Mysuru: The Department of Chemistry, St Joseph’s Pre-University College, Jayalakshmipuram, had conducted a workshop on Molecular Geometry for I and II PU Science students at the College auditorium here recently. Prof. R. Britto Dominic Rayan, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Government First Grade College, Hunsur, who was the chief guest, addressed the students on Chemical…
Kodava Namme: Mysuru Kodava Samaja wins prizes
October 31, 2017Mysuru: Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, has bagged eight prizes in the Kodava Cultural and Sports competitions at the just concluded Kodava Namme organised by the Federation of Kodava Samajas at Balugodu in Virajpet, Kodagu from Oct.26 to Oct. 28. The Mysuru team has bagged first prize in Bolkat, Thalipat, Kathiyat and Sambanda Adko; second prize in…
Vijayashreepura and Kurubarahalli land controversies: Residents in limbo; CM in no mood to help
October 30, 2017Mysuru: The long-pending issue of Vijayashreepura Layout is back to negotiation table where a series of parleys have to be held all over again to find a solution to this vexed issue. An indication on this was given by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah when SOM questioned him about the layout and the plight of residents who…
Marathas march for job reservation and education
October 30, 2017Mysuru: Nearly 2,000 Maratha community members, under the banner of ‘Sakala Maratha Samaja,’ took out a rally in city this morning, to urge the State Government to include them under 2(A) Category reservation for jobs and education. The other demands included granting linguistic minority status to the community, establishment of an exclusive Maratha Development Corporation,…
Mysore Palace will soon get fire management system
October 30, 2017Mysuru: The iconic century-old Mysore Palace will soon get a full-fledged and fool-proof fire management system and a Technical Committee has been formed to look into the existing fire safety equipment and recommend purchase of new and advanced fire handling and control machinery. The Palace is a monument of national importance frequented by over three-and-a-half-million…
13 members of a marriage party killed in accident near Maddur
October 30, 2017Mandya: A Canter, which was ferrying a marriage party last night, crashed into a roadside tree between Machalli and Shettahalli villages near Maddur, killing 13 persons and leaving more than 20 persons injured. Among the 13 persons who were killed are Shivanna (45), Sona (5), Renukamma (40), Meenakshi (37), Jayamma (51), Sannamma (60), Kariyappa, Beeramma,…
Who is a people’s leader, asks BJP: Both Modi and Siddu, say the temple!
October 30, 2017Mangaluru: Barely a week after Chief Minister Siddharamaiah triggered a debate in social media as he entered the Srikshetra Dharmasthala after having a fish meal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi came in for praises yesterday as he entered the same temple fasting. The PM broke his fast only after he had a darshan of Sri Manjunatheshwara….
H.C. Kishore Chandra likely to be new State Police Chief?
October 30, 2017Bengaluru: With DG& IGP R.K. Dutta set to retire tomorrow, the race for his successor has gained momentum. Three top IPS Officers are eligible for the post — DGP (Fire & Emergency Services, Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF) Neelamani N. Raju; DGP (CID) H.C. Kishore Chandra and DGP (ACB) M.N. Reddi. DGP (CID) Kishore…
Kodagu, a breeding ground for ISIS; one recruiter arrested by Kannur Police
October 30, 2017Mysuru: Dreaded Islamic State (ISIS) militants have spread their tentacles in Kodagu, the land of coffee. The Police have got sufficient leads to establish the presence of recruitment activity in the district and once the youths are brainwashed and taken into their fold, they are trained in militant activities. Two persons, who were arrested on…
Clamour for Cauvery Taluk gets louder
October 30, 2017Kushalnagar: Over 5,000 residents, backed by politicians cutting across party lines, took out a rally at Kushalnagar this morning demanding a separate “Cauvery Taluk”, their long-pending demand. The rally began at Thavarekere and passed through the main thoroughfares of the town. The rally witnessed participation of several cultural troupes. All political parties including Congress, BJP…















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