Mysuru: With the grand Dasara procession set to take place on Sept.30, Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, this morning announced the seating arrangements for Dasara gold card, ticket and pass holders at the Palace premises and Torchlight Parade Grounds at Bannimantap on Sept. 30. Addressing a press meet…
Mysuru: The residents of nearly 135 houses bordering Manandavadi Road are living in fear that if rains lash the city again, their houses might get submerged just like it did yesterday. It may be recalled that for the first time in the history of this heritage city, the residents were rescued in inflated dinghy boats….
During the 50s, 60s and 70s, films were the only form of entertainment. During those times the number of films released were less, compared to hundreds of movies released at present. Film-goers also had the privilege of buying booklets of movie songs in the theatre itself. Old timers will definitely remember those nostalgic days. Unlike…
Bengaluru: The controversial Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifices and Other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Bill — better known as the Anti-Superstition Bill — 2016 has finally been cleared by the State Cabinet. After facing flak for putting the Bill on the backburner, the Karnataka Cabinet approved the Bill yesterday….
Mysuru: The District Horticultural Producers’ Co-operative Marketing and Processing Society Ltd. (HOPCOMS), which supplies fresh vegetables to thousands of households, is upset for not being involved in Dasara festivities organised on a large scale by the Government. In a letter to Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, Suryakumar, the President of District HOPCOMS has…
Bengaluru: In a move aimed at discouraging consumption of tobacco, which is identified with long-term health risks, the State Government has banned the sale of loose cigarettes, beedis and chewing tobacco products. A notification issued by the Under Secretary to the Department of Health and Family Welfare states that sale of loose cigarettes, beedis and…
Mysuru: ‘Vikhyata Kavigoshti’ marked the concluding day of the 4-day Dasara Kavigoshti organised by the Dasara Kavigoshti Sub-Committee at Jaganmohan Palace here yesterday. Kannada University, Hampi, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mallika Ghanti inaugurated the event by reciting a poem titled ‘Appa-Avva!’ Kannada Development Authority (KDA) Chairman Dr. S.G. Siddharamaiah presided. Renowned lyricist Jayant Kaikini was present. About…
Mysuru: The Horticulture Department has invited applications from farmers who have grown horticultural crops, for extending subsidy for Green House/ Shelter Screen under the Krishi Bhagya Scheme. The Subsidy limit is 50 percent for general category farmers and 90 percent for SC/ST farmers. For details, contact the respective Taluk Horticulture Office. Last date for applying…
Mysuru: Kalpavruksha Trust, Mysuru, has made seating arrangements in front of Government Ayurveda College and Hospital by erecting shamiyana at the Trust’s own cost for foreign guests to view Jumboo Savari on Sept.30. The Trust has also arranged English commentary for the benefit of foreigners besides providing them with free water bottles and biscuits. For…
Car, two bikes recovered Hunsur: The Hunsur Rural Police, on Sept. 25, have nabbed an inter-State vehicle lifter and have recovered a car and two bikes from him. The arrested has been identified as Nishan Ahmed, 24, son of Mansoor Ahmed, a resident of Kannur. The Police nabbed him when he was moving around in…
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