Rehabilitation work still under progress Madikeri: With the Southwest Monsoon expected to set in around June 2 in Kerala, fear and dread had gripped the people of Kodagu this year too. Residents of the district which was ravaged by landslips and floods last year — are bracing for the rain with caution even as…
MUDA meeting decides to form sub-committee for distribution of CA sites
May 21, 2019Mysuru: In an effort to maintain transparency in the allocation of CA (Civic Amenities) sites, the MUDA General meeting that took place at MUDA office on JLB road here yesterday, decided to form a sub-committee. The meeting presided by MUDA Chairman H.N. Vijay, resolved to form the Sub-committee after a prolonged discussion on the allotment…
Traffic diversion and parking facilities
May 21, 2019Mysore Police diverts traffic near counting centre on May 23 Mysuru: As the counting of votes polled in the Assembly election for Mysuru-Kodagu Constituency will be taken up on May 23 at Maharani’s Commerce and Management College on Valmiki Road, City Traffic Police have diverted traffic from 6 am to 10 pm on that day….
First General Elections in Coorg-1951 …remembering the first Parliament Elections
May 21, 2019Coorg, or Kodagu, was a province of the dominion of India and was declared as a State in 1950. Daya Singh Bedi, ICS, was appointed as the Chief Commissioner of Coorg. Just before the General elections of 1951, Coorg was offered the choice of either remaining a State or joining the Presidency of Mysore. While…
Classical Music captivates audience at Ganapathy Ashrama
May 21, 2019Mysuru: The ‘Brahmotsava’ programme underway at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashrama on Ooty Road here featured a group singing of classical music which captivated the gathering last evening. Sri Ganapathy Swamiji by rendering ‘Pahi Pahi Gajanana’ launched the music programme conducted by H.L. Shivashankaraswamy and his ensemble. Later, singers Mysore N. Srinath, Nitin Rajaram Shastri, Amrutha…
Shoot-out case: Five staff including Assistant Sub-Inspector of Vijayanagar Police Station transferred
May 21, 2019Mysuru: The Police Department, which had transferred Vijayanagar Police Inspector B.G. Kumar to headquarters, Central Range IGP Office, Bengaluru on Saturday on suspicion that there was something amiss in the encounter where Sukhwinder Singh was shot dead by Inspector Kumar, has now transferred Vijayanagar Assistant Sub-Inspector Venkatesh Gowda and four other staff of the Police…
Dog Squad’s ‘Gaja’ is pride of Police Department
May 21, 2019Mysuru: The Mysuru Police Dog Squad’s ‘Gaja,’ which has become a nightmare for ganja and hashish peddlers, has drawn the appreciation of the people by participating in the international sports competition and bringing laurels to the department. Gaja, who has been adept at finding ganja and hashish from peddlers, was born on May 4, 2011…
Injured leopard caught near Chamarajanagar
May 21, 2019Mysuru: The Forest Department personnel have been successful in catching an injured leopard at an agricultural field at Honnahalli village in the taluk on Monday. One Nagaraju, son of Mahadevashetty of Honnahalli village, who saw the leopard sleeping in front of the house in the field, informed the matter to the villagers and also brought…
Vedike presents Kayaka Yogi award
May 21, 2019Mysuru: ‘Kayakayogi’ award was presented to eight persons at a programme organised by Mysuru Kannada Vedike as part of Workers Day and Foundation Day of Kannada Sahitya Parishat, at Bayalu Rangamandira, Freedom Fighters Park, Subbarayanakere in city this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the programme, Writer Bannur K. Raju highlighted the importance of Workers Day and…
Theatre course Auditions on May 25
May 21, 2019The Adamya Rangashale, Sri Kuvempu Rangamandira, Jayalakshmipuram in city, will be conducting an audition for children and youths interested in joining a one-year course in acting and theatre (2019-20). The audition will be held at Vivekananda PU College premises, Sri Kuvempu Vidyavardhaka Trust building, Jayalakshmipuram at 11 am on May 25. The selection will be…















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