In a humanitarian gesture, the Railway authorities exhumed the body of a person who was buried sometime back and handed over to his relatives. Fifty-year-old V.S. Lokesh, a resident of Kushalnagar, was travelling from Mysuru to Bengaluru on Feb. 1 when he collapsed near Srirangapatna. His condition worsened and the Railway authorities shifted him to…
ADGP Alok Mohan to visit city tomorrow
March 8, 2017ADGP (Law and Order) Alok Mohan will be visiting city tomorrow (Mar.9). Alok Mohan, who will arrive in city at 11.30 am, will hold a progress review meeting at the City Police Commissioner’s office. The meeting will discuss issues such as anti-rowdy operations, status of investigation into crimes, crime prevention and detection, traffic regulation, etc….
1008 couples to perform Mass Satyanarayana Puja
March 8, 2017In all, 1008 couples will be performing Mass Sri Satyanarayanaswami Puja at Gandhinagar in city on Mar.12 at 9 am, said Sri Satyanarayanaswami Puja Reception Committee President and Corporator B.M. Nataraj. Addressing press persons at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, he said that Deepa Trust, which has been conducting various religious events in N.R. constituency, would…
Public can continue to accept Rs. 10 coins as legal tender: RBI
March 8, 2017The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) puts into circulation coins minted by the Government of India. These coins have distinctive features. Coins in new denominations to meet transaction needs of public and coins in new designs to reflect various themes — economic, social and cultural — are introduced from time to time. As coins remain…
Now, sell sandalwood trees without fear
March 8, 2017By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In its efforts to support debt-ridden farmers who are tormented by vagaries of weather year-on-year, the Karnataka Forest Department has come up with a plan encouraging farmers to grow sandalwood trees. At the same time, the Department wants to enable the State to regain its distinction as “Srigandada Nadu” (Land of…
SJCE wins TechBytes IT quiz Mysuru Regional Finals
March 8, 2017The Mysuru Regional Finals of TCS TechBytes-2017 was conducted on Mar. 4 at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE). The IT quiz was organised by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES), an autonomous agency promoted by Government of Karnataka in association with IT industries and educational institutions, for engineering…
Mahila Ratna Awards presented to achievers
March 8, 2017As part of International Women’s Day, nine women achievers were conferred ‘Mahila Ratna-2017’ award at a programme organised by Prajnavanta Nagarikara Vedike at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in city yesterday. Speaking as the chief guest, Mata Basavanjali of Basava Kendra, Mysuru, explained the various roles of a woman as a mother, sister and wife in a family….
Expect rains in city for three more days
March 8, 2017The soaring mercury levels are set to drop further as the weatherman has predicted that the city will receive light to moderate rainfall till the next three days. Officials from Organic Farming Research Station at Naganahalli (OFRSN) on the outskirts of Mysuru has predicted more rains for three more days in city and surrounding…
RK Ashrama’s ‘Swachha Mysuru – Swastha Jeevana’ drive
March 8, 20175th week of 40-week public awareness prog. The 5th week ‘Swachha Mysuru – Swastha Jeevana’ programme, which was launched by Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama for 40 weeks to bring public awareness about cleanliness and environmental protection, was held on Sunday in 7 different locations of Jayalakshmipuram. Swami Atmajnanandaji, Adhyaksha, Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru and Vasu, MLA,…
KPCC notice to Vishwanath: Gives a soft, cautious reply
March 8, 2017Senior Congress leader and former MP A.H. Vishwanath has expressed his disappointment over the notice issued by KPCC President Dr. G. Parameshwara for anti-party activities. Addressing press persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan, Vishwanath said that he had written 3-page reply to the notice. In his reply, the former MP has mentioned that he had received the…
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