New Delhi: The Supreme Court will consider the CID report on the alleged defrauding of over Rs. 500 crore worth properties of Mysuru-based taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingen on Aug. 1. A Three-Judge Bench, presided by Justice Ranjan Gogoi, agreed to consider the matter, though senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Michael Floyd Eshwer, who claimed…
Irregularities in Vani Vilas Water Works: Tender has been awarded only after discussion in Council: EE
July 26, 2017Mysuru: The Executive Engineer (EE) of Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) has clarified that no irregularities has occurred with regard to the repair of faulty leaking pipes. The allegations that the contract had been awarded, bills had been paid violating the rules and while awarding the contract, the Council had been misled are all false,…
Who is Pejawar Seer to meddle with Lingayats? Asks Minister
July 26, 2017Bengaluru: A faction of the Lingayat community, who had gathered in Bidar on July 18, revived the demand for the formation of a separate religion for Lingayats. This has resulted in a controversy as Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has responded positively to their demand. And following the CM’s comments, former CM and BJP State President B.S….
Preparations for 71st Independence Day begins
July 26, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep chaired a preliminary meeting of officials involved in the preparation for the 71st Independence Day celebrations to be held on August 15 at the Bannimantap Torch Light Parade Grounds. The meeting was held at his office, here yesterday. Plastic flags banned: He instructed the officials to see that the national…
It’s official, A.H. Vishwanath to be JD(S) candidate from Hunsur
July 26, 2017Hunsur: Weeks after JD(S) leader H.D. Revanna’s son Prajwal’s suitcase culture remark tarnished the image of the party and demoralised workers, party’s State President H.D. Kumaraswamy declared yesterday former MP Adagooru H. Vishwanath as the JD(S) candidate from Hunsur Assembly segment. Participating in a massive road show to drum up support for Vishwanath in Hunsur…
Will Ramanath Rai be the new Home Minister?
July 26, 2017Bengaluru: Forest Minister and Mangaluru District in-Charge Minister B. Ramanath Rai (in pic) has reportedly been asked to take over Home Department. If reports are to be believed, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has asked Rai to take over the Home Department. While the rumours are flying thick and fast, there is no official announcement yet in…
Pet talk
July 26, 2017By Maneka Gandhi Explaining about horse and races, in this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka says: While horse racing can never be entirely safe for the animals, a zero-tolerance drug policy, turf (grass) tracks only, a ban on whipping, competitive racing only after their third birthdays, and other reforms would make a world of difference to…
Close ATMs without security: DC
July 26, 2017Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep has asked the Managers of Banks to shut down the ATMs if they cannot provide security or if they have non-functioning CCTVs. Addressing a meeting of various Bank Managers, earlier in the day yesterday, he said that wherever the ATMs do not have security guards or the CCTVs are not…
Open Jeep Tourism and Souvenir Shops on cards for Dasara
July 26, 2017DC chairs Tourism Committee meeting Mysuru: The District Tourism Development Committee held a meeting at Deputy Commissioner’s office here yesterday in the context of Dasara which was chaired by DC D. Randeep. Discussions were held on starting ‘Open Jeep Tourism’ and also to establish a Dasara Souvenir Shop at affordable prices to attract tourists during…
“Water Doctor” Ayyappa Masagi unveils innovative technologies to conserve water
July 26, 2017Mysuru: For those who worry about India’s water crisis, Ayyappa M. Masagi’s solution is simple: Conserve so that it is available aplenty for the next generation. Popularly referred to as “Water Magician,” “Water Warrior,” “Water Gandhi” and “Water Doctor,” Ayyappa Masagi combines rustic intelligence with modern technology and ideas to conserve and utilise water more…















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