Mandya: A 22-year-old girl, whose engagement was held about 15 days back, succumbed to suspected dengue fever at a hospital in Bengaluru yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Rekha (22), daughter of Chowdegowda and Doddathayamma couple and residents of Bidarahosahalli village in Mandya. Rekha, who was suffering from fever since about five days, was…
HDFC to sell its stake in city-based Windflower Resorts for Rs. 100 crore
July 6, 2017New Delhi: The city-based Windflower Resorts and Spa is likely to see an upward swing in its valuation as hdfc Property Fund, which owns 20 per cent stake in the company, is reportedly set to sell its stake for about Rs. 100 crore, nearly three times its investment of Rs. 30-35 crore, according to inside…
KIADB land now available on 10-year lease-cum-sale basis
July 6, 2017Bengaluru: In a major relief to Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs), the Karnataka Cabinet has yesterday cleared an amendment to the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) rules for allotting lands on 10-year lease-cum-sale instead of 99-year lease basis. Ten-year lease-cum-sale would be applicable only for land parcels less than 2 acres. The Cabinet…
Mangalyam Thanthu…
July 6, 2017Going by the media reports of heightened frequency and growing number of campaigns by both government departments and voluntary groups, particularly in Karnataka, to create awareness in people at large about eschewing undesirable activities and adhering to practices leading to better quality of life, one is prompted to remark that the level of awareness about…
Silk India 2017 opens in city: To conclude on July 9
July 6, 2017Mysuru: Silk India 2017, an exhibition- cum-sale of pure silk products from across the country organised by Hastashilpa, began at Hotel Southern Star on Vinoba road here yesterday. The silk expo is open for five days daily till July 9 from 10.30am to 8.30pm with free entry. The expo was inaugurated by MLA and Chairman…
Pedestrians too at fault
July 6, 2017Sir, The news on chaotic traffic on Sayyaji Rao road clearly highlighted the carelessness of the motorists (SOM dated July 4). However, it ignored the pedestrians’ misdeeds on this stretch of the road. Many a time these pedestrians are responsible to open the barricades everywhere on this road. They fail to reach the designated pedestrian…
Will this road in Rajivnagar 1st Stage be asphalted?
July 6, 2017The 1st Cross Road in Rajivnagar 1st Stage is in a pathetic condition making it difficult for motorists to travel on this road. Authorities concerned are urged to asphalt the road for the benefit of the public.
Ease traffic on Sayyaji Rao Road
July 6, 2017Sir, The report “Chaotic traffic on Sayyaji Rao Road” (SOM dated July 4) surprises the citizens of this city! Your reporter has presented a clear picture of how unruly road-users are taking the law-abiding people to ransom. Sayyaji Rao Road is not the only road, the whole of the city traffic is in a total…
Training for 2nd batch of Women Police Constables begins
July 6, 2017Mysuru: The 8-month training programme of 2nd batch of trainee women Constables was launched at Police Training School in Jyotinagar here this morning. Totally, 248 women from 27 districts have been selected for Police training among whom are two engineering graduates, 26 post-graduates and rest graduates with only 37 PUC which is said to be…
Stop dumping of garbage behind Uma Talkies
July 6, 2017Garbage which is being dumped behind Uma Talkies Road on 2nd Cross Soji Street is causing inconvenience to the residents who are forced to live in an unhealthy environment. This apart, the road has also become a place for the public to attend nature’s call. The garbage is attracting cattle and stray dogs, which scatter…















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