Maddur: The villagers of Hemmanahalli in Maddur taluk were in for a shock when they found the bodies of a mother and daughter floating in a Lake here this morning. The deceased have been identified as Shobha (33) and Sheethal (9), both residents of Hemmanahalli. Police said that Shobha had tied her daughter along with…
Unidentified man comes under moving train, dies
October 9, 2017Mysuru: An unidentified man died after coming under a moving train at Yadavagiri under-bridge here this morning. The man is said to be aged between 35 and 40 years. The mutilated body with both his hands severed was found by the Railway Police at about 8 am today. While cops found one hand with the…
KRRS launches indefinite dharna against land grab
October 9, 2017Mysuru: Accusing the Taluk Administration of being hand in glove with a person who had allegedly grabbed Government land in Kenchalagudi Survey No. 14 in the taluk, over 100 members of KRRS began an indefinite dharna in front of Mini Vidhana Soudha, Nazarbad in the city this morning. Strongly condemning the land grab, the protesters…
Karnataka Praja Party demands renewal of UGC-recognition for KSOU
October 9, 2017Mysuru: Demanding renewal of UGC recognition for KSOU, members of Karnataka Praja Party staged a demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust opposite City Law Courts complex on Friday. The protesters also demanded legal action against the University’s former Vice-Chancellors and all others responsible for the sad state of KSOU. Alleging rampant maladministration and corruption…
Training for departmental exams from Oct.16
October 9, 2017Mysuru: The Karnataka State Government Employees Association will be organising coaching classes for the Departmental exams (second part) at its office located on Dhanvantari Road in city starting from Oct. 16. The classes will be held between 6 pm and 8 pm on all days. For details, contact Mob: 78998-18262 or 94490-61746, according to a…
Jewellery kept in scooter stolen
October 9, 2017Mysuru: The gold jewellery kept it in the boot of a scooter has been reported missing from Kuvempunagar Police limits in city. The woman who lost her valuables has been identified as Geetha. Geetha, on Sept. 22 at about 1 pm, took out the valuables, which included a 25 grams gold medal, 13 grams gold…
UGC panel visits Philomena’s College
October 9, 2017Mysuru: An expert committee from the University Grants Commission (UGC) recently visited St. Philomena’s College in city to evaluate the college performance and academic achievements. The purpose of the visit was to extend the autonomous status of the college. The committee went on an inspection of the college, its facilities, programmes and courses offered…
Inter-collegiate Literary and Cultural Festival from tomorrow
October 9, 2017Mysuru: The three-day Inter-collegiate Literary and Cultural Festival organised by University of Mysore will be held between Oct. 10 and 12. The festival will be inaugurated at the Humanities Hall in Manasagangothri at 10.30 am. Competitions will be held in 26 different events including dance, theatre and music. The three-day event will feature students from…
Special lecture on Gandhiji tomorrow
October 9, 2017Mysuru: The Centre for Gandhian Studies, University of Mysore and D. Devaraj Urs Govt. First Grade College, Hunsur, have jointly organised a special lecture on “Gandhiji’s Concept of World Brotherhood” by Dr. N. N. Prahallada, former Associate Professor in Education, RIE, Mysuru, tomorrow at 10.30 am in the College premises at Hunsur. Prof. S. Shivarajappa,…
Mentally unsound man creates ruckus in city
October 8, 2017Mysuru: A mentally-deranged person created ruckus in city this morning by throwing stones at seven vehicles and injuring over eight persons. The Police and the public had a tough time in controlling the man who had a huge physique. Finally he was over-powered and hospitalised. The incident occurred at around 8 am near the Srimanmaharaja…















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