Mysuru: “We intend to provide transparent governance without corruption along with evolving a cash and caste-less politics” said Actor Upendra and Founder of ‘Prajakiya Paksha.’ Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Upendra pointed out that the people desire a thorough change which could be made possible only through optimism and effort. He…
Eid-Milad, Hanuma Jayanti celebrations: Hunsur town turns into a fortress
December 2, 2017Hunsur: The District Police and District Administration have tightened the security in Hunsur ahead of Eid-Milad and Hanuman Jayanti celebrations to be held on Dec. 2 and Dec.3 respectively. The Police have imposed banning orders for 48 hours in the town barring the procession route. The sale of liquor has also been restricted on both…
Potty Mouth
December 2, 2017We wonder if people who attended the recently held Kannada Sammelana were closing their noses when its President Prof. Chandrashekar Patil spoke? Because our MP Pratap Simha informed us that every time Prof. Patil opens his mouth foul smell comes out. Many have disapproved the MP’s language, but it was Prof. Patil who instigated this…
Saving Srirangapatna: Documenting glorious past for posterity
December 2, 2017The first glimpse of Srirangapatna ruins as trains from Mysuru trundle over the bridge sets one thinking of the glorious past. A visit to the place, however, will surely disappoint most as there is lack of documentation and conservation of old buildings and sites. Fortunately, Mysore School of Architecture and University of Liverpool have collaborated…
Car rams into cement pipe at Jayanagar in city
December 2, 2017Mysuru: An incident of a car being damaged after hitting a cement pipe, has been reported near ISKCON Temple in Jayanagar here last evening. The car belongs to one Vikram, a resident of Srirampura here. As UGD works had taken place on the road, the workers after completing the works of laying pipes, had closed…
Saving Srirangapatna: When Lord Vishnu saved Gajendra
December 2, 2017By N. Niranjan Nikam The Gajendra Moksha Kalyani is said to have been built around 1,200 years ago as part of an expansion plan of the Ranganathaswami Temple that was built about 1,400 years ago. Some say that there used to be a pond where the present Kalyani is located. There is a story that…
Issue marks cards to KSOU students, Panel tells Government
December 2, 2017Bengaluru: An Expert Committee constituted to look into the issues of the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is learnt to have recommended to the State Government to immediately issue marks cards to 96,000-odd students who have completed their Graduate and Post-Graduate courses after 2012. The Committee, which submitted its report to the Government on Nov….
Masthakabhisheka Puja Mahotsava at Gomatagiri on Dec.3
December 2, 2017Mysuru: Sri Gomatagiri Kshetra Seva Samiti, Mysuru, has organised the 68th Masthakabhisheka Puja Mahotsava at Gomatagiri near Bettaduru village in Bilikere hobli, Hunsur taluk, on Dec.3 at 12 noon under the guidance of Sri Devendrakeerthi Bhattaraka Pattacharyavarya Swamiji of Sri Hombuja Kshetra, Jain Mutt in Shivamogga. Sri Vatsalya Diwakara Acharya Sri 108 Pushpadanta Sagarji Maharaj…
Union Minister to arrive in city
December 2, 2017Mysuru: Union Minister for State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Anant Kumar Hegde will arrive in city this evening on a two-day visit to participate in various programmes organised by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Sri Kalyana Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Kalyanagiri and others. The Minister will arrive at Mysore Airport in Mandakalli at 8…
Indira Canteen construction work to begin from Dec.4; to open from Jan.1, 2018
December 2, 2017Mysuru: After successfully launching 195 Indira Canteens in Bengaluru, the State Government is ready to extend the same facility to Mysuru with Chief Minister Siddharamaiah instructing the officials to make arrangements to start a total of 16 canteens in the District including 11 in Mysuru city. The officials, who have been given a deadline of…











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