Chief Minister Siddharamaiah yesterday for the time used his debit card to withdraw Rs.10,000 cash from the Hebbal branch of the Mysuru Merchants Co-operative Bank ATM after inaugurating it. It is learnt that Siddharamaiah decided to use a debit card issued to him on the spot after Bank President M. N. Sumana reminded him that…
Farmers to lay siege to DC office tomorrow
February 13, 2017Thousands of farmers will stage a demonstration at the DC’s Office here on Feb.14 in protest against the Government’s negligence of the farming community. Announcing this at a press meet here on Saturday Karnataka Sugarcane Growers Association President Kurubur Shanthakumar said farmers have been completely neglected by both the Central and State Government. Though the…
‘Mutual Trust helps in building a better society’
February 13, 2017Suttur Seer at ‘Gnana-Vignana Divya Darshan’ Mela Noting that mutual trust helps a lot in building a better society, Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji said that meditation and spiritualism hold key for leading a stress-free life. He was speaking after inaugurating the 15-day ‘Gnana-Vignana Divya Darshan’ Mela organised by Prajapita Brahmakumaris Ishwariya Vishwa…
Get ready to pay Rs. 1,000 for smoking in public places
February 13, 2017Sellers too have to cough up more fines for selling cigarettes and other tobacco products to minors Those who have been smoking in public places by either hiding or dodging the authorities and those selling tobacco products to minors are likely to face the heat as the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA)…
Sandalwood smuggler shooting case
February 13, 2017Number of security guards increased around Lingambudhi Lake Foot patrolling to be intensified around reserve forests Cops hope to arrest other accused through Shankar’s phone Following the shooting at the mini forests near Lingambudhi Lake on Saturday morning, where a Forest Watcher shot dead Shankar, a sandalwood smuggler who was one among the 8-10 member…
Entrance test for free education at Alva
February 13, 2017Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri, will be selecting students for admission to 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th standards (Kannada medium) to be provided under ‘Sampoorna Uchitha Sikshana Soulabhya’ (free education scheme). Students, who have achieved excellence in District, State and National levels in Education, Sports (athletics) and Cultural fields (classical dances, music, folk dance, mallakamba,…
Officials review Airport security, expansion
February 13, 2017A meeting to review security arrangements at the Mysore Airport following frequent VIP and VVIP movements was held at the Airport premises this morning where measures were suggested to increase vigil and handle emergency services. According to Airport officials and Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, it was a routine meeting held twice a year where internal…
Veterans relive their prowess in wrestling
February 13, 2017Most of the wrestling bouts at the wrestling competition for retired and senior wrestlers, which was touted as the first-of-its-kind wrestling in the country, ended on an even note, with veterans of the sport reviving memories of their heydays at D. Devaraj Urs Multi-purpose Stadium at the Dasara Exhibition Ground premises here yesterday. The event…
Belgian Cafe bans all American products
February 13, 2017The popular Zeezicht Cafe, in Antwerp, Belgium, has recently stopped serving Coca Cola, Lay’s potato chips and every other American brand previously on its menu, in protest of President Donald Trump and his controversial executive orders. “No, it’s not a joke. All American drinks will disappear from the menu as long as Donald Trump’s policy…
Aligning prosperity
February 13, 2017Vaastu-Fengu Shui and Bio-energetics – By S.B.S. Surendran, Accredited Master, Feng Shui Consultant. Designing and placing the main door and frame is an essential part of a building construction hence adapting the right dimensions, material and position ensures that the house is not deprived of good energy which would in turn affect the occupants over a…















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