Bengaluru: Pursuing medical education is a dream in the country that is becoming distant by the day. The reason is not only it is a tough course but also, more importantly, the fee structure is becoming prohibitive. To prove this point, the State Government on Wednesday decided to hike the Medical Course fees in Government…
State set to table toned-down Anti-Superstition Bill: Revenue Minister
June 29, 2017Bengaluru: After delaying it for over four years, the State government will finally table the controversial Karnataka Evil, Inhuman and Superstitious Practices Prevention and Eradication Bill. However, the ruling Congress has decided to tone-down certain provisions of the Bill. Banning several superstitious practices, including made snana, astrology and animal sacrifices, will be dropped from the draft…
Narada was world’s first journalist, says RSS scribe
June 29, 2017Mysuru: Vedic Sage Narada, famous in Hindu mythology as a travelling musician and storyteller, who carries news and enlightening wisdom, was the world’s first journalist, opined D.G. Lakshman, former Editor of ‘Hosa Digantha’ and ‘Vikrama’ organs of RSS. He was speaking on “Freedom of Expression and Contemporary Journalism” at a programme organised by Vishwa Samvaada…
Quarry linked to Mandya MP penalised
June 29, 2017Mandya: Mandya JD(S) MP C.S. Puttaraju and his stone quarry business, in which his nephews are partners, has come under the scanner with the Department of Mines and Geology slapping a fine of Rs. 90 lakh for carrying on illegal mining in the deemed forest area of Pandavapura taluk. The Department issued a notice to…
Three-day Art Show in city from tomorrow
June 29, 2017Mysuru: A three-day art show, Art for All, an exhibition of paintings curated by N. Vijayalakshmi, will open at the Suchitra Art Gallery, Kalamandira, from tomorrow. The show will be held from June 30 to July 2 from 10 am to 8 pm. Vijayalakshmi, a native of Mysuru, who started the gallery in Chennai called…
‘GST needs to be understood well’
June 29, 2017GST Migration Centre opens at MIA Mysuru: Mysore Industries Association (MIA) had organised an awareness programme on Goods and Services Tax (GST) at its premises in Metagalli here yesterday. Inaugurating the programme, MLA and MIA President Vasu said that GST was being introduced for the first time after Independence and a lot of awareness programmes…
Assault case: KSHRC for action against former Mysuru SP
June 29, 2017Mysuru: The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) has recommended Department disciplinary action against Abhinav Khare, who was the Mysuru Superintendent of Police, for allegedly assaulting one person from the city. The case dates back to March 2015 where a case of assault was booked against Khare at Nazarbad Police Station based on a complaint…
SWR to run one-way Weekly MEMU Special
June 29, 2017Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided running of Train No. 06513 Bangarapet – Marikuppam one-way weekly MEMU special and Train No. 06512 Marikuppam -Banaswadi one way weekly MEMU special on every Sunday with effect from July 2 until further advise. Train No. 06513 Bangarapet – Marikuppam one-way weekly MEMU special will depart Bangarapet on…
Vice Presidential election on Aug. 5
June 29, 2017New Delhi: The Election Commission of India announced that the polls for the office of Vice-President of India will be held on Aug. 5 and the results will be announced on the same day. Addressing mediapersons, Chief Election Commissioner of India Naseem Zaidi said the last date for filing nominations is July 18.
Music concert at Ganabharathi by Vidu. Kalavathi Avadhoot
June 29, 2017Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a vocal concert by Vidu. Kalavathi Avadhoot on June 30 at 6 pm. She will be accompanied by Vidu. H.M. Smitha on violin, Vid. B.C. Manjunath on mridanga and Vid. Karthik on kanjira at the concert. Artiste’s profile Vidu. Kalavathi hails from a family of musicians. Being the daughter of the…















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