Mysuru: The N.R and V.V. Puram Traffic Police, who conducted ‘Operation Decoy’ on Jan. 13 and Jan. 16 in their jurisdiction, have booked 66 auto drivers for refusing to ply besides demanding excess fare from customers. The cops, who went in disguise as customers, conducted the operation at Railway Station Circle, Govt. Ayurveda Hospital Circle,…
Ex-Servicemen stage protest, seek allocation of land in Hunsur
January 19, 2018Mysuru: Over 50 Ex-servicemen under the banner of Hunsur-based Sathya MAS Foundation, staged a demonstration in front of the DC office this morning, seeking allocation of land in Hunsur Taluk and clearance of encroachments on lands allotted to them. Stating that the then Union Government in 1952 had announced 10 acres of land to each…
Hit-and-Run: Bike rider killed on Bannur Road
January 19, 2018Mysuru: A bike rider was killed on the spot when a speeding unidentified vehicle knocked him down fatally on Bannur Road here yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Yogesh (24), a resident of Sugganahalli village in Srirangapatna taluk, who was working as a van driver at Mysore Milk Union Limited (MYMUL), Mysuru. Yogesh was…
KSRTC workers convention
January 19, 2018Mysuru: Strongly condemning KSRTC’s anti-labour practices, workers under the banner of KSRTC Staff & Workers Federation, covering 14 divisions, will hold a massive convention at Town Hall in the city tomorrow (Jan. 20) at 11am. The convention will also seek fulfilment of various demands. Prior to the convention, a rally will be taken out at…
Acting and theatre training camp
January 19, 2018Mysuru: Anukarana Theatre Group is conducting training for youth and those interested in theatre every day from 5.30 pm to 9 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays to children. They will be trained in acting, dance, singing and folk style. The classes for children on Saturday will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm and…
Music Varsity Convocation in city on Feb.15
January 19, 2018Mysuru: Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University is holding its third convocation on Feb.15. The students, who have appeared for the June-July 2017 examinations both in the Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate levels can apply for the degrees. Candidates can obtain forms without fine before Jan.25 and with a fine of Rs. 100…
Vijayashreepura Land Controversy: MUDA deposits Rs. 56 crore in Supreme Court
January 18, 2018Mysuru: The Supreme Court has given some relief to the residents of Vijayashreepura by asking the Karnataka High Court to dispose of writ petitions and writ appeals filed by the residents who are desperately trying to save their houses from demolition. The SC has given time till April this year for the HC to adjudicate…
Padmaavat to release on Jan.25 as Apex Court stays ban
January 18, 2018New Delhi: The Supreme Court today stayed the ban on Bollywood period drama, ‘Padmaavat,’ in six States. It will be screened across India on Jan. 25. The Apex Court said that States must ensure law and order is maintained and they cannot ban the film citing it as a problem. All States are Constitutionally obliged…
Drive against illegal overstay: Eight foreigners arrested
January 18, 2018Mysuru: Probably for the first time in city, eight foreign nationals were arrested within a gap of 10 days for overstaying and violating their VISA norms. Police said that the foreign nationals were predominantly from educational institutions in city and were indulging in illegal activities. They have now been lodged at the Mysuru Central Jail….
Mysuru to get new Police Commissioner’s Office next month
January 18, 2018Mysuru: Come February, the City will get a swanky Police Commissioner’s Office on Mirza Road in Nazarbad. The construction work is almost completed and workers are giving final touches. The building is likely to cater to the needs of the Mysore City Police for the next 25 years. Once the new Police Commissioner’s Office is…















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