Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the commencement of air-conditioned (AC) service in T.No.16023/24 Mysuru-Yesvantpur-Mysuru Malgudi Superfast Daily Express (via KSR Bengaluru City) with effect from 1.10.2018. The adult fare in AC Chair Car from Mysuru to Bengaluru City/Yesvantpur will be Rs.260. While the concessional fare for Sr. Citizens (male) is Rs.175, it will…
Hindi Fortnight celebrations at DFRL
October 1, 2018Mysuru: Hindi Fortnight was celebrated at Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Siddarthanagar, from Sept.1 to 15. On this occasion, various events like General Essay Writing, Debate, Noting and Drafting and Songs Competitions were organised for the staff and students of DFRL. During the valedictory function on Sept.17, Dr. Upendra Kumar Singh, Director, DFRL, Mysuru, presided…
Wins Singing Contest
October 1, 2018Mysuru: R. Rakshitha, I B.Com student of Sapient College of Commerce and Management, has secured first place and a cash prize of Rs.800 in ‘Film Hits’ singing Competition organised as part of Inter-College Cultural and Literature Competition by the University of Mysore recently.
CANADA Calling: Canadian Parliament welcomes visitors, but our Parliament ?
October 1, 2018By K. Vijaya Kumar, Former Jt. Director of Information & Publicity This was our sixth visit to Canada, the last one being exactly in Sept.2009, to our son and family who lives in Burlington close on the way to the world famous Niagara Falls. We were not able to visit places across this vast country…
Sex (scandals) stump spirituality
October 1, 2018The air across the country as well as many regions around the world is abuzz with media reports featuring individuals and institutions indulging in scandalously sexual acts. Sex related issues have got elevated or downgraded as their cases may be for two distinct reasons. Sex-driven crimes of various descriptions by common people are for grabs…
Destruction at sources of Cauvery: Time to take suitable steps to conserve water
October 1, 2018Sir, This year KRS Dam has filled to the brim, and quite early too. Mysureans are seen using water luxuriously inside and all round their houses. We are accustomed to be callous in this area any way ! However, it is right time to take suitable steps to conserve water. Heavy rains have resulted in…
Wildlife Week Photo Exhibition
October 1, 2018As part of Wildlife Week celebrations, the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF)-Wildlife Division has organised Photo Exhibition from Oct.5 to 7 at Suchitra Art Gallery in Kalamandira premises. The exhibition consists of two categories — Wildlife and Biodiversity in Mysuru.
Power disruption on Oct.3
October 1, 2018Owing to emergency maintenance works, power supply will be disrupted on Oct.3 between 10 am and 6 pm in the following areas: Bannur Town, Kodagahalli, B.Seehalli, Hegguru, Atthalli, Kethupura, Rangasamudra Gram Panchayat limits and surrounding areas, according to a press release from the CESC.
Hair-dressing for Mahouts, Kavadis
October 1, 2018Savitha Samaja, Siddaratha-nagar has organised a free hair-dressing camp for Mahouts and Kavadis at Palace premises on Oct.2 at 11 am. The prog. will be inaugurated by District Minister G.T. Devegowda. MP Pratap Simha, MLAs L. Nagendra, S.A. Ramdas, Dr. Yatheendra and Tanveer Sait are expected to participate.
Inauguration of ‘Rotary Circle’
October 1, 2018The Circle in front of Shiva Temple at SBM Colony in Srirampura 2nd Stage in city, developed by Rotary Mysore Midtown, will be inaugurated by Swami Athmajnanandaji of Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama and MLA S.A. Ramdas on Oct.2 at 7.30 am. A cleanliness drive is also arranged that day, according to a press release from the…











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