Periyapatna: While governments run by various political parties boast about several schemes they have launched for the welfare of tribal population and members of backward communities, here is a classic example in Periyapatna where it shows that many government schemes have just remained on paper, without reaching the deserving population. The story we are narrating…
Mysuru farmers supply vegetables directly to Kerala consumers
August 19, 2017By Pavan Murthy Though there are many government policies preventing middlemen from exploiting farmers, they have remained in paper without making any difference in local markets. They continue to fleece farmers and pocket most of the profits while farmers return almost empty handed though they toil year-round in their fields. A silent revolution is happening…
Kodagu Congress leader caught on camera holding lady MLC’s hand
August 19, 2017Madikeri: A senior Congress leader in Kodagu T.P. Ramesh, who is also the Karnataka Silk Board Chairman, drew severe criticism after a video surfaced that showed him holding Madikeri MLC Shantheyanda Veena Achaiah’s hand during the Independence Day function in Madikeri. Veena Achaiah is seen pushing his hand away in the video. Speaking to reporters,…
Three from State likely to be inducted into Union Cabinet
August 19, 2017Bengaluru: Keeping in mind the Karnataka Assembly Polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to induct three new faces from the State into his Cabinet. The Union Cabinet, which may see a reshuffle shortly, will make way for new faces. In the reshuffle, which is likely to happen by the end of this month, Union…
JD(S) rebel MLAs not given any assurance on Congress ticket: KPCC President
August 19, 2017Bengaluru: Even as the seven JD(S) rebel MLAs have claimed that AICC Vice-President Rahul Gandhi has given nod for their entry to the Congress, KPCC President Dr. G. Parameshwara has said that the rebel JD(S) MLAs have not been assured of Congress ticket for the 2018 Assembly Polls. Speaking to the press persons here yesterday,…
City girl wins Minister’s heart
August 19, 2017Mysuru: The moment Union Minister Piyush Goyal came to know that a city girl had built two toilets for girls in a school in the outskirts of city, he sought her out and felicitated her at the interaction session here yesterday. Singling out Megha Kochar for her contribution to Swachh Bharat Mission, he said that…
Fake currency note circulation racket: Prime accused gets bail from High Court
August 19, 2017Mysuru: The High Court has granted bail to prime accused Vinod, a resident of Hebbal in Mysuru, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in duping a shop owner by purchasing one kg gold worth paying Rs. 32 lakh in Rs 2,000 fake currency notes. He was granted conditional bail by Judge Ratnakala asking him…
DG&IGP inspects Police Schools and Police Academy in city
August 19, 2017Mysuru: DG&IGP Rupak Kumar Dutta visited the Police Training School (PTS) located at Jyothinagar, Karnataka Police Academy at Nazarbad and Police Public School on Mahadevapura Main Road in city this morning. The State top cop was received with Guard of Honour at both PTS and KPA. At PTS, Dutta highlighted the role women police personnel…
CII’s session with “Women Scientists of ISRO” on Aug. 21
August 19, 2017Mysuru: The amazing success of the Mangalyaan Mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has brought not only worldwide attention but also national pride and glory. Within an astonishing 15 months from the day it was announced the team at ISRO conceptualised, planned and implemented the mission successfully, sending off the autorickshaw-sized satellite on…
Devaraj Urs Memorial Lecture at MYRA on Monday
August 19, 2017Mysuru: Dr. James Manor, Emeritus Professor of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London, will deliver the 2nd edition of the Devaraj Urs Memorial Lecture titled ‘Devaraj Urs: Pioneer of Progressive Politics’ on Aug. 21 (Monday) at 10 am at MYRA School of Business in Yelwal. Dr. James Manor is an academic authority…















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