Mysuru: The District Horticultural Producers’ Co-operative Marketing and Processing Society Ltd. (HOPCOMS), which supplies fresh vegetables to thousands of households, is upset for not being involved in Dasara festivities organised on a large scale by the Government. In a letter to Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, Suryakumar, the President of District HOPCOMS has…
Karnataka bans sale of loose cigarettes
September 28, 2017Bengaluru: In a move aimed at discouraging consumption of tobacco, which is identified with long-term health risks, the State Government has banned the sale of loose cigarettes, beedis and chewing tobacco products. A notification issued by the Under Secretary to the Department of Health and Family Welfare states that sale of loose cigarettes, beedis and…
Delay in Pandavapura Station due to loop-line
September 28, 2017Sir, Post-doubling, the design of Pandavapura Station seems to have gone wrong. All the Bengaluru-bound trains have to enter the loop-line as the main line does not have a platform. All the Express and Passenger trains have to enter this loop-line which results in significant delay. Prior to doubling, 5 years back, Express trains used…
Chamundi Hill View Point: Ensure safety of visitors
September 28, 2017Sir, We drove to the Hilltop to enjoy the city lights yesterday. As there was rush at the binocular View Point, we went down to the second viewing point. While coming down the platform, a senior citizen in our group slipped into the gap between the steps and retaining wall. Only by God’s grace he…
Dasara Poets Meet concludes with ‘Vikhyata Kavigoshti’
September 28, 2017Mysuru: ‘Vikhyata Kavigoshti’ marked the concluding day of the 4-day Dasara Kavigoshti organised by the Dasara Kavigoshti Sub-Committee at Jaganmohan Palace here yesterday. Kannada University, Hampi, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mallika Ghanti inaugurated the event by reciting a poem titled ‘Appa-Avva!’ Kannada Development Authority (KDA) Chairman Dr. S.G. Siddharamaiah presided. Renowned lyricist Jayant Kaikini was present. About…
Krishi Bhagya: Applications invited for subsidy
September 28, 2017Mysuru: The Horticulture Department has invited applications from farmers who have grown horticultural crops, for extending subsidy for Green House/ Shelter Screen under the Krishi Bhagya Scheme. The Subsidy limit is 50 percent for general category farmers and 90 percent for SC/ST farmers. For details, contact the respective Taluk Horticulture Office. Last date for applying…
Dasara Air Show rehearsal held
September 28, 2017The Indian Air Force personnel rehearsed for Dasara Air Show at the Bannimantap Grounds in city this morning. The personnel carried out rehearsals for petal drop, slithering operations, skydiving and other adventurous acts. Later, the Army personnel rehearsed various stunts using the Royal Enfield Motorcycles. The Dasara Air Show will be held tomorrow (Sept. 29)….
Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Navaratri Brahmotsava
September 28, 2017Students of Sunada School of Music, Mysuru, under the direction of Vidu. Bhagyalakshmi Muralidhar, presenting devotional songs at Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple premises last evening as part of Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Navaratri Brahmotsava Jaatra programmes.
10,000 ladoos to be distributed on Vijayadashami Day
September 28, 2017As part of Navaratri Brahmotsava, Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy temple at Vijayanagar First Stage in city will distribute 10,000 ladoos to devotees on Saturday, Sept. 30, the day of Vijayadashami. Expert cooks have already started making the ladoos under the supervision of Temple Founder Dr. Bhashyam Swamiji and Manager Srinivasan.
Seating arrangement for foreigners to witness Jumboo Savari
September 28, 2017Mysuru: Kalpavruksha Trust, Mysuru, has made seating arrangements in front of Government Ayurveda College and Hospital by erecting shamiyana at the Trust’s own cost for foreign guests to view Jumboo Savari on Sept.30. The Trust has also arranged English commentary for the benefit of foreigners besides providing them with free water bottles and biscuits. For…















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