The 126th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar will be celebrated by District Administration, Zilla Panchayat and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) on Apr. 14 at 9.30 am at Town Hall premises by garlanding the statue of Dr. Ambedkar there. The DC has asked all officers and staff to compulsorily be present on that day. Sarada…
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Office Shifted
April 12, 2017The Tribal Development Project Office of The Department of Welfare for Scheduled Tribes has been shifted to Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan on Adi Pampa Road in Vontikoppal here.
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Periodicals at half-price
April 12, 2017Other than periodicals for competitive exams (from April 2016 to March 2017), available selected periodicals will be sold at half-price from today till May 12 at all branches of City Central Library in city.
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Akkamahadevi and Basava Jayanti
April 12, 2017Sri Hosmutt has organised Akkamahadevi and Basava Jayanti celebrations at Sri Nataraja auditorium on Apr. 28 and 29. As part of the celebrations, Linga Deekshe for Veerashaiva girls/women has been organised at 10 am on Apr. 28. Those interested may register their names at the Mutt’s office before Apr. 26. Akkamahadevi Jayanti celebrations will be…
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B.Ed exam from May 3
April 12, 2017The make-up examinations of 2nd semester B.Ed course of Mysore University will be held from May 3. The candidates writing the exam should send the application and fees through their College Principal to the Varsity Registrar (Evaluation) before Apr.17. The fees for complete exam is Rs. 990, each subject Rs. 340 and another Rs. 240…
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Shocking News:Power tariff hiked by 48 paise per unit
April 11, 2017Mysuru – Get ready to pay more for electricity as the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has approved an average 48 paise increase per unit in power tariff from Apr. 1, 2017 to Mar. 30, 2018. The tariff hike will come into retrospective effect from April 1, says a press release that has been released…
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Almost unnoticed, our democracy is getting abridged; Is perpetual one-party rule the future of India?
April 11, 2017Fact No. 1: Donations by companies to political parties is the biggest contributor to corruption in India. All parties acknowledge this. Fact No. 2: Elimination of corruption has been a top priority with the BJP Government. After the currency demonetisation, government leaders even claimed that black money and corruption had been virtually stamped out. Fact…
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Rain plays havoc in city
April 11, 2017Mysuru – Rain played havoc in city yesterday and people were found stuck at various places without being able to reach their destinations. Electric poles and tree branches were scattered on the roads causing inconvenience to commuters. What started as a light drizzle at 7.30 pm, turned into a heavy downpour in Kuvempunagar, Saraswathipuram, Rajivnagar,…
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Mishaps during rains?: Call CESC on 1912 or these mobile numbers
April 11, 2017Mysuru – During heavy rain and storm, the power lines may get snapped and the electric poles my come crashing down causing fatal accidents like electrocution. So, to avoid this, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has urged the public not to stand near electric poles, transformers and under trees during rains and gusty winds….
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Dams have water only till June 15, says Minister
April 11, 2017Bengaluru – Water available in various reservoirs of Karnataka is enough only to supply drinking water to major cities and towns for the next 60 days, Water Resources Minister M.B. Patil said yesterday. “We have been monitoring the situation twice a week and as of today, we have sufficient stock of water to last for…
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