Bengaluru: Even as Chief Minister Siddharamaiah is brimming with confidence after the Nanjangud and Gundlupet by-polls victory, speculations about the CM’s plans to contest from Bagalakote (Bagalkot) or Koppal has caused concern among his followers. Siddharamaiah, who was elected from Varuna constituency in his home district of Mysuru, is now said to be not totally…
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Let Modi die if he wants power, says Rayareddy
April 22, 2017Koppal: “Let (Prime Minister) Modi die if he wants power,” said Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy. The Minister said this when he was asked about the Centre’s move to remove red beacons from all government vehicles. “I welcome the measure and I also suggest that my security cover too be withdrawn. But Modi too should…
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We’re even giving God a headache !
April 22, 2017Sonu Nigam wrote that azan, the call to prayer for Muslims early in the morning, was disturbing him. And lo and behold, all kinds of noise pollution erupted; from self-proclaimed God’s special children, the priests, to opportunistic publicity-seekers. While Sonu Nigam may not have lost his voice, he sure lost his cool and with that…
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Demolition of heritage buildings: DC warns officials
April 22, 2017Mysuru: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep has warned the officials of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) that disciplinary action would be taken against them if they grant permission to demolish heritage structures under their jurisdiction. In a press release, the DC has asked authorities in-charge of heritage structures to inform…
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Home delivery of fuel
April 22, 2017New Delhi: In a bid to put an end to long queues at fuel stations, the Petroleum Ministry has announced that they are exploring means to home deliver petroleum products on advance booking so that vehicle-owners do not have to waste time in queues at fuel stations. Sources said that Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan presented…
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Dr. Raj Musical Nites in city on Apr. 24
April 22, 2017Mysuru: Dr. Rajkumar Musical Group has organised ‘Doddordhwani’, a musical evening in memory of matinee idol late Dr. Rajkumar on Apr. 24 at 5.30 pm in Kalamandira in city. Addressing a press conference at Patrakarthara Bhavan, announcer Mike Chandru said that District Co-operative Union President H.V. Rajeev will inaugurate the event in the presence of Sri…
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CM bats for unity of secular forces
April 22, 2017Bengaluru: Stressing on the need for all secular forces to put up an united front against the BJP, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah declared that he would expand his Cabinet soon. Speaking to press persons after oath taking ceremony of newly-elected MLAs Kalale Keshavamurthy and Dr. Geetha Mahadeva Prasad at Vidhana Soudha here yesterday, Siddharamaiah said that…
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Tree posing danger at Krishnamurthypuram
April 22, 2017This is an old tree on the 7th Cross in Krishnamurthypuram. With heavy rains, accompanied with gusty wind in city, this tree may fall anytime resulting even in human fatalities. Authorities concerned are urged to take immediate measures.
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Kattappa’s controversial statement: Vatal Nagaraj, pro-Kannada organisations withdraw protests
April 22, 2017Bengaluru: Sathyaraj, the actor, who has portrayed the role of Kattappa in Bahubali, has finally apologised to Kannadigas for a statement he had made nine years ago on the Cauvery water dispute which had created controversy. Following Sathyaraj’s apology, pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj and other pro-Kannada organisations, today withdrew their protests. Kannadigas were outraged by…
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Mysore Airport selected for first phase of UDAN bidding
April 22, 2017Bengaluru: Three airports in Karnataka — Mysore, Bidar and Vidyanagar (Ballari) — have been selected in the first phase of bidding for the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), known as UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik). Under RCS, the Central government has identified 19 airports in the State for development and upgradation. While air connectivity to…
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