Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa’s 121st birth anniversary today On Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa’s birth anniversary, I would like to share a little anecdote that shows the true greatness of this remarkable man. He was a fighting soldier decorated with OBE, Mentioned in Despatches and Legion of Merit. He was also our first Indian Army Chief…
Government committed for reconstruction of Kodagu: CM
January 28, 2020Madikeri: Asserting that the Government was committed to the reconstruction of flood-devastated Kodagu district, Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa said that the Government will announce measures for tapping the tourism potential in Kodagu to the full. He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for a new block(450-bed) of the District Hospital here yesterday. Noting that 2,033…
All District Headquarters to have a Medical College: BSY
January 28, 2020Madikeri: Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa (BSY) said that all district headquarters in the State will have a Government medical College and will be built with help from the Centre. Speaking to press persons at General K.S.Thimmaya Stadium helipad at Madikeri upon his arrival yesterday,Yediyurappa said that Government medical colleges have been sanctioned for Chikkamagaluru, Chikkaballapur, Yadgir…
Less baggage, more fun 2 days a month at all Schools in State
January 28, 2020Kalaburagi: “In an effort to help students develop an interest in extra-curricular activities and sports alike, the State government is implementing the concept of ‘Two Bag-less Days’ per month in all Schools from the next academic year,” said Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar. Speaking to reporters here yesterday, Minister Suresh Kumar said…
Nationwide Bank strike on Jan.31 & Feb.1
January 28, 2020New Delhi: Seeking revision of pay, Bank Unions have called for a two-day nationwide strike on Jan.31 and Feb.1. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UGBU), which is a representative body of nine Trade Unions, has called the strike demanding wage revision settlement with 20 percent hike on payslip components with adequate loading. The timing…
Introduction of African Cheetah in India: SC clears project
January 28, 2020New Delhi: The Supreme Court has given its green signal while ordering proper study on the introduction of African Cheetah in various sites in India. The Cheetah will be released in an “ideal location” to be decided by a panel after a survey. The process, from identifying the sites to the introduction of the animals,…
Ayush Gaddige: Free mega health camp at Hunsur
January 28, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Nearly 1,600 people from different parts of H.D. Kote and Hunsur Taluk participated in the free mega health camp, ‘Ayush Gaddige’ organised by B.K. Raju Unnathi, Rotary Bangalore Brigade and Annappa Kamath, Millennium Estates recently at Kendaganneshwara and Mahadeshwara Choultry, K.S. Gaddige, Hunsur. Nearly 20 specialist doctors and 15 healthcare technicians from JSS Hospital,…
Field Marshal K.M.Cariappa remembered on his 121st birth anniversary
January 28, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Floral tributes were offered to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa on his 121st birth anniversary celebrations in the city this morning. Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra garlanded the bust of the proud son of the country near Field Marshal K.M.Cariappa Circle (Old Metropole Circle) at the junction of JLB road and Vinoba road (Hunsur road) at…
Krishna Menon, alive and kicking
January 28, 2020By T.J.S. George In the 1950s, the Urbs Prima in Indies was Bombay, not Delhi. All important people lived there, all influential newspapers were published there, all ideological battles were fought there. Into this theatre of war came V.K. Krishna Menon, all guns blazing. The theatre of the absurd followed. Krishna Menon was a Congressman…
Free medical camp by Rotary Ivory City
January 28, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Rotary Ivory City Mysuru held a free medical camp from Jan. 20 to 23 at Sri Sathya Sai School in Jayalakshmipuram. Over 1,700 needy persons received general medical check-up and eye tests. Medicines and over 1,000 spectacles were distributed on the occasion free of cost. It was a joint project of Ivory City, Rotary…















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