The State Govt. has issued an order to pay medical expenses on hospitalisation to a tune of Rs. 50,000 to Anganawadi staff and assistants. Similarly if they die during service, the assistance being paid for the final rites has been increased from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000.
Political parties must seek permission to place ads
March 16, 2017Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, who is also the District Electoral Officer, has instructed political parties to seek permission before placing election advertisements in print and electronic media. As per the Election Commission’s instructions, DC D. Randeep has formed a district-level committee to keep track of advertisements placed by political parties in newspapers, radio, television channels…
Slew of protests in city
March 16, 2017BJP condemns murder of Bommasandra Municipal Member Postal employees seek modification in 7th Central Pay Commission The city witnessed a slew of protests by various organisations on different counts this morning. BJP About 60 members of City BJP Unit staged a protest at Gandhi Square here condemning the breakdown of law and order in the…
Capt. Amarinder Singh sworn-in as Punjab CM
March 16, 2017Navjot Singh Sidhu joins the Captain’s Brigade Capt. Amarinder Singh took oath as the 26th Chief Minister of Punjab this morning in a ceremony attended by senior Congress leaders, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and AICC Vice-President Rahul Gandhi. Amarinder Singh was administered the oath by Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore at the Raj…
State recalls S.M. Krishna’s personal security guard
March 16, 2017Close on the heels of senior Congress leader S.M. Krishna announcing his decision to join the BJP, the State Government has withdrawn his personal security guard from duty. Following this, the veteran leader is without a gunman since the last three days. As per sources, Krishna had Ramalingegowda guarding him for over 20 years and…
3-day musical treat to mark annual celebrations of Sri Krishna Gana Sabha from tomorrow
March 16, 2017Tyagaraja and Purandara Aradhana Mahotsava on Mar. 19 ]As part of its 15th annual celebrations, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha has organised Music Concerts and Tyagaraja-Purandara Dasara Aradhana Mahotsava at Alwar Kalabhavan, Sri Krishna Temple premises, Gokulam 3rd Stage here on Mar. 17, 18 and 19. Mar. 17 (6 pm): Swami Athmajnanandaji, President, Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama,…
Who counts in the country?
March 16, 2017Answering the above poser would amount to saying the obvious. The land’s citizens, with a volatile estimate of exceeding 130 crore enjoy an euphemistically described identity as its consumers. Every year, National Consumer Day, falling on December 24, is observed, an event not many can enlighten what is leading to. The nation has a Ministry…
MIA welcomes Budget; thumbs down from farmers, tourism sector
March 16, 2017The Mysuru Industries Association (MIA) has described the State Budget as “industry-friendly.” In a press release, MIA President & MLA Vasu and Secretary Suresh Kumar Jain have welcomed the government’s proposal to reduce lease period for less than 2 acres of land allotted by KSSIDC and KIADB to small scale investors from 99 years to…
CM announces grants for aqua and aero sports in Mysuru
March 16, 2017Call it an election gimmick or encouragement to sports, people of State will decide the fate of the candidates on the day of election. But, for now, the announcement by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah to make Mysuru a aero sports and aqua sports hub has brought smiles on adventure sports enthusiasts. While, announcing the budget, CM…
Sir MV’s advice to Mysore Varsity graduates
March 16, 2017Sir, KBG’s Abracadabra titled “After a day’s lazing or hard work, let us relax !” (SOM dated Feb.28) made a good reading. His observation that when you do work which you enjoy you don’t feel any fatigue, is very true. It is a source of immense job satisfaction. In this connection, I may mention that…















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