The nation-wide strike called by Federal of Bank of India Officer’s Associations (FBIOA) and United Forum of Bank Unions crippled services at all nationalised banks in Mysuru this morning causing much inconvenience to the public. The protest was called against Narendra Modi-led government’s monetary policy and reforms in the banking industry and labour laws. Participating…
Universities should impart human values among students: Minister
February 28, 2017Food and Civil Supplies Minister U.T. Khader has said that Universities should impart human values in students. He was speaking at ‘Kuvempu Jayantotsava’ programme organised by Vishwamanava Mysuru Vishwavidyanilaya Naukarana Vedike at Maharaja College Centenary Hall here yesterday. Pointing out that humanity is very much important in one’s life, Khader opined that one should always…
MP Pratap Simha’s tweet draws flak from ‘liberals’
February 28, 2017The slugfest over last week’s violence at Delhi University’s (DU) Ramjas College snowballed into another nationalist-versus-liberal confrontation, with Kargil martyr’s daughter and DU student Gurmehar Kaur coming under fierce attack from the nationalists yesterday for her social media post condemning the ABVP and an earlier post in which she said ‘war, not Pakistan,’ had killed…
KRS REALITY CHECK – 1: A New Look DAM
February 28, 2017By S.T. Ravikumar Taking advantage of the rapidly depleting water level at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, the State Government has launched a series of works to repair and rejuvenate the structure. Works are on to strengthen the walls, plugging leaks and cementing cracks. The works are being taken up by the Water Resources…
KRS water level rises by 2 feet
February 28, 2017With the release of water from Hemavathi and Harangi reservoirs, the water level in KRS has risen by 2 feet. The water level in KRS dam which stood at 78.60 ft (maximum level 124.80 ft) on Saturday, touched 80.30 ft on Monday. The water level is expected to rise by one-and-half feet by today, as…
Natl. Vendor Development programme and MSME Expo on Mar. 4 and 5
February 28, 2017MSME-DI, Government of India, Bangalore, Department of Industries & Commerce, District Industries Centre (DIC) Mysore, Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA), Bangalore, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mysuru, Mysore Industries Association and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Council are jointly organising National Vendor Development programme and Mysore MSME Expo-2017 on Mar. 4 and 5 from…
R.T. Nagar land dispute will be resolved through talks: MUDA Chairman
February 28, 2017MUDA Chairman D. Dhruvakumar has said that the long standing land dispute at R.T. Nagar will be resolved through talks. Presiding over a MUDA meeting at MUDA Hall here yesterday, Dhruvakumar said, several farmers have come forward to resolve the dispute through talks and as such MUDA will make efforts to vacate the Court stay…
Girl commits suicide as boy’s family oppose her love affair
February 28, 2017An incident of a girl committing suicide as her lover’s family opposed their love affair has been reported from N.R. Police limits in city yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Melina (26), a Lab Technician student at K.R. Hospital and a resident of Kuri Mandi in N.R. Police limits. It is reported that Melina,…
Minister Umashree falls ill during protest
February 28, 2017Kannada and Culture Minister Umashree fell ill while protesting against the demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 currency notes at Hungund here yesterday. Umashree, who participated in the protest march from Basava Mantapa to Mahantesh Circle, vomited as soon as she sat on the dais. Later, she was rushed to taluk hospital where she…
Wild elephants wreak havoc near Hunsur
February 28, 2017A herd of wild elephants, which had strayed into human habitation in the forest fringes in search of food and water, have destroyed ragi and maize crops besides destroying banana plantations. It is reported that the heard of wild elephants, consisting of six tuskers, had strayed into the fields near Gurupura from Nagarahole Reserve Forest…















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