Mysuru: National Institute of Engineering (NIE) together with Mysore City Inter-Collegiate Tournaments (MCICT) Committee 2017-18 had organised an Inter-Collegiate Weight-Lifting and Best Physique Championship for Men at NIE Diamond Jubilee Indoor Sports Complex on Manandavadi Road here today. About 80 students from various colleges participated in the Tournament. Dr. K. Pushpalatha, Chairperson, NIE Sports Committee,…
Experts inspect Kukkarahalli Lake
August 31, 2017Mysuru: The officials of the Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority visited the Kukkarahalli Lake here yesterday to inspect the lake. The Lake Conservation and Development Authority Assistant Executive Engineers Lakshminarayan and Mohan, along with Karnataka Environment Officer Geetha visited the lake and conducted an inspection regarding the flow of sewage water into the lake….
Maharaja’s College NSS Wing holds blood donation camp
August 31, 2017Mysuru: The National Service Scheme (NSS) wing of Maharaja’s College, marking the launch of its activities, had organised a blood donation camp at the College premises here this morning. Students of the College voluntarily donated blood. Speaking on the occasion, K.R. Hospital Blood Bank Officer Dr. Manjunath said that many people still have apprehension on…
Farmer leaders demand Prof. Ram Rajasekharan’s recall
August 31, 2017Mysuru: Farmer leaders have demanded the local MP Pratap Simha to urge the Centre to cancel the transfer order of former CFTRI Director Prof. Ram Rajasekharan. They said that there was a conspiracy behind his transfer and forces inimical to the interest of the Institute had worked against the former Director. “He was the first…
Rs. 10 coin: Forum appeals for awareness programmes
August 31, 2017Mysuru: Even after Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announcing and also clarifying that Rs. 10 coin is a legal tender, a majority of people, especially businessmen in city, are reluctant to transact and exchange coins. Sorting out arguments between customers and vendors has become a daily feature at markets and shops. In a letter to…
Modern scaffolding for Mahamastakabhisheka
August 31, 2017Hassan: The Gomateshwara statue located on the Vindhyagiri in Shravanabelagola will have a modern scaffolding to facilitate the Mahamastakabhisheka to be held during February, next year. The Public Works Department (PWD), which will construct the scaffolding, conducted a demonstration in the presence of district level officials at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, here on Tuesday. The…
Union Govt. adds 107 villages to Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary area
August 31, 2017New Delhi: After notifying Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Kodagu district as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) ranging from 1km to 16km around the boundary of this protected area, the Union Environment and Forest Ministry has notified 600 sq km of area housing 107 villages as an ESZ for the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) that includes three…
Dy.SP M.K. Ganapathy suicide case: Hand over investigation to CBI, demands Yuva Morcha
August 31, 2017Mysuru: BJP Yuva Morcha has demanded the handing over of Dy.SP M.K. Ganapathy suicide case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure justice to the family that has lost a loving father and the Police force that has lost an honest officer. Addressing reporters at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, State BJP Yuva Morcha…
Kannada playback singer-composer L.N. Shastry passes away
August 31, 2017Bengaluru: Popular playback singer, composer and classical musician, L.N. Shastry (46), passed away yesterday at his residence in Nagarabhavi here after losing his battle to cancer which was in its final stages. Shastry was suffering from intestinal cancer. He is survived by his wife Suma Shastry, who is also a singer. Shastry made his debut…
SWR launches Passenger Security Helpline No. 182
August 31, 2017Mysuru: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has established a centralised RPF Security Helpline 182 at the Divisional Security Control Room, Mysuru and is being manned by RPF round-the-clock. It will initiate swift action in providing necessary help to passengers in distress, especially women, whenever calls are received on these three numbers, according to a press…















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