Mysuru: The Centre has directed the Regional Transport Authority to be strict while issuing Driving Licence (DL) by adhering to the rules regarding age and residence of the applicants. The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has written to Secretaries and Commissioners in all States as there were reports of fake DL scams. “It…
Youth drowned in KRS backwaters
April 9, 2019Mysuru: A 21-year-old youth has been drowned at KRS backwaters on Sunday. The deceased is Darshan, a resident of Sharadadevinagar in city. Darshan, along with his brother, had gone to KRS backwaters at Meenakshipura, to take a swim. Yelwal Police, have registered a case in this regard.
Woman succumbs to injuries at hospital
April 9, 2019Mysuru: A 55-year-old woman, who had sustained serious head injuries after falling from the bike on which she was riding pillion on Rajkumar Road at Kalyangiri and was admitted to a hospital, breathed her last on Apr.7 at the hospital. The deceased is Susheela Bai, a resident of Raghavendranagar in city. On Apr.6, Susheela, along…
Dynasty Dominance: Karnataka is similar to Mulayam’s UP, Lalu’s Bihar
April 9, 2019With the entry of the third generation into electoral politics, ‘dynasty’ politics by former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda in Karnataka has come a full circle. Deve Gowda has fielded his two grandsons, Nikhil Kumaraswamy from Mandya and Prajwal Revanna for Hassan Lok Sabha seats. Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who is making all efforts to…
Necessary evils, too, are evil
April 9, 2019By T.J.S. George Everyone knows that this election is a game-changer. It is becoming clear that it is a convention-breaker as well. Things that were no-no in electioneering are now accepted norms. Things to which T.N. Seshan said “out” are now “in.” The founding fathers of America said that, even at its best, governments were…
Craving for Caring
April 9, 2019Grandma knows best what is best for grandpa. After years, nay decades of togetherness, marked by mutual caring, the duo recollects with mixed feelings, the ups and downs faced in their long journey of life. Their dismay is at being not included in the family fold, particularly in urban spaces witnessing predominance of nuclear families,…
Poll manifestos, a mirage
April 9, 2019Sir, The recent spate of release of manifestos ahead of the upcoming General Elections is only seen as a move to appease the Opposition parties. The manifestos presented witnesses no real issues being met to appease the end participants, that is the voters. The manifestos remain a mirage only till the announcement of the next…
‘Mahalakshmi Sweets’ opens new shop at Sharadadevinagar in city
April 9, 2019City’s well-known ‘Mahalakshmi Sweets’ has opened its new shop at Sharadadevinagar. ‘Mahalakshmi Sweets’ Owner Shivakumar, his son Nithin Shivakumar, Nagesh of Bhima Properties, former Corporator Shankar, Jagadish, building owner L. Rajeev, MCC Dy. Commissioner (in-Charge) Shivananda Swamy were present during the inauguration.
No Trin Trin bicycle service on Apr.10, 11
April 9, 2019Following the Mega Cylothon event being held to spread awareness on voting in city, the Public Bicycle Sharing System ‘Trin Trin’ will be stopped on Apr.10 and 11, according to Mahesh, Assistant Commissioner, MCC Zone 7.
Rahul, Mayank slam fifties as KXIP beat SRH
April 9, 2019Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali yesterday. Chasing 151 runs, Chris Gayle and K.L. Rahul added 18 runs for the first wicket. Gayle was dismissed by Rashid Khan when he was batting on 16. Mayank Agarwal then joined Rahul out…















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