Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) distributed 53 three-wheelers to physically challenged persons, launched a first of its kind ‘My Clean City’ mobile app and dedicated ‘Shaktiman’ multipurpose hydraulic vehicle to the city. District in-Charge Minister G.T. Devegowda distributed the three-wheelers, launched the app and ‘Shaktiman’ vehicle yesterday at a function organised by MCC at its…
‘Karnataka will not step back on Disneyland in KRS’
February 5, 2019Mysuru: There is no question of stepping back from the construction of Karnataka Government’s ambitious ‘Disneyland’ project at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Reservoir, said Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh here on Sunday. Answering to a reporter’s query, the Minister said that the project was included in the last year budget announcement. Pros and cons debates over…
Mallalli Falls tragedy: Mysuru youth saves two tourists before getting drowned
February 5, 2019Madikeri/Mysuru: A Mysuru youth, who had come on a trip along with his friends to Mallalli Falls at Somwarpet taluk in Kodagu, was drowned after he rescued two tourists from drowning on Sunday, thus displaying his bravery. The deceased youth is Skanda (24), son of Shankar, Asst. Registrar, University of Mysore and Revathi, residents of…
Consumers oppose power tariff revision
February 5, 2019Mysuru: Power consumers, including domestic and commercial, representatives from industries, urged the members of Karnataka State Regulatory Commission (KERC) this morning to reject proposed power tariff hike of 99.56 paise per unit. At a public hearing organised by KERC at the Court Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, they demanded the KERC to dismiss the…
Ballahalli Layout: Farmers oppose parting with their land
February 5, 2019Mysuru: District Minister G.T. Devegowda faced stiff opposition from farmers for acquisition of land by MUDA for its proposed Ballahalli Layout project. It has been over six years that Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) decided to develop a layout at Ballahalli next to RT Nagar. But the project has been pending because farmers are opposed…
Over 300 Police, public run in Open Marathon
February 5, 2019Mysuru: Over 300 persons, including Police, Jail Warden trainees and public, took part in the Open Marathon organised by City Traffic Police as part of the 30th Road Safety Week celebrations in city this morning. The Mysuru City Traffic Police has been observing the Road Safety Week under the theme ‘Sadak Suraksha – Jeevan Raksha’…
Tribute to a musician
February 5, 2019By Dr. Rama V. Bennur Mysuru has given birth not only to best musicians but also to many best composers. Mysore Sadashiva Rao, Veena Seshanna, Subbanna, K. Vasudevachar, Veena Venkatagiriyappa, Veena Shivaramayya, Belakavadi Srinivasa Iyengar, C. Rangiah and the list goes on. Thanks to Wadiyars of Mysuru who have contributed immensely towards promoting art and…
Item – Engineering social change through theatre
February 5, 2019By K. Apoorvananda For the 3rd day of Bahuroopi 2019, a Gujarati play called ‘Item’ was staged in Bhoomigeeta. The stage was filled with an all-woman performance and the whole play was of course woman-centric. Using bright coloured costume and simple setwork, the play was able to convey the theme of the play which was…
Suttur Jathra Agri Fair, Expo to conclude tomorrow
February 5, 2019Mysuru: Following are the events to be held tomorrow (Feb.6) as part of the Annual Jathra Mahotsava at Suttur in Nanjangud: 4 am: Karthru Gadduge, Maharudrabhisheka; 6.30 am: Peace-Prayer Friendship March; 7.30 am: Shatsthala Flag Hoisting – Sri Immadi Cheelala Deshikendra Swamiji of Sri Viraktha Mutt, Nanjupura, H.D. Kote taluk. Message – Sri Mahadeva Swamiji…
Bike-lifters’ menace in Mysuru: 24 two-wheelers stolen last month
February 5, 2019Mysuru: The menace of bike-lifters in city has increased and just in a month, more than 20 bikes have been stolen. In the month of January, five bikes each in the Police Station limits of Vijayanagar, Nazarbad, and NR, two bikes each in Devaraja and Mandi Police Station and one each in V.V. Puram, Lashkar,…














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