Gundlupet: The presence of mind of a KSRTC bus driver averted major mishap and saved lives of 58 passengers on board when the bus went out of control at Himavad Gopalaswamy Hill yesterday. The KSRTC usually operates five mini buses to ferry passengers to the top of the hill. As it was Sunday, there were…
KRS water level touches 111 ft. mark
October 9, 2017Mandya: Consistent rains in Cauvery river catchment areas has increased the level of water in Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam to 111.13 ft. (today) as against the maximum level of 124.80 ft, giving hopes that the dam would reach its maximum level soon. While the inflow of water to the dam is 5,365 cusecs, the outflow…
Gone Away: To Germany & Austria – 2: The Berlin Wall
October 9, 2017[Continued from Oct. 4] Germany is one country in the world for an Indian that seems to conjure up many images of important persons both in Germany and India. Otto von Bismarck was one such person. It was he who spoke of “blood and iron” and unified Germany as we know today. And in India,…
I have lived a fine, comfortable and colourful life, says Poet Prof. K.S.Nissar Ahmed-2
October 9, 2017By N. Niranjan Nikam [Continued from yesterday] SOM: Many of your poems are futuristic as much realistic. If one takes ‘Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu…’ it is true to the prevailing political and social situation. Whether it is theocracy, autocracy, democracy or communism we as ‘Kurigalu,’ can never change. Is it an awakening call that we should…
Inmate commits suicide in Mandya Jail
October 9, 2017Mandya: Before the news of an under trial escaping from the prison could fade away, an inmate at the District Sub-Jail has committed suicide by hanging self yesterday. The deceased inmate has been identified as Vishwanathan (39), a resident of Hithalapura village at Kunigal taluk in Tumakuru district, who was in jail for cheating women….
Petrol Bunks in city to remain closed on Oct. 13
October 9, 2017Mysuru: There will be no supply of petrol or diesel in city on Oct. 13 (Friday) as the dealers in the city have decided to shut their operations for the day in support of the nation-wide bandh called by the United Petroleum Front (UPF). The UPF has called for the bandh demanding for fulfilment of…
Gang selling fake gold busted; four arrested
October 9, 2017Hunsur: The Hunsur Town Police have arrested a four-member gang that specialised in selling fake gold ornaments. The arrested persons include a woman and one more accused managed to escape. The arrested have been identified as 25-year-old Shashikumar from Thuppadamadu near Nagamangala, 28-year-old Gomaya from Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS), Boti Umesh and a woman Putayi…
National workshop on Temple Architecture inaugurated
October 9, 2017Mysuru: The temple concept has developed over two thousand years and the focus is on constructing a strong foundation, as the temple architecture has to follow certain rules and traditions. It cannot be built according to the whims and fancies of the devotees, said Prof. A. Sundara (retd.), Department of Ancient History and Epigraphy, Karnatak…
Transforming the space and feel
October 9, 2017Suspending faceted crystals or having stained glass panes brings in excellent energy into a dark room and transforms it. Feng Shui, in its simplest form is the practice of placing or arranging objects within a space so that they are pleasing to you and naturally support you within the context of that space. While architecture…
Young Athlete Training for special kids at AIISH
October 9, 2017Mysuru: A two-day Young Athlete Training Programme for special children in the age group of 2-7 years began at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) on Bogadi Road here this morning. Inaugurating the event, Special Olympic Bharat – Karnataka Area Director Vasanth Kumar Shetty said that the Special Olympics for special children in…















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