Mysuru: The heritage city of Mysuru is taking the ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ head-on with the Education Department leading a series of awareness campaigns to educate parents, teachers and the managements of student hostels regarding the deadly online game and to prevent students from being its victims. The awareness campaigns will be conducted from tomorrow (Sept….
5-year-old girl raped by peon in Delhi School
September 10, 2017New Delhi: A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a peon inside the premises of a private school in Shahdara here, the Police said. The accused, identified as Vikas (40), has been arrested, said Nupur Prasad, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shahdara. The incident came a day after a seven-year-old boy had his throat slit for…
Siddharamaiah in city to visit ailing sister
September 10, 2017Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah arrived in city this morning to attend private engagements. He told reporters at the Mysore Airport at Mandakalli that he was visiting his ailing sister. He, however, did not give out any further details. After proceeding to his house at Ramakrishnanagar from the Airport, the CM attended the wedding lunch (Beegaroota)…
Officials asked to complete civic works before Dasara
September 10, 2017Mysuru: District in-Charge Secretary M. Lakshminarayana has directed the officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) to complete all road and footpath works days before Dasara for the convenience of lakhs of tourists who come to the city for the annual festivities. He was chairing a meeting to review the development works ahead of Mysuru…
Dasara Darshini tours to tourist spots from Sept. 21 to Oct. 5
September 10, 2017Mysuru: The tourist places in and around the city including Palaces, Hills, Temples and Waterfalls is likely to see a spurt in visitors during the ensuing Dasara. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is gearing up to extend the darshan of these places from a mere four days last year to 14 days this…
This Dasara you can enjoy helicopter ride from Sept. 15 to Oct. 2
September 10, 2017Mysuru: This year too, tourists and residents can hop into choppers to get a bird’s eye view of all the iconic places in Mysuru including the famous Mysore Palace and the Chamundi Hill. The helicopter rides will begin from Sept. 15 to Oct. 2 and it will cost Rs. 2,300 per person. Last Dasara, the…
Home Minister tells Policemen to free Bengaluru from rowdies, extortionists
September 10, 2017Bengaluru: Home Minster R. Ramalinga Reddy yesterday directed the Police to strengthen local intelligence to keep a check on anti-social activities in their respective jurisdictions. Addressing the City Police for the first time after assuming charge as Home Minister, Reddy asked them to identify troublemakers, rowdy elements and extortionists. Pointing out that he used to…
State Government provides security cover to writers and intellects facing threats
September 10, 2017Bengaluru: In a significant move, the State Government has decided to give Police security cover to a total of 17 personalities including Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, senior writers Baragur Ramchandrappa, Patil Puttappa and Channaveera Kanavi. The move follows the killing of Journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead in front of her house in Bengaluru…
Rottweiler attack: Vet examines dog
September 10, 2017Mysuru: Dr. Srinivas, Veterinarian of Veterinary Hospital in K.G. Koppal at the behest of Dr. Prasad Murthy, Deputy Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, visited the house of Ajay in Dattagalli here yesterday and examined the behaviour of their pet Rottweiler dog. The pet dog recently attacked Ajay’s four-year-old son Amoghavarsha, who is recuperating in Apollo…
Ten-day College Rangothsava at Rangayana from tomorrow
September 10, 2017Mysuru: B.V. Karanth College Rangothsava, organised by Rangayana, will be held from Sept. 11 to 20 at Bhoomigeeta in Rangayana premises, said Rangayana Director Bhagirathi Bai Kadam here yesterday. Addressing presspersons at her office, she said that the event would be inaugurated by noted stand-up comedian Prof. M. Krishnegowda on Sept. 11 at 5.30 pm….















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