Mysuru: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has reciprocated to the letter addressed to him by former Union Minister and present Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy, pressing for favourable consideration of the representation made by Codava National Council (CNC). In his letter dated Dec. 20, 2017, Rajnath Singh said, “ Dear Dr. Swamy Ji, I…
Dynastic Democracy ?
January 3, 2018Welcome People’s Democracy Actors, sportspersons and athletes change their roles seamlessly, smoothly when their top-form, heydays, of glory begin to fade and they appear before us in a different avatar. One such among many is Ashwini Nachappa, a former athlete, an accidental film star and the one who has done proud to Kodava community. I…
‘Abhaya Go Yatre’ arrives in city
January 3, 2018Mysuru: The State-wide ‘Abhaya Go Yatre,’ organised by Bharatiya Go Parivar, Karnataka, initiated by Sri Ramachandrapura Mutt and led by Sri Raghaveshwara Bharati Swamiji, arrived in city this morning. The ‘Abhaya Go Yatre’ was received by Bharatiya Go Yatre District Secretary Rakesh Bhat near Gun House Circle here in the presence of BJP leaders H.V….
Committee nod must for renovating heritage structures
January 3, 2018Mysuru: A Special Heritage Committee meeting was held at Deputy Commissioner’s Office here this morning where it was made clear that seeking permission from the Committee was mandatory before a government or a private agency takes up renovation of any heritage structure in city. DC D. Randeep said that in order to repair or renovate…
Pet Talk
January 3, 2018By Maneka Gandhi In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains how intelligent, curious, adaptive and loyal are chickens. Are chickens birdbrained? I have kept them and I find them extremely intelligent, curious, adaptive, loyal and fierce in their defence. If I didn’t keep abandoned and mutilated dogs, I would certainly keep only chickens and pigs….
State Budget on Feb. 16
January 3, 2018Bengaluru: The State Budget for 2018-19 will be presented in the Legislature on Feb.16. CM Siddharamaiah, who holds the Finance portfolio, will be presenting his 13th Budget. The Government has decided to advance the Budget presentation in view of the Assembly elections. Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting yesterday, Law Minister T.B. Jayachandra said that…
H.V Rajeev Sneha Balaga completes 200 weeks of Cleanliness Campaign
January 3, 2018Mysuru: H.V. Rajeev Sneha Balaga had organised a function at Ganabharathi in Kuvempunagar here yesterday to mark the 200th Week of Swachh Bharath Campaign of the Balaga and release of a documentary on cleanliness awareness. Inaugurating the programme K.R. Hospital Psychiatrist Dr. Raveesh opined that preserving the cleanliness of city was the responsibility of everyone…
KHB scam: Hearing on anticipatory bail plea of accused adjourned to tomorrow
January 3, 2018Mysuru: City’s third District and Sessions Court yesterday adjourned the hearing on the anticipatory bail plea of the accused in the alleged KHB land acquisition scam, to Jan.4. Yesterday, Government Special Public Prosecutor Muthamma filed objection to the anticipatory bail plea, citing that prima facie, it is found that farmers have bean cheated in payment…
‘Thaat’ system of Hindustani Music
January 3, 2018By Dr. Rama V. Bennur Swara Sankula, the Hindustani School of Music celebrates its annual day in a unique way. It always is a combination of fervour, information and education, thus making it interesting to every young and old disciples. It also motivates them to participate with enthusiasm. The thematic presentations throw light on many…
Physical Fitness test for recruitment of Excise Guards begins
January 3, 2018Mysuru: The 4-day physical fitness test for recruitment of Excise guards began at the CAR ground behind Race Course in the city this morning. The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) which had conducted the written test had sent the list of qualified candidates to the District Recruitment Committee, following which call letters were issued to…












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