Mysuru: City BJP activists headed by former Minister S.A. Ramdas held a massive protest against the State Government and MCC accusing both for carrying out sub-standard works in city. About 800 BJP activists launched the protest this morning from the JSS Vidypeeta Circle by planting saplings in potholes till Sewage Farm at Vidyaranyapuram. They…
Baby Betta illegal mining blast: Mine owner arrested
October 6, 2017Mandya: The Pandavapura Police have arrested the main accused in the illegal mining blast at Baby Betta that killed one person and injured two. The arrested person has been identified as Sudarshan, the proprietor of the quarry. According to the Police, last week, one Narayana died and two persons were seriously injured following a blast…
DC inaugurates Deepavali Sales Counter of Co-optex in city
October 6, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep yesterday inaugurated the Deepavali Sales Counter of sarees and other dress materials set up byCo-optex at M.S. Hall in The Institution of Engineers on JLB Road here. Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that people should encourage weavers by buying eco-friendly desi products which in turn would help…
KSIC extends Dasara discount on silk sarees
October 6, 2017Mysuru: The Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Limited (KSIC) has extend the 25% discount offer on silk sarees till Oct. 20. KSIC had originally planned to offer discount only till Dasara festivities (Sept.30). MLA M.K. Somashekar, who is also the Chairman of KSIC, said that the discount was available at all the KSIC showrooms across Karnataka…
Sewing machines donated to needy
October 6, 2017Mysuru: Under its ‘Vocational Service’ programme, Rotary Ivory City Mysuru donated sewing machines to downtrodden women of Mysuru recently. The machines were sponsored by Prof. Ramakrishna Rao, Head of Desirazu Associates. Delegates from Sultanate of Oman and Liverpool, United Kingdom, attended the function. Prof. Rao, a renowned Architect, is currently the Dean of Mysore School…
Office-bearers of IMA Mysuru Branch
October 6, 2017Mysuru: The following persons have been elected as office-bearers of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mysuru Branch for the year 2017-18 at the AGM held recently in city: President – Dr. M.S. Vishweshwara; President-Elect (2018-19) – Dr.S.B. Prakash; Vice-Presidents – Dr. Suresh Rudrappa and Dr. B.N. Ananda Ravi; Hon. Secretary – Dr. Sujatha S.Rao; Joint Secretary…
Year-long events on Appacha Kavi’s 150th birth anniversary in Kodagu
October 6, 2017Madikeri: On the occasion of Haradasa Appacha Kavi’s 150th birth anniversary this year, various programmes will be organised by Akhila Kodava Samaja in Kodagu, said Appacha Kavi Janmotsava Samithi Working President Prof. Ittira K. Biddappa. Addressing the reporters in Madikeri recently, he said that Appacha Kavi, who is acclaimed to be the first poet of…
New parking fee at Mysuru Railway Station
October 6, 2017Mysuru: The parking fee at Mysuru Railway Station is revised with effect from Oct.1, 2017. The revised slabs for Bicycle, Scooter (Motor Cycle) and Cars are as follows: While providing parking facilities to passengers is important it is ensured that the available land was put to optimum use while determining user charges; Issues like area…
Plea to set up Natl. Institute of Pharma Education and Research in Ch.Nagar
October 6, 2017Chamarajanagar: Chamarajanagar Member of Parliament R. Dhruvanarayan has urged Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers H.N. Ananthkumar to establish a National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in Chamarajanagar. The MP, who called on the Union Minister at New Delhi recently, told him that approximately 1,600 acres of Government-owned land was present in the…
Bharatanatya Rangapravesha of B.R. Sripriya tomorrow
October 6, 2017Mysuru: Bharatanatya Rangapravesha of B.R. Sripriya, disciple of Vidu. Kripa Phadke, has been organised at Jaganmohan Palace in city tomorrow (Oct. 7) at 6 pm, under the aegis of Nrityagiri Academy of Performing Arts & Research Centre, Mysuru. Noopura Nrityanjali (Nanjangud) Director Vidu. Usha Venugopal will be the guest of honour. Renowned theatre artiste Prof….















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