Mysuru: With Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing the schedule for the Karnataka Assembly elections yesterday, political parties and their leaders have come under scanner as the Model Code of Conduct came into effect immediately. Deputy Commissioner K.B. Sivakumar, who is also the District Electoral Officer, said that the administration will be ‘ruthless’, if there…
Rohini Sindhuri to continue as Hassan Deputy Commissioner
March 28, 2018Bengaluru: IAS Officer Rohini Sindhuri Dasari will continue as Hassan Deputy Commissioner (DC) as the Karnataka Hih Court yesterday ordered maintaining status quo till the matter was decided afresh by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), in accordance with the law. The counsels of both Rohini as well as the State have been asked to appear…
Siddharamaiah is a real opportunist: HDK
March 28, 2018Mysuru: Accusing CM Siddharamaiah of being a real opportunist, former CM and State JD(S) President H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) has made a fervent appeal to the people to vote the JD(S) Government to power in the forthcoming Assembly polls. Addressing JD(S) and BSP workers of K.R. Constituency as part of ‘Kumara Parva’ at Bhootal Pitch in…
World Theatre Day celebrated
March 28, 2018Mysuru: Nele Hinnele and other organisations had organised a function at Vanaranga in Rangayana premises here yesterday as part of World Theatre Day. Rich tributes were paid to MLA late K.S. Puttannaiah, a farmer leader and also a promoter of theatre. Senior artistes of Rangayana rendered the song ‘Solisabeda gallisayya’ and other theatre songs. Lighting…
Valedictory of Jnanavahini, NSS and Sports activities at Yuvaraja’s College
March 28, 2018Mysuru: Yuvaraja’s College had organised a function at its premises here yesterday to mark the valedictory of Jnanavahini, NSS and Sports activities of the College. Speaking on the occasion, actor Arun Sagar asked students to also focus on extra-curricular activities to showcase their talents. He advised students not to over indulge in texting on smart…
‘A good actor is always applauded in theatre’
March 28, 2018Mysuru: Marking World Theatre Day, a function was organised by Natana Ranagashale at its premises in city yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, humorist Prof. M. Krishnegowda opined that a good artiste irrespective of his/her caste or hometown will be recognised and appreciated in theatre. He said that during election rallies, people applaud depending on the…
‘Chief Minister is well-versed in sheep slaughter’
March 28, 2018Mysuru: Stating that Chief Minister Siddharamaiah was well-versed in sheep slaughter, State JD(S) President and former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy has said that Siddharamaiah forced A.H. Vishwanath, who was instrumental in brining the CM into the Congress fold, to quit the Congress and also completely ignored former CM S.M. Krishan who had built the Congress for…
Mock Poll held to validate EVMs and VVPAT units
March 28, 2018Mysuru: With the State Assembly poll schedule announced, the District Administration held a Mock Poll Drill at the MysoreOne Centre on Seshadri Iyer Road this morning where the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units are stocked. The exercise was just to ensure that the equipment was in order with…
Poster removal drive begins
March 28, 2018Mysuru: The District Administration has started the process of removing posters, flex banners and buntings erected by all political parties across the city. The move comes after the Election Model Code of Conduct coming to force yesterday. “As per the norms under the Karnataka Open Places Prevention of Disfigurement Act, hoardings, posters will be removed…
Zoo chimp injured in fight
March 28, 2018Mysuru: A 58-year-old female chimp Ganga was injured when a male chimp attacked her about a week ago. The incident took place when animal keepers were shifting 24-year-old chimp Nesan to another enclosure. It is learnt that when Nesan was being shifted, he began to scream which attracted the attention of Ganga, who came to…















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