Mandya: Even as farmer organisations including Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha have opposed the Disneyland-like amusement park at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and Brindavan Gardens, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has said that he is committed to establish the amusement project as it is his brainchild. He told press persons here yesterday night: “It is my…
Hi-tech public toilets with WiFi in Mysuru soon
February 21, 2019Mysuru: Of all public building spaces, the quality of toilets typically generates the most complaints as most of the people expect a comfortable restroom experience. Considering the importance of a clean public toilet, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is coming up with internet-enabled toilets that will transform the way washrooms are built, maintained and managed….
Conversion of agricultural land to take just 60 days: Minister R.V. Deshpande
February 21, 2019Bengaluru: In yet another move of taking technology forward, the State Government on Wednesday launched a service that allows agricultural land owners to have their land converted for non-agricultural use in a hassle-free online system. Speaking to press persons after launching the service here yesterday, Revenue Minister R.V. Deshpande said that this land conversion system…
Under pressure from Ambarish fans to contest polls: Sumalatha
February 21, 2019Bengaluru: Claiming that she was under tremendous pressure from fans and followers of her late husband Ambarish to contest the LS polls from Mandya, actress Sumalatha Ambarish said that, she was not in a hurry to take a decision in this regard. Speaking to presspersons here yesterday after meeting former CM Siddharamaiah, Sumalatha said she…
‘Future of India depends on teachers’
February 21, 2019Mysuru: Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy reposed faith in teachers to mould the new generation and said the future of India depended on teaching community more than any other category of professionals. Interacting with students of Regional Institute of Education (RIE) in city recently, he said every child that receives a good education should be…
Special Voter enrolment camps
February 21, 2019Feb. 23 and 24; Mar. 2 and 3 Mysuru: Following directions from the Election Commission of India, the District Administration will be conducting special voter enrolment camps at all polling booths in the district on Feb. 23 and 24 and Mar. 2 and 3. In a press release, Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar, who is…
NDA is scheme Govt.; UPA was scam Govt., says BJP National Vice-President
February 21, 2019Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA Government at the Centre is a Scheme Government, while the previous UPA regime headed by the Congress was a scam government, said BJP National-President and MP Avinash Rai Khanna. Khanna was in the city as part of the BJP’s ‘Prabhuddara Goshti’ (Intelligentsia and professionals’ meet) nationwide campaign to elicit…
Coalition partners to continue alliance at Zilla Panchayat too
February 21, 2019Congress-JD(S) combine set to rule Mysuru ZP; Election on Feb. 23 Mysuru: With the election of President and Vice-President of Zilla Panchayat (ZP) scheduled on Feb. 23, the Congress-JD(S) alliance governing the State seems to be keen on continuing the alliance at Zilla Panchayat to assume the reins of power. Congress has resolved to stick…
SSLC examination from Mar.21 to Apr.4
February 21, 2019Mysuru: The SSLC examination for the year 2018-19 will be held from Mar.21 to Apr.4. In Mysuru district, 37,903 students will write the examination at 138 centres comprising 18,955 boys and 18,948 girls from 257 government, 126 aided and 264 unaided schools. For conducting the examination, 138 Chief Superintendents and 27 Additional Chief Superintendents will…
Day-Night Flea Market in city on Feb.24
February 21, 2019Mysuru: Mysore-in-a Market, a Day-Night Flea Market featuring brands from across the country, specially curated Food Area and Live Music, will be held on Feb. 24 from 11 am to 11 pm at Scouts and Guides Grounds behind DC’s Office in city. The Flea Market will be inaugurated by Arpitha Simha (wife of MP Pratap…














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