By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Come April, Rangayana premises is a beehive of activities as children take part in the annual Chinnara Mela and enjoy their summer holidays by indulging in creative arts taught to them by resource persons at the renowned theatre repertory. This season, the summer sun is soaring up with the highest of…
Women can retain their maiden names in passports: Modi
April 15, 2017Mumbai – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that women are free to retain their maiden names in their passports now after the marriage. Stating that he wanted women to be at the centre of the developmental schemes, Modi said his govt. is working in different ways to empower them through various schemes like ‘Mudra’…
Bengaluru Police find Rs. 15 crore old notes in Bomb Naga’s house
April 15, 2017Bengaluru – The Bengaluru Police raided the house of former rowdy-sheeter and ex-Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Corporator, V. Nagaraj alias Bomb Naga in the wee hours of yesterday and found demonetised notes worth Rs. 15 crore in his possession. According to Hennur Police Inspector Srinivas, a man named Umesh had filed a complaint that Bomb…
Teacher suspended for fifth time!
April 15, 2017Kollegal – Chamarajanagar District DDPI Manjula has suspended a teacher for threatening higher officials and for dereliction of duty. Chandrashekar, serving at Pachedoddi Government School, is the suspended teacher. Incidentally, this is the fifth time that Chandrashekar has been suspended for his wayward ways. Education Officer Thimmegowda, after learning about Chandrashekar failing to perform his…
Telangana CM to double up as ‘coolie’ for two days
April 15, 2017* TRS Chief declares Apr. 14 to Apr. 20 as ‘Gulabi Coolie Days’ * To raise money to attend Party’s plenary and Formation Day Hyderabad – Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has announced that he too will work as a ‘coolie’ for two days along with his Cabinet colleagues, other law-makers and all leaders…
Good Friday observed in city
April 15, 2017Mysuru – The Christian brethren of city observed Good Friday, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with religious fervour and traditional gaiety yesterday. The day is hailed as a symbol of devotion, love and sacrifice. At a mass conducted at St. Philomena’s Church by Mysuru Bishop Rev. K.A. William, hundreds of Christians lined up at the…
Stagnant sewage water emanating foul smell in Shanthinagar
April 15, 2017The stagnant sewage water from the overflowing manhole located in the corner of Shanthinagar 9th Cross and Rajivnagar 1st Stage is emanating unbearable foul smell causing inconvenience to the residents living in the surroundings. This apart, there is also an increase in mosquitoes as the stagnant sewage water has become a breeding place for the…
Siya Khode: An epitome of bravery
April 15, 2017By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers There are several examples of children becoming national heroes for their act of bravery and being honoured with National Bravery Awards for saving people’s lives. Recipients of such awards are taken on a parade during the annual Republic Day celebrations on Rajpath in New Delhi. One among the children who were…
Awareness programme on cashless transaction held
April 15, 2017Digital banking has picked up in rural areas after demonetisation, says Lead Bank Manager Mysuru – The Mysuru District Administration and Lead Bank, Mysuru, had organised an awareness programme on cashless transaction at Zilla Panchayat auditorium here yesterday to promote digital money and cashless transactions. The authorities said that cashless transactions were picking up in…
Overflowing sewage opposite Suburban Bus Stand
April 15, 2017Sewage water overflowing from a manhole near Maharaja Complex, opposite Suburban Bus Stand, is causing a lot of inconvenience to motorists, pedestrians and the public especially the shop owners as the sewage water is getting collected in front of the complex. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to get the place cleaned.















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