Karnataka gets relief Owners of liquor shops can heave a sigh of relief as Supreme Court has set a deadline till Sept. 30, 2017 to relocate their shops from State and National Highways. However, highway liquor shops in Karnataka will have to be shifted by June 30 as the State’s Excise Year is from July…
Governor to lay foundation for ISKCON’s new Temple & Cultural Centre in city tomorrow
April 1, 2017Project worth Rs. 150 crore; Tower to be 60-meters tall ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), Mysuru, is coming up with a new temple complex on a 9-acre land at Jayanagar in city. It will be a unique, magnificent Palace for Lord Krishna and his devotees. Governor Vajubhai Rudhabhai Vala will lay the foundation stone…
Heavy rush at city vehicle showrooms, RTOs
April 1, 2017Echo of SC order on BSIII emission norms Hundreds of Mysureans rushed to their nearest automobile showrooms yesterday as dealers offered huge discounts and a slew of freebies to clear leftover stock of cars and two-wheelers compliant with older BS-III (Bharat Stage III) emission norms. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court banned the sale of BS-III-compliant…
5 per cent discount on property tax
April 1, 2017The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a 5 percent discount to property owners who pay Property Tax (2017-18) within Apr. 30. Also, the property owners can pay Property Tax (2017-18) without any penalty between May 1 and June 30. However, a two percent monthly interest will be charged for payment of Property Tax from…
Pensioners demand benefits of Sixth Pay Commission
April 1, 2017The Karnataka State Retired Government Employees Association has urged the Government to grant them certain benefits outlined in the Sixth Pay Commission. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here on Friday, Association Hon. President Dr. J.G. Vishwanathaiah, a retired Professor of Government Ayurveda College said that those who retired between Nov. 1, 2011 and…
First round of pulse polio tomorrow
April 1, 2017The first round of pulse polio campaign will take place across the district tomorrow (April 2). DC D. Randeep, who held a meeting in this regard at his office here on Thursday, said that the first round of the campaign will be held from April 2 to 5 and the second round from April 30…
Campaigning hots-up at Nanjangud
April 1, 2017Just as the countdown for the Apr.9 Nanjangud by-poll has begun, leaders from the ruling Congress and Opposition BJP have stepped up campaigning across the constituency. Former CM and State BJP President B.S. Yeddyurappa campaigned at Kattawadipura, Kanakanagara and industrial area of the constituency this morning, seeking votes for the party candidate V. Sreenivasa Prasad….
Food and Civil Supplies Deputy Director Dr. K. Rameshwarappa transferred
April 1, 2017Following a direction from the Election Commission, the Government on Friday transferred Food and Civil Supplies Deputy Director Dr. K. Rameshwarappa on changes of violation of model code of conduct. The BJP had lodged a complaint with the State Election Commission accusing Dr. Rameshwarappa of favouring the ruling party by distributing BPL cards to the…
By-poll: N’gud to turn a virtual fortress
April 1, 20171,500 personnel from CISF, IRB, Maharashtra and Kerala Police to arrive for security; Demo of VVPAT unit presented With the Assembly by-polls in Nanjangud and Gundlupet turning out to be an acid test for Congress and BJP, for the first time in election history six contingents of additional Police Force would arrive soon to take…
Dr. Shivakumara Swamiji of Siddaganga Mutt turns 110
April 1, 2017Devotees seek Bharat Ratna to the ‘Walking God’ There was joy and smile among the devotees of Siddaganga Mutt as its senior Pontiff Dr. Sri Shivakumara Swamiji, who is considered as the ‘Walking God’ among his followers, turned 110 years old today. The devotees have also been seeking the Union Government to confer ‘Bharat Ratna,’…
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