Only for the benefit of the people of this generation, etymology of the idiom Red Tape needs to be stated at the outset. It is thought to allude to the former practice of binding official documents in government offices in red coloured tape since the last decade of 19th century in UK, specially to hold…
Address parthenium and garbage menace in vacant sites
June 17, 2017Sir, In CFTRI Layout (Bogadi 2nd Stage), there are a number of residential sites vacant since almost two decades and most of them have become filthy dump-yards and an eyesore to the residents. Parthenium and other bushy plants have grown profusely in many vacant sites making it a breeding ground for mosquitoes and a haven…
Samridhi Fashion Expo begins
June 17, 2017Suma Prakash (5th from right) of Flames Event Management, who inaugurated Samridhi Exhibition at Hotel Southern Star on Vinoba Road in city this morning, is seen with organiser Geeta Patel (centre), columnist Sujata Rajpal, Shubha Sanjay Urs of Mysore Book Clubs and others. The fashion expo will be open for shoppers today and tomorrow from…
Plea to clear storm water drains at Ramakrishnanagar
June 17, 2017The storm water drains on 9th Cross, I Block in Ramakrishnanagar is filled with sand and overgrown bushes which are hindering smooth flow of rain water in the drains. It has also become a haven for reptiles. Authorities concerned are urged to take necessary steps as soon as possible.
Blocked drain causing problems to residents at J.P. Nagar
June 17, 2017A blocked drain on the 8th Cross, C-Block in J.P. Nagar is causing a lot of inconvenience to the residents as foul smell is emanating from the drain and also it has resulted in mosquito menace in the vicinity. Authorities concerned are urged to get the drain cleared of blockages at the earliest.
ICC Champions Trophy Final: ‘Colonial’ rivals to fight for glory
June 17, 2017It will be a bandh-like atmosphere post 3 pm in India and Pakistan tomorrow as the arch rivals will take on each other in the ICC Champions Trophy final to be held at The Oval in London. Both Pakistan and India have stormed into the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final with dominant performances in their…
Women’s Pro Cricket League 2017: Western Railways emerge champions
June 17, 2017Western Railways showed their mettle in the rain-affected final to win the inaugural edition of Women’s Pro Cricket League in city yesterday. Anita Lodhi, who plays for Assam in the domestic circuit, led the way with a 37-ball 34 as Western Railways posted 108 for 8 in 20 overs. Swagatika Rath’s 38-ball 40 helped South…
Indonesia Open 2017: Prannoy, Srikanth enter semi-finals
June 17, 2017Indian shuttler H.S. Prannoy continued his giant-killing spree to stun World and Olympic Champion Chen Long of China to enter the semi-final of the Indonesia Super Series Premier along with Kidambi Srikanth here yesterday. A day after he dispatched three-time Olympic silver medallist and World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei, Prannoy showed his mettle once…
M.Y. Jethendryappa
June 17, 2017M.Y. Jethendryappa (96), a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away this morning. He leaves behind four sons including Mysore Tarpaulins’ Shadaksharappa and Veerabhadra, two daughters and a host ore relatives and friends. Last rites will be held at his farm house in H.D. Kote tomorrow (June 18) at 10 am.
Dwaraka Das Singla
June 17, 2017Dwaraka Das Singla (88), a resident of #279, Gokulam 3rd Stage, passed away at a private hospital yesterday. He leaves behind his wife Kailash Rani, two sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. He was attached to social organisation Pushpanjali and Agarwal Samaj of Mysuru. Last rites will be performed at the…















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