Mysuru: In view of the 83rd Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana to be held in city next month, a preliminary meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep at the Government Guest house here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, Randeep said that a letter would be sent to the government seeking a grant of Rs….
Mysuru Pandal for PM’s Dharmasthala visit on Sunday
October 28, 2017Dharmasthala: A specially erected pandal provided by the Mysuru-based Shariff Furnitures will welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow during his visit to this temple town. The pandal or shamiana incorporating the German Technology (German Stretcher) is a massive 130 ft X 300 ft one, which can accommodate nearly 50,000 people. Even if it rains heavily,…
Ban on newspapers, plastics to pack food items
October 28, 2017Mysuru: The practise of hotels, restaurants and canteens wrapping food items like idli, vada, dosa, rice bath in newspapers and plastic papers are going to be a thing of the past. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken a strong objection on this practice and decided to enforce the ban strictly….
Minister George need not resign for now: HDK
October 28, 2017Even as CM Siddharamaiah asserted that there was no need for George to resign, JD(S) State President and former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) said that it was not appropriate to demand George’s resignation at this juncture where only an FIR had been registered. Speaking to press persons here yesterday, Kumaraswamy said that it would be…
‘Selfie with Pothole’ campaign launched
October 28, 2017Mysuru: A ‘Selfie with Pothole’ Abhiyan to draw the attention of the elected representatives was launched near JSS Hospital by Mysore Rakshana Vedike activists yesterday. The city is covered with potholes following heavy rains since the last two months. Added to this, substandard road works have been carried out. The officials have not come forward…
City to get five more multiplexes
October 28, 2017Mysuru: Mysuru will soon get five more multiplexes in various newly constructed malls and complexes. Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep, who conducted a spot inspection at Bannimantap ‘A’ Layout for a proposed multiplex, said that except for the PVR multiplex in Garuda Mall, the No Objection Certificates (NOCs) have to be given to four other…
PM Modi to participate in Soundarya Lahari recital in Bengaluru tomorrow
October 28, 2017Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in the State on a one-day visit tomorrow. He will take part in the spiritual fete being organised by Vedanta Bharathi, a branch of Sringeri Shankara Peetha at Palace Grounds where thousands are expected will take part in the mass recital of Soundarya Lahari. Yadathore Yoganandeshwara Saraswathi Mutt…
Vishwanath lashes out at CM for casting aspersions on SC
October 28, 2017Mysuru: Lashing out at Chief Minister Siddharamaiah for casting aspersions on the Supreme Court, which ordered CBI probe into Dy.SP M.K. Ganapathy suicide case, JD(S) leader and former MP A.H. Vishwanath has said that the Siddharamaiah Government should honour the SC ruling. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here this morning, Vishwanath hit out…
Appointed to Kannada Sahitya Sammelana Committees
October 28, 2017Mysuru: The State Government has formed various Committees ahead of the 83rd All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in city and the following are the office-bearers: Procession Committee: Mayor M.J. Ravikumar (President), City Police Commissioner Dr. A. Subrahmanyeswara Rao (Working President), Department of Industries and Commerce Joint Director H. Ramakrishnegowda and Kannada and Culture Assistant Director…
Don’t cast aspersions on SC: Javadekar
October 28, 2017The BJP yesterday said that Congress, instead of sacking Minister K.J. George, was casting aspersions on the Supreme Court. Addressing a press conference here yesterday, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the Supreme Court had rejected the CID probe into Dy.SP M.K. Ganapathy’s case lock, stock and barrel and handed over the investigation to the…














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