Mysore/Mysuru: A colourful procession carrying the portrait of 12th century saint Sri Madiwala Machideva and performance by cultural troupes marked Madiwala Machideva Jayanti celebrations in city this morning. The celebration was organised by District Administration in association with various organisations. The procession was flagged off by MLA L. Nagendra after offering flowers to the portrait…
Bank strike concludes today
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The nation-wide strike by public sector banks called by United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) entered the second and final day today with banking services affected throughout the city. About 500 employees of various banks staged a protest in front of the Regional Office of Corporation Bank on Vinoba road here this morning seeking…
Unidentified body found
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The body of an unidentified man, aged about 55 to 60 years, was found on the Railway track between K.R. Nagar and Hampapura Railway stations of Mysuru-Arasikere Section recently. The man is 5.6’ tall, wheatish in complexion, medium built and round faced. The body has been kept at K.R. Hospital mortuary. The kith and…
Auto driver killed, three Policemen injured in auto-car collision
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: An auto driver was killed and three policemen travelling in the auto sustained serious injuries in a head on collision between the auto and a car near KSRTC Layout on Mysuru-T. Narasipur road yesterday. The deceased auto driver has been identified as Shivakumar (38) of Hosahundi village in Varuna Hobli of the taluk, while…
Elected to various MCC Committees
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The following Corporators have been elected unanimously to various MCC Committees at the MCC Council Meeting held recently. Sri Rangacharlu Memorial Town Hall Committee: Sharath Kumar, M.C. Ramesh, Usha, M. Shivakumar, R. Nagaraju, Mohammed Rafi and Sawood Khan. Ambale Annaiah Pandit’s Free Students Hostel (Poor Students Feeding Committee): M.V. Ramprasad, M.S. Shobha, Lokesh, Shanthamma…
‘Meluku’ documentary on Pt. Rajiv Taranath released
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A documentary ‘Meluku’ on renowned Sarod Maestro Pandit Rajiv Taranath was released at a function organised by Naguvana Creations and Rangayana at Bhoomigeetha in Kalamandira premises here last evening. Releasing the documentary CD, writer and Anupama Niranjana awardee Dr. Vijaya recalled that she met Pt. Rajiv Taranath during her difficult days and appreciated the…
MLA Nagendra opens Gandhi Shilp Bazaar at JSS Urban Haat
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A ten-day exhibition of handloom and handicrafts ‘Gandhi Shilp Bazaar’ organised in association with Union Ministry of Textiles and Handicrafts commenced last evening at JSS Urban Haat in Hebbal Industrial Area here. The expo exhibits an array of handloom products made from cotton, silk, wool and mixed yarns including sarees of various regions. About…
Woman found dead in home, murder suspected
February 1, 2020H.D.Kote: A 48-year old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her home in H.D. Kote town early this morning. Devamma (48), wife of Siddappaji and a resident of Vishwanathaiah Colony in H.D. Kote town is the deceased. Devamma, a native of Heggadapura village in the taluk had married Siddappaji after her first husband…
Leopard cub found in Sugarcane field
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the Forest department is struggling to prevent wild animals from entering human habitats, a leopard cub was found at a Sugarcane field at Mirle in K.R. Nagar taluk of the district. The one-month old male cub was spotted in the Sugarcane field of one Santosh at Mirle village when workers were engaged…
MCC razes illegal house on Govt. land at Giriyabovipalya
February 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing its drive against unauthorised constructions on Government lands, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) razed down a house built illegally on a Government land at Giriyabovipalya here on Friday. Following complaints that over 20 unauthorised houses had come up in about one acre area near Giriyabovipalya lake, the MCC officials, led by Assistant Commissioner…















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