New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted in his radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat’ this morning that any person or group of people “taking the law in their hands will not be spared.” He said violence in the name of faith is unacceptable, in comments that come two days after followers of self-styled godman…
Three-day 3-D projection mapping initiative at Town Hall from Sept. 27
August 27, 2017Mysuru: As a special attraction for tourists, the Mysuru District Administration has decided to launch 3-D projection mapping initiative on Town Hall building in city during Dasara celebrations. The 133-year-old Town Hall building will be 3D projection-mapped and will showcase the magnificent history of Mysuru and the evolution of Mysuru Dasara through 407 years. Using…
Kodagu residents raise voice against destructive projects
August 27, 2017Ponnampet: A massive rally was held yesterday in Kutta, the border area of Kodagu against the proposed railway lines and National Highways that will spell doom for the already ecologically fragile district. Thousands of people and volunteers from over 30 organisations and NGOs participated in the “Save Kodagu, Save River Cauvery” campaign where speakers denounced…
Intl. standard ‘Jumboo Savari’ planned
August 27, 2017Mysuru: Kannada and Culture Minister Umashree is very keen to take the Jumboo Savari (Da) to international standards by matching it with the Republic Day (RD) parade in New Delhi. Chairing a meeting on Dasara Sub-Committees at the Deputy Commissioner’s office here yesterday morning, she said, “The discipline, dedication, neatness, perfection, all hallmark of the…
102nd Jayanti of Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji: CM to lay foundation stone for Swamiji’s statue on Aug. 29
August 27, 2017Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will lay the foundation stone for the installation of a statue of Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji in front of JSS Mahavidyapeetha near Gun House Circle here at 10.15 am on Aug.29 to commemorate the 102nd Jayanti Mahotsava of the Swamiji. Disclosing this at a press meet at Rajendra Bhavan in…
Three of a family killed in ghastly road accident near Sathanur
August 27, 2017Mysuru: In a ghastly road accident which took place near Sathanur in Ramanagar district on Friday morning, three persons of a family were killed on the spot, while three persons including two children sustained severe injuries, when a KSRTC bus rammed into the Maruti Omni van in which they were travelling towards Mysuru. The deceased…
Goods auto falls into canal near T. Narasipur
August 27, 2017T. Narasipur: Three children were drowned while more than 10 persons sustained injuries, when the goods auto in which they were travelling on the canal bund, lost its balance and fell into a canal near Vatal village yesterday afternoon. The deceased children have been identified as Putti (13), daughter of Nanjunda Shetty, resident of Boodamballi…
Male leopard trapped at Hosahalli
August 27, 2017Mysuru: A leopard fell into a cage laid by the Forest Department at Hosahalli near Megalapura in Siddaramanahundi last night. The cage was placed following repeated complaints by the villagers that a leopard was on the prowl in the area. According to forest officials, the healthy male leopard, aged about five to six years fell…
State Cabinet expansion soon: CM
August 27, 2017Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that the State Cabinet would be expanded soon. Speaking to press persons yesterday, the CM said that he has discussed the expansion issue with State Congress Party In-charge K.C. Venugopal and the expansion is likely to happen once Venugopal returns from Kerala in a week. The CM said he had…
‘Antarya’ musical event enthrals audience
August 27, 2017Mysuru: The ‘Antarya’ musical nite, organised by Magic Touch Creations at NIE Diamond Jubilee Sports complex on Manandavadi Road last night, enthralled the audience. Singers Mythri Iyer, Sanchith Hegde and Sriharsha of SaReGaMaPa-Season-13 kept the audience at the edge of their feet through their melodious singing of numbers from Kannada hits. Mythri Iyer singing ‘Appa…














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