Sir, It was very unfortunate to read the news of two youth getting killed and another seriously injured in a road accident while triple riding without helmets (SOM dated May 11). Quite recently, in a similar case of triple riding, three people died on the spot in Kollegal, when their bike was hit by a…
CM inaugurates JSS Hospital in Chamarajanagar
May 14, 2017Chamarajanagar: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah inaugurated the newly-built Rs. 25 crore JSS Hospital on the double road in the town this morning by cutting a tape. Minister for Food and Civil Supplies and Chamarajanagar district in-Charge Minister U.T. Khader inaugurated the Operation Theatre, while MP R. Dhruvanarayan inaugurated the Casualty and Emergency units, former MLA Vatal…
Criminals throw chili powder to snatch
May 14, 2017Mysuru: Despite City Police initiating several measures to prevent any untoward incident from taking place atop Chamundi Hill and also launching ‘Operation Chamundi’ following incidents of misconduct of young couples, chain-snatchings, assaults on devotees and tourists including foreign nationals in and around the Chamundi Hill, an incident of bike-borne miscreants snatching away a gold chain…
‘Samskritiya Swaroopa’ book released
May 14, 2017‘Samskritiya Swaroopa,’ a book written by retired Professor S.N. Madhava Rao, was released by Dr. C. Naganna (centre), retired Professor and former Director of Prasaranga, University of Mysore, at a programme organised at Alwar Kala Bhavan in Gokulam recently. Others seen are (from left) History lecturer Parimala Srinivas, writer Prof. S.N. Madhava Rao, retd. SBM…
Operation Chamundi launched
May 14, 2017Following the chain-snatching incident atop Chamundi Hill, K.R. ACP Mallik launched ‘Operation Chamundi’ along with more than 50 Police personnel and checked the vehicles proceeding towards the Hill and vehicles going from the Hill. The incident has happened at a time when the district authorities, along with the City Police are proposing to strengthen security…
Girl who had secured 73% in PUC commits suicide
May 14, 2017Mandya: An 18-year-old girl, who was expecting more than 90% marks to secure a medical seat, but secured 73% in PUC, ended her life by allegedly jumping in front of a moving train at Maddur in Mandya on Friday. The deceased girl has been identified as K.S. Nikitha, the only daughter of Surendra, a farmer…
IGP inaugurates Civil Services Exam coaching class
May 14, 2017Mysuru: IGP (Southern Range) Vipul Kumar on Thursday, inaugurated eight-month-long Civil Services Exam (UPSC) Coaching Classes jointly organised by Pramathi Hillview Academy, Navodaya Foundation and District Administration, at Pramati Hillview Academy in Kuvempunagar. Speaking on the occasion, Vipul Kumar said that most students think that the Civil Services (UPSC) Exam is a very tough nut…
State Govt. hikes seats by 10% in First Grade Colleges
May 14, 2017Mysuru: The State Government on Saturday announced a hike of 10 percent in admission to Government First Grade Colleges coming under the Department of Collegiate Education. Following the Government’s decision, the Director of Collegiate Education has reportedly issued a circular directing Government First Grade Colleges to issue application forms free of cost to students from…
Stain removers banned
May 14, 2017Mysuru: The Government authorities, taking into account public health, have banned bottled stain removers, thinners, nail polish remover and other such liquids (bottled correction fluid, bottled thinners, bottled nail polish remover containing Toluene, Bromopropane, Methyl Chloroform, Trichloroethylene etc.). Action will be taken under Food Safety and Quality Act against those found manufacturing, bottling, selling…
Rotary Gayathri Education Award for SSLC toppers
May 14, 2017Mysuru: For the past 25 years, Rotary Mysore has been felicitating the top achievers with 615 marks and above in SSLC examination with the prestigious “Rotary Gayathri Education Award.” The award, now in its 26th year, is instituted by Rtn. M.T. Ramachandra and family, proprietor of Gayathri Talkies, Mysuru. The managements of all the high…














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