, 2017Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as the Mysuru Zoo and one of the oldest zoos of the country received two reptile species for breeding from Tamil Nadu on Sept. 6. Four Rock Pythons (Two males and two females) and five Gharials (Two males and three females) were received from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust…
Foundation laying for fencing of Eidgah Maidan by Roshan Baig tomorrow
September 10, 2017Mysuru: Minister for Urban Development and Haj R. Roshan Baig will lay the foundation for the fencing of Eidgah Maidan at Tilak Nagar here tomorrow at 11 am. In a press release, Suhail Baig, Corporator and Member of Karnataka State Haj Committee has stated that Sir Khazi of Mysuru Hazrath Moulana Mohamed Usman Shariff Saheb…
Walkathon for young elders in city
September 10, 2017Mysuru: As part of National Sports Week, Big Bazaar had organised a walkathon for young elders at its outlet in Gokulam Mall at Jayalakshmipuram here this morning. The walkathon was held simultaneously in four cities across the State including Mysuru and Bengaluru. The event was held to spread the message of healthy living among young…
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