Mandya: A Jailor serving at Nanjangud Sub-jail was on Saturday arrested by the K.R. Pet Police on charges of aiding and abetting an under-trail to abduct a person and demand a ransom of Rs. 50 lakh. C.J. Raghupathy is the Jailor who has been arrested and remanded to Judicial Custody. The Jailor has been accused…
KRS crest gates maintenance work underway
April 25, 2017Mysuru: The Cauvery Neeravari Nigam (CNN) has taken up the annual maintenance work of KRS dam crest gates at a cost of Rs. 5 lakh. The work, which began about five days ago, is likely to be completed in a fortnight. Speaking to Star of Mysore today morning, CNN Executive Engineer K. Basavarajegowda said that…
Urban Dev. Minister reviews civic problems in city
April 25, 2017Mysuru: Minister for Urban Development Roshan Baig held at meeting of Corporators and MCC Officials at the office of Regional Commissioner here this morning to discuss civic problems in city and steps taken to address the same. Mayor M.J. Ravikumar, Dy. Mayor Rathna Lakshman, MLA Vasu, MCC Commissioner G. Jagadeesha, former Mayors R. Lingappa, Pushpalatha…
CM and Ministers get ready for foreign jaunts!
April 25, 2017Bengaluru: When the State is reeling under drought with no fodder for livestock and labourers migrating to other places looking for greener pastures, the Chief Minister and a few other Ministers are getting ready for foreign trips which has raised criticism from every quarter of society. It may be noted that the State Government had…
Dr. Rajkumar Jayanti in all districts from next year: CM
April 25, 2017Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has announced that from next year onwards Dr. Rajkumar Jayanti will be celebrated simultaneously in all districts in the State and a statue of Dr. Raj would be installed at every Kannada Sangha. Speaking at the Karnataka State Annual Film awards presentation ceremony held yesterday at B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan here, Siddharamaiah…
Writer demands probe into irregularities at District Kannada Sahitya Parishat
April 25, 2017Writer D.N. Krishnamurthy has urged the Government to order a probe into the alleged irregularities in District Kannada Sahitya Parishat, even as Mysuru city is gearing up to host the 83rd Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana shortly. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, a copy of which has been sent to Kannada and…
Former VC Rangappa hints at entering politics
April 25, 2017Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor of Mysore University, Prof. K.S. Rangappa has hinted at entering politics. In an informal chat with press persons at a programme held at Ideal Jawa Rotary School on JLB here yesterday, Prof. Rangappa said he was facing a lot of pressure from top JD(S) leaders and workers to take a jump into…
Vishwanath meets supporters over next political move
April 25, 2017Mysuru: Former MP and senior Congress leader A.H. Vishwanath, who has rebelled against party leaders, including CM Siddharamaiah and KPCC President Dr. G. Parameshwara, held meeting with his followers to discuss about his next political move at Jaladarshini Guest House yesterday. He expressed his views on joining JD(S) at the beginning of the meeting and…
Badaganadu Balaga celebrates Annual Day
April 25, 2017Mysuru: Badaganadu Balaga, Mysuru, celebrated its annual day at its Bhavana in Ramakrishnanagar here recently. H.V. Rajeev, Secretary of Pramati Hill Academy, who was the chief guest, lauded the Balaga for its activities in recognising the children scoring high marks and encouraging them with some financial assistance. He suggested that this financial assistance which is…
TN Bandh in support of farmers, hits normal life
April 25, 2017Chennai: A day-long strike, led by Opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), began in Tamil Nadu today in support of drought-hit farmers, partially hitting normal life across the State. Farmers from the State, who were on protest in New Delhi for 41 days, reached Chennai this morning and participated in the State-wide bandh. Police have taken…
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