Bengaluru: The State Cabinet yesterday gave its approval for the development of roads in and around Bengaluru and at district headquarters to ease traffic congestion. Along with this, it has also constituted an Empowered Committee for development of Ring Roads around 25 cities, mainly district headquarters, under the Town Planning Scheme. Briefing reporters after the…
Dasara Durbar at Mysore Palace: Royal family’s preparations for ‘Navaratri’ in full swing
September 14, 2017Mysuru: Even as the whole city is getting decked-up like a bride to celebrate the 408th Dasara, the preparations for Navaratri are in full swing at the focus of the ten-day festival — The Mysore Palace. The Navaratri pujas will begin with Navagraha homa and other Shanti pujas from Sept. 15 between 7.45 am and…
Palace illumination timings to be extended this Dasara
September 14, 2017Mysuru: It will be an audio-visual treat and a grand show of sound and light for tourists during Dasara cultural programmes at the backdrop of an illuminated Mysore Palace as the Dasara organisers have planned to invite stalwart artistes including Shubha Mudgal, Shobhana, Sudha Chandran, Pt. Rajeev Taranath and Vid. T.M. Krishna to perform from…
Court directs inclusion of Sunil Bose as Accused No. 1 in graft case
September 14, 2017Mysuru: In huge embarrassment for PWD and Mysuru District Minister, Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, the Third Additional District and Sessions Court yesterday passed an order directing the authorities concerned to name his son, Sunil Bose as accused number 1 in a graft case. Sunil Bose is accused in the case of aiding and abetting Mines and…
500 Indira Canteens across State from Nov. 1
September 14, 2017Bengaluru: The Siddharamaiah Government is opening 500 Indira Canteens, across the State, as a Rajyotsava gift to the people, from November 1. The canteens will be opened in all District Offices, hospitals, government colleges, court complexes and in other important places. The State’s highly ambitious programme would cost the State exchequer Rs. 89 lakh a…
Dasara Kavigoshti to be free of controversies
September 14, 2017Mysuru: This year’s poems to be selected for Dasara Kavigoshti will be of good quality to make the event free of controversies. This decision was taken during the Dasara Kavigoshti Sub-Committee Meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office here yesterday. Presiding over the meeting, Sub-Committee Deputy Special Officer and DDPI Dr. B.K.S. Vardhan said that…
‘Traffic rules are for your safety, follow them’
September 14, 2017Mysuru:“Traffic rules are made for your safety and for public protection which one should always follow to prevent accidents,” said DCP (Crime and Traffic) Dr. Vikram V. Amathe. Replying to questions pertaining to management of heavy traffic density and tourists during Dasara put forth by SOM, he said that every two-wheeler rider must carry his…
Balancing the Love Charger
September 14, 2017By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist When you go to someone’s house, we expect to be served water. But today, more than water, we expect to be offered a phone charger. So imagine when someone comes up with a phrase ‘Love charger.’ You cannot help but be impressed by the pop innovation….
Account lapses at MUDA: Legislature Audit Committee gives one month time to clarify
September 14, 2017Mysuru: The Audit Committee of Karnataka Legislature visited Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) here yesterday and scrutinised the records. The Committee Chairman and MLA S.R. Mahesh sought a comprehensive report on utilisation of funds, development of lakes, employees welfare fund and bank guarantees. He pointed out that MUDA had not furnished details of utilisation of…
Patriotism, martyrdom themes mark 2nd day of ‘Yuva Sambhrama’
September 14, 2017Mysuru: The Gen-next’s ideas, thoughts, actions, values and concerns are in the right place at the right time. This was in ample evidence on day two of ‘Yuva Sambhrama’ here yesterday, organised by the District Administration at Amphitheatre in Manasagangothri campus. Students from different colleges set the magnificent stage, which was expanded during the centenary…















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