Mysuru: Selfie-crazy tourists visiting Archaeological Museums at Hampi, Vijayapura, Badami, Aihole, Srirangapatna and Halebeedu, will have to keep their selfie-sticks and mobile phones in their bags only from now on, as selfies have been banned here. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has banned selfies at 46 museums curated by the Department, which includes even…
1.5 lakh medical, engineering students to get free laptops
July 20, 2017Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet yesterday approved free laptops to about 1.5 lakh students who have got admitted to government or aided medical, engineering and first grade colleges in the academic year 2017-18. The initiative is expected to cost Rs. 300 crore to the State government. “The Government has approved free distribution of laptops to students…
Three-day Intl. Conference on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Bengaluru from tomorrow
July 20, 2017Rahul Gandhi to inaugurate; American Civil Rights Activist Martin Luther King III among galaxy of speakers Bengaluru: Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi will inaugurate a three- day international conference to mark the 126th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar here tomorrow (July 21). The theme of the conference organised by the Karnataka Government being held at…
Vishnu Memorial sought before the actor’s birth anniversary
July 20, 2017Mysuru: VSS Vishnu Sena has sought construction of Vishnu Memorial before the birth anniversary of Actor Vishnuvardhan, otherwise the Sena would support the party, which provides concrete assurance on constructing the memorial, in the next election. Disclosing this at a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavana here yesterday, Vishnu Sena State President T. Rajugowda said that…
Four-day powerloom products mela opens in city
July 20, 2017Mysuru: A four-day buyer-seller- meet-cum-powerloom products mela organised by the Regional Office of the Textiles Commissioner, Bengaluru, began at Nityotsava Convention Hall near Ashoka Circle (Ballal Circle) in Krishnamurthypuram, here this morning. Manufacturers from various clusters across the country have displayed their products in 22 stalls erected at the convention hall. A wide range of…
Rousing welcome to BJP Vice-President
July 20, 2017Mysuru: BJP State Vice-President K.P. Nanjundi was accorded a rousing reception at the party office in Ittigegudu here this morning. The supporters and party workers burst crackers to welcome Nanjundi who was visiting Mysuru for the first time after he took over as the Vice-President of the party. He is the Karnataka Vishwakarama Samaja President,…
Hardware shops burgled in city
July 20, 2017Mysuru: Burglars made away with around Rs. 2 lakh cash from two hardware shops located on Ashoka Road in city last night. Police said that the burglars entered P.C. Darla hardware shop by breaking the grills on the second floor of the shops. The Police said that the burglars climbed to the second floor using…
Audiology India to host ‘Hasya Lahari’ Charity Show
July 20, 2017Proceeds of the show to provide hearing aids for free to needy children Mysuru: Audiology India (Ai) has organised ‘Hasya Lahari,’ a humour show by Prof. M. Krishnegowda and troupe, at Kalamandira on July 22 from 5 pm to 8 pm. It is a charity show and the entry tickets are priced at Rs. 150…
Musical tribute to Parvathamma Rajkumar and Srikanta Gundappa tomorrow
July 20, 2017Mysuru: Rajkumar Musical Group has organised a music programme ‘Abhimanigala Namana’ tomorrow at 6.30 pm at Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road here to pay tribute to Film Producer Parvathamma Rajkumar and Theatre Artiste Srikanta Gundappa who passed away recently. Disclosing this at a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavana here yesterday, the Group Convenor Mike…
Trin Trin docking stations to be increased
July 20, 2017Mysuru: Trin Trin, the first Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) system in Asia is getting very encouraging response by the day and hence more docking stations should be established, said Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep. He was addressing a meeting at the Court Hall of the DC office here on Tuesday and said that a decision will be…















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