To shut outlets every Sunday in protest against the Oil Marketing Companies New Delhi – Petrol Bunk owners have threatened to not purchase petrol and diesel for a day on May 10 and subsequently shut outlets every Sunday in protest against the Oil Marketing Companies which have allegedly gone back on their promise to increase…
Counting: Over 3,000 Cops guard Temple Town to ensure peace
April 13, 2017Special squads tour sensitive and hyper-sensitive areas, meet village elders to prevent clashes Nanjangud – The Temple Town of Nanjangud resembled a fortress today for the counting of votes for the by-election that was held on Apr. 9. More than 3,000 personnel from Civil Police and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) were deployed in the…
Up at dawn: Hectic morning for counting officials, journos
April 13, 2017Officials drawn from various Government Departments deputed to count votes for Nanjangud by-election had to start their day early and head towards the counting centre. Over 70 counting officials, who were to manage the 14 tables set up for counting, a host of officials who have been appointed by the Election Commission as Observers and…
Bandh-like atmosphere in Nanjangud
April 13, 2017People glued to TV screens to know instant results Nanjangud – A bandh-like atmosphere prevailed in Nanjangud today as the counting of votes began. Streets were deserted and people stayed indoors watching TV. The entire town that was a hub of activity during the Nanjangud Dodda Jathra Mahotsava last week was curious to know the…
Brittle bonds
April 13, 2017Contemporary society is witnessing like never before snapping of harmonious relationships among the citizens. Before dwelling on this delicate-yet-delightful subject, one is prompted to remind fellow-citizens about their unabated onslaught on every elements of nature, including sand mass from river tracks, an act that has relegated the relationship between humans and nature to a point…
By-election counting turns into IPL-like event
April 13, 2017Mysuru – With curiosity building over the results of Nanjangud and Gundlupet by-polls, the political enthusiasts in the city were glued to their television sets watching the results telecast live in the news channels just like cricket enthusiasts during IPL matches. TV sets were mobbed in tea stalls in and around city. Hotel Siddharta, located…
I had not expected defeat: C.S. Niranjan Kumar
April 13, 2017Gundlupet – Stating that he had not expected defeat, Gundlupet BJP candidate C.S. Niranjan Kumar has said that despite his third defeat, he would continue to stay among the voters of the constituency. Speaking to press persons after the announcement of the by-poll result here this afternoon, Niranjan Kumar said that he would first thank…
Precarious tree branches posing danger in Brindavan Extension
April 13, 2017The branches of various trees are precariously hanging since few months in Brindavan Extension 1st Stage 1st Main, posing danger to everyone. One of SOM readers and a resident of Brindavan Extension, who has sent the picture, has stated that despite the residents bringing this to the notice of the authorities nothing has been done…
Puram or Nagara?
April 13, 2017Sir, I wish to draw the attention of our Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials concerned including the incumbent DC and his predecessors as to whether they are aware of the difference in the meaning of ‘Puram’ and ‘Nagara’? Puram means Extension, Mohalla or Layout. Example: Chamarajapuram, Lakshmipuram, Saraswathipuram, Chamundipuram,…
Organised strategy helped Congress win: MP
April 13, 2017Nanjangud – Maintaining that a well co-ordinated planning and an organised strategy helped the Congress win Nanjangud (SC) and Gundlupet by-polls, Chamarajanagar MP R. Dhruvanarayan said that the Congress victory is people’s stamp on the 4-year rule of Chief Minister Siddharamaiah. Speaking to press persons here this afternoon after the victory of Nanjangud Congress candidate…















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