Nanjangud: Nanjangud Taluk Panchayat Standing Committee Chairman Shivanna has said that it was a matter of shame that Badanavalu Police Station in the taluk has most cases of atrocities against women. Addressing a meeting with officials of various Departments at the Taluk Panchayat here yesterday, Shivanna said that Badanavalu Police Station had registered 302 cases…
Four thieves arrested; 37 cell phones recovered
July 22, 2017Mysuru: The CCB Police, who arrested four mobile thieves, have recovered 37 cell phones allegedly stolen by them. The arrested have been identified as Nadeem, Wasim, Zameer and Tousif Pasha, all in their mid-twenties and residents of Udayagiri. Acting on a tip off, the CCB sleuths picked up the four while they were attempting to…
Calling MLISc graduates
July 22, 2017Mysuru: The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, has invited applications for the vacant post of a temporary technical assistant in the Department under the UGC-SAP-DRS-II programme. Interested MLISc graduates can apply for the temporary post along with their bio-data to the Co-ordinator, UGC-SAP-DRS-II Programme, Department of Library and Information Science, University…
Last Ashada Friday Devotees throng Chamundi Hill
July 21, 2017Mysuru: Thousands of devotees thronged the Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill on the occasion of last Ashada Friday this morning. Devotees reached the hill-top as early as 2 am and stood in queues till 5.30 am before the temple doors were open for darshan of Goddess Chamundeshwari. As usual, special puja rituals began at…
MPVL marker pens to replace indelible ink vials
July 21, 2017Mysuru: The indelible ink vials manufactured by the Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited (MPVL) for marking the fingers of those casting their votes will soon roll into history as the company is manufacturing trendy marker pens for the same purpose. The MPVL, also called MyLAC, which is the sole supplier of ink for elections, is…
It was western scholars who introduced Dr. Ambedkar to the world: Peddi Mutt Seer
July 21, 2017Mysuru:“It was western scholars and not Indians who introduced the Father of the Constitution Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to the world,” said Urilingi Peddi Mutt’s Jnanaprakash Swamiji. He was speaking at ‘Tamagido Namma Gourava Namana’ organised jointly by the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat (ZP), Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Social Welfare Department in front of Kote…
Veerashaiva-Lingayats should shun differences and stay united: Minister
July 21, 2017Mysuru: Observing that Veerashaiva-Lingayat dharma has a great history of culture and tradition, Minister for Municipal Administration Eshwar Khandre, who is also the General Secretary of Akhila Bharath Veerashaiva Mahasabha, has called upon community members to shun differences over Veerashaiva-Lingayat. He was speaking at the 150th Jayanti celebrations of the Mahasabha Founder Sri Hanagal Kumaraswamy…
Dy. Commissioner, Mayor inspect Town Hall
July 21, 2017Mysuru: Keeping in mind the tourist inflow to city during Dasara festivities and the traffic rush, Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep and Mayor M.J. Ravikumar, inspected the stalled multi-level parking lot and the amphitheatre works in Town Hall premises here yesterday. They were accompanied by MCC Commissioner G. Jagadeesha, ZP CEO P. Shivashankar and other…
Water level at Harangi, KRS, Kabini rises as rain gives a break to Kodagu
July 21, 2017Mysuru: Continuous heavy rains in Kodagu district has led to the sudden rise of water levels at Krishna Raja Sagar, Harangi and Kabini dams. Many places in Kodagu district have been inundated as a result of five days of heavy rains. Today morning, however, the rains have given a break in Kodagu. Though it is…
Home Stay agents to face the music, says Kodagu SP
July 21, 2017Madikeri: The Kodagu Police are keeping a close watch on home stays as certain home stays are party to crime and other illegal activities. The number of registered home stays in Kodagu is less when compared to unregistered ones and action will be taken on home stay agents who trouble tourists, said Kodagu Superintendent of…















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