Mysuru: Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University had organised a function at its premises in Lakshmipuram here yesterday to felicitate Chitra Veena exponent N. Ravikiran, who has won ‘Sangeeta Kalanidhi’ award instituted by Madras Music Academy. Speaking on the occasion, Ravikiran said that music has the power to unite people. He…
Students oppose proposal for new Kannada Flag
July 20, 2017Mysuru: Students of Nataraja Women’s PU College have opposed the State Government’s decision to design new Karnataka Flag. The students, speaking at a seminar organised jointly by Mysuru Kannada Vedike and Nataraja Educational Institutions this morning, said that the currently Flag (with yellow and red colour) was emotionally attached to the citizens of the State…
Training and vaccination camp for Haj pilgrims held
July 20, 2017Mysuru: The one-day training and vaccination camp for Haj pilgrims of Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts organised by Mysore District Haj Committee was held at Aiman Function Hall opposite Siddiqia Arabic College on Mysuru-Bengaluru Road in city on Tuesday. The camp was inaugurated with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Moulana Hafiz-o-Qari…
Prajnavanta Nagarika Vedike launches campaign to…: Remove posters from public walls
July 20, 2017Mysuru: Upset by the rampant defacing of walls in city by indiscriminate pasting of posters, Prajnavantha Nagarika Vedike has embarked on a mission to get the ugly posters removed by taking up the task once in every week to create awareness among people. The programme was launched by BJP leader Raghu Kautilya at Millennium circle…
Department ready to support Railway pensioners
July 20, 2017Mysuru: Divisional Railway Manager, Mysuru, Atul Gupta has assured full support to the Railway pensioners from the Department. He has asked them not to be anxious, as their grievances would be addressed. Chairing a meeting of Mid-term Pension Adalat at the DRM Commercial Office, here yesterday, Gupta said that those who have retired from the…
JD(S) Meet at Hunsur on July 25
July 20, 2017Mysuru: A massive convention of JD(S) workers will take place at Hunsur on July 25. A meeting was held in this regard at the residence of MLA G.T. Devegowda here on Tuesday. Speaking at the meeting, former MP A.H. Vishwanath, who joined the JD(S) recently and has been declared as the party candidate for Hunsur…
Seeking HDK back as CM, State Women JD(S) leaders offer puja at Ch’Hill
July 20, 2017Mysuru: State JD(S) Women Brigade Members offered special puja to Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari at the Temple atop Chamundi Hill here yesterday morning seeking H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) back as the Chief Minister. About 200 women JD(S) leaders from Mysuru, Tumakuru, Bengaluru, Kalaburagi, Raichur and other districts climbed the steps to reach the Hill Temple. Earlier to…
Mandya MP threatens Forest Officers: Puttaraju rubbishes allegations
July 20, 2017Says Puttannaiah responsible for illegal mining at Pandavapura Mandya: Mandya MP C.S. Puttaraju has rubbished allegations made by Deputy Conservator of Forests S. Dhananjay accusing the MP of allegedly preventing Forest Officials from discharging their duties of stopping illegal mining activities at Chinnakurali and Honaganahalli GP limits in Pandavapura. Addressing press persons yesterday, the MP…
Forest Guard dies of heart attack in train
July 20, 2017Mysuru: A Forest Guard, who was coming to Mysuru from Bhadravathi for treatment, died of heart attack in the train when it reached city last night. The Forest Guard has been identified as H. Devaraj (51), a native of Bhadravathi, who was working in Chikkamagalur. He leaves behind his wife Varalakshmi and two daughters. Devaraj,…
Insurance Employees stage protest against GST on Policy premium
July 20, 2017Mysuru: Demanding removal of GST (Goods and Services Tax) on Insurance Policy premiums, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Employees staged a demonstration in front of the main office at Millennium Circle on Mysuru-Bengaluru Road and at five other branches in city on Tuesday. Expressing opposition to bring Insurance premiums under the GST ambit, the employees said…















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