Madikeri: A skeleton has been found near Jodupala, which was devastated following floods and landslides in Kodagu last month. The skeleton is suspected to be that of one Manjula (15), who had gone missing during the devastation of the place, but doctors and Police are yet to confirm the same. As only the skeleton was…
India to host 2019 ‘World Tourism Day’ celebrations
September 28, 2018New Delhi: India has been chosen to host World Tourism Day celebrations for the World Tourism Organisation of the United Nations (UNWTO), in 2019, said Tourism Minister K. Alphons. This was announced at a function organised to present National Tourism Awards 2016-17 on World Tourism Day yesterday. While Andhra Pradesh bagged the first prize for…
Varsities play key role in imparting new knowledge to students: Former SC Judge
September 28, 2018Mysuru: Observing that Universities play a key role in imparting new knowledge to students, Justice V. Gopala Gowda, Retired Judge of Supreme Court of India, has said acquiring skills in their chosen field would largely help the students in their career. He was speaking as the chief guest at the Fourth Convocation of St. Philomena’s…
Physical Test for Police Constable recruitment
September 28, 2018Mysuru: – The physical test to recruit candidates for the post of Police Constable at District Armed Reserve Police Force (DAR) and Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF) began at City Armed Reserve Police Parade Grounds located at the foothill of Chamundi Hill in city from Wednesday. The test was conducted by Superintendent of Police…
Complaints galore on civic issues, govt.land encroachment at DC’s phone-in
September 28, 2018Mysuru: The Deputy Commissioner’s monthly phone-in-programme witnessed a series of complaints concerning the city’s civic issues and encroachment of government land at several places in the district. A total of 18 complaints were received at the hour-long phone-in programme yesterday. A senior citizen from Kuvempunagar complained of the menace of high beam lights in vehicles,…
Women’s organisations take out ‘Save Democracy’ jatha in city
September 28, 2018Mysuru: Activists of various women’s organisations took out a jatha in city yesterday to demand saving of democracy and maintenance of harmony in the society. The jatha titled ‘Shantiyedege Namma Nadige’ began from North Gate of the Palace and culminated at the Town Hall. Addressing the protestors at Town Hall, noted writer Devanur Mahadeva said…
House burglaries: Cash, gold ornaments stolen in separate incidents
September 28, 2018Mysuru: In separate incidents, two houses were burgled in Shanthinagar and at Hebbal in city. While burglars struck the first house, two friends looted cash in the second house. In the first incident, burglars who gained entry into a locked house on Sept. 22 at Shanthinagar have decamped with gold ornaments from the house. The…
Elders denounce decision to cancel Dasara Sports for senior citizens
September 28, 2018Mysuru: The members of Hiriya Nagarikara Sakaala Seva Kendra Trust have taken strong objection to the cancellation of Senior Citizens Dasara Sports Meet this year too. In a letter addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, a copy of which is also sent to the District Minister G.T. Devegowda, the senior citizens said that the Trust has…
Railway Mazdoor Union General Secretary accuses Govt. of failing working class
September 28, 2018Mysuru: – Accusing the Union Government of failing the working class, South-Western Railway Mazdoor Union (Hubballi) General Secretary Dr.A.M. D’Cruz has alleged that the Government’s labour policies have been against the interests of the working class. He was speaking at the inauguration of the 3-day Mazdoor Union’s 14th Annual General Council at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee…
Vid. Pattabhiram Pandit to perform in city tomorrow
September 28, 2018Devagitam Charitable Trust has organised its Seventh Annual Day function on Sept.29 at Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar with a vocal concert by Vidwan T. S. Pattabhiram Pandit at 6 pm. He will be accompanied by Vidwan T.K.V. Ramanujacharyalu on the violin and Vid. K. U. Jayachandra Rao on the mridanga. Profile: Vid.Pattabhirama Pandit hails…















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