Mysuru: Anil Chikkamadu, son of late JD(S) legislator from H.D. Kote, S. Chikkamadu, resigned from the primary membership of the JD(S) today. Anil Chikkamadu also quit as ZP member from Hanagodu (ST) ZP constituency, from which he was elected on a JD(S) ticket. Anil, who was miffed with the JD(S) leadership for failing to assure…
Ten-day Craft Exhibition opens at JSS Urban Haat
February 3, 2018Mysuru: A ten-day Craft Exhibition, sponsored by Union Ministry of Textiles, commenced yesterday at JSS Urban Haat in Hebbal Industrial Area here. Over 50 artisans from Karnataka, UP, TN, Delhi, Gujarat, Odisha, AP, Rajasthan and other places have exhibited eye-catching handicrafts at about 50 stalls. On the list are fancy shawls, embroidery dresses, designer jewellery,…
Actor Mandya Ramesh escapes unhurt in mishap
February 3, 2018Srirangapatna: Actor Mandya Ramesh had a miraculous escape when the car he was travelling, hit a divider near Lokapavani Bridge between K. Shettahalli and Baburayanakoppalu on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway yesterday morning. Mandya Ramesh was returning to Mysuru after shooting for ‘Maja Talkies’ TV Show, when the car he was driving went out of control and crashed…
Will not quit BJP, says Ramdas
February 3, 2018Mysuru: Former Minister S.A. Ramdas has reiterated his loyalty to BJP and refuted rumours of his plans to jump into JD(S). Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here this morning, Ramdas said that he has been with BJP for almost 25 years which he equated to his mother. He totally rubbished rumours that he…
Leaders, supporters crowd Congress Office demanding tickets to contest election
February 3, 2018Mysuru: The elections to the Karnataka State Assembly is round the corner and the leaders and the supporters of political parties are making all efforts to garner seats to contest. The Congress party is no exception as the Congress Bhavan near the City Railway Station was a beehive of activity this morning. The aspirants, with…
Free Total Knee Replacement surgeries at Govt. hospitals
February 3, 2018Bengaluru: The State Government has come to the rescue of thousands of orthopaedic patients who have been waiting for the expensive Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgeries. Come April, all Government hospitals will offer TKR procedures absolutely free of cost. Giving a tough competition to private hospitals that held patients at ransom in performing TKR, the…
Vedike urges removal of dead trees near DC’s residence on Hunsur Road
February 3, 2018Mysuru: of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, demanding removal of eight to ten dead trees opposite the residence of the Deputy Commissioner on Hunsur Road, staged a snap stir here yesterday. These trees have gone completely dry and are in a stage of dying and likely to fall any time. Steps should be taken to remove…
State Budget on Feb. 16
February 3, 2018Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, will present the State Budget on Feb. 16. Meanwhile, Governor Vajubhai R. Vala will address the Joint Session of the State Legislature on Feb.5. Siddharamaiah’s budget has evinced keen interest with the State going to the polls in a couple of months.
Street plays create awareness on MNREGS at Bylakuppe
February 3, 2018Mysuru: The Zilla Panchayat in association with the Information and Public Relations Department had recently organised street plays at Bylakuppe and Doddaharave Village in Periyapatna taluk of the district, to create awareness on MNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme). Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) Shivayoga, speaking on the occasion, said that water is most…
K. Hemmanahalli Jathre on Feb. 13
February 3, 2018Mysuru: On account of Mahashivaratri, the Annual Jathre of Sri Mahalingeshwara temple will be held on Feb. 13 at K. Hemmanahalli in the taluk. Rudrabhisheka and Alankara will be performed throughout the day. Rural children will exhibit Vaali-Sugreeva Kalaga and Bhaktha Markandeya in Moodalapaya Yakshagana and Mahisha Mardini in Thenku Thittu Yakshagana style apart from…














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