Malaysian Sand to be available from New Year
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Malaysian Sand to be available from New Year

December 24, 2017

Bengaluru: To ease the acute shortage of sand in Karnataka, the State Government will start the distribution of Malaysian Sand through Mysore Sales International Limited (MSIL) from Dec. 25 or 26. MSIL sources said that the sand will be available in open market from Jan. 1. The sand will be available in 50 kg bags…

TREE FACTS: Pink Lapacho, the winter delight
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TREE FACTS: Pink Lapacho, the winter delight

December 24, 2017

Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist Mob: 97429-91057; e-mail: [email protected] With the onset of winter many a deciduous tree shed their old leaves followed by fresh growth of foliage and flowers.  This phenomenon of rejuvenation begins during December in many ornamental trees lining the avenues of Mysuru.   Among these ‘Pink Lapacho’  is the first…

Mysuru Winter Festival – 2017: Melodious night attracts audience
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Mysuru Winter Festival – 2017: Melodious night attracts audience

December 24, 2017

Mysuru: The cultural programme and the Flower Show attracted several visitors and audiences on the inaugural day of the 10-day Mysuru Winter Festival-2017 yesterday at the Palace premises. The annual Flower Show is a must watch spectacle with the illuminated Royal Palace in the background along with the melodious music being played as a part…

Salutations to Saint Kanakadasa
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Salutations to Saint Kanakadasa

December 24, 2017

By Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, former Head, Department of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Mysore South India in general and Karnataka in particular abounds in contemporary or near contemporary saints who are still a religious force. Recently (6.11.2017) the birth anniversary of Saint Kanakadasa was celebrated with religious fervour in many parts of Karnataka…

MCC’s Property Tax Collection drive next month
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MCC’s Property Tax Collection drive next month

December 24, 2017

Mysuru: Despite best efforts of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to collect Property Tax, it has failed to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark even once in the last 12 years. Hence, a ‘Property Collection Month’ has been organised from Jan.8 to Feb.7, 2018. The total Property Tax collection for 2017-18 from 1,93,125 properties under the…

An informative and illuminative session
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An informative and illuminative session

December 24, 2017

By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan The morning of December 4 brought three interesting papers at the JSS Music Conference. The first paper was on the great poet P.T. Narasimhachar, who has created history in the world of Kannada literature and music. The paper focused on the rare ragas created by Narasimhachar, which is an immense and…

Awareness campaign marks National Consumer Day
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Awareness campaign marks National Consumer Day

December 24, 2017

Mysuru: As part of National Consumer Day, Department of Food and Civil Supplies, in association with various other organisations, had organised an awareness programme titled ‘Service and Demonstration’ near Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikkagadiyara) here  this morning. Mysore Milk Unions Limited (MyMUL), Department of Legal Metrology, Indian Oil Corporation, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Mysore…

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