New Delhi: Veteran Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has been sent to judicial custody till Sept. 19. What it means is that one of the most powerful persons during the 10-year UPA rule will spend 14 days at India’s most notorious jail. According to the jail authorities, the former Finance Minister will…
Dasara: District Minister holds meeting with Congress, JD(S) leaders
September 7, 2019Mysuru: In a bid to make Dasara more inclusive with the participation of Opposition leaders, District Minister V. Somanna held a meeting with Congress and JD(S) leaders at Jaladarshini Guest House here yesterday. Speaking at the meeting, Somanna said that he is heading Dasara preparations for the first time as District in-Charge Minister and appealed…
MLA’s car involved in yet another accident
September 7, 2019Motorist injured; out of danger Mandya: A 50-year-old man was injured after BJP MLA S.A. Ramdas’ car hit his motorcycle near Kirangadooru Gate located on the outskirts of the Sugar Town on Benglauru-Mysuru Highway yesterday. The injured has been identified as Shivanna, a resident of Bilgooli village. Soon after the incident, Ramdas shifted the injured…
Dasara Flower Show contract goes for a record Rs.1.13 crore
September 7, 2019Mysuru: This year’s Dasara Flower Show saw a record breaking tender contract with Alif Traders of the City bagging it after bidding at a whopping Rs.1.13 crore. The Dasara Flower Show which begins on Sept.29 will go on for 15 days. Horticulture Department had called for tenders and there was stiff fight among the traders…
MCC distributes ID cards to street vendors
September 7, 2019Mysuru: Implementing the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM), Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) had organised a workshop for street vendors at Vidyashankara Kalyana Mantapa near Gun House here recently to apprise them of municipal rules. An awareness on cleanliness, hygiene and food safety was also created among the street vendors. Identity Cards…
‘Balanced diet must for good health’
September 7, 2019Nutritionist Dr. Asna Urooz at Nutrition Mission Day Mysuru: “The economic status is very important as it reflects the health and social status of a family. Hence, based on one’s economic status, one should strike to have a balanced diet to keep oneself healthy and happy,” said Dr. Asna Urooz, Professor and Chairperson of Department…
‘K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi Hakki-Pukka’: Special lectures, book release and documentary screening
September 7, 2019Mysuru: Marking the 26th anniversary of Abhiruchi Prakashana, a programme titled ‘K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi Hakki-Pukka’ has been organised in city on Sept.8 and 9, under the joint aegis of Abhiruchi Prakashana, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS), Hasiru Sene, Niranthara, Swaraj Abhiyana and Manava Mantapa, Mysuru. Disclosing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here…
Spiritual education is as vital as curriculum: UoM VC
September 7, 2019Mysuru: The question that a student confronts is what to do after completion of studies. This is because not only does he not have an aim but also lacks a spiritual background and it is our duty to encourage and show them the way by imparting spiritual education, said University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. G….
Leg-spin wizard Abdul Qadir passes away
September 7, 2019Lahore: Former Pakistan spinner Abdul Qadir, credited for reviving the art of leg-spin in 1970s and 80s, died of a heart attack in his hometown Lahore, yesterday. Qadir, who would have turned 64 on Sept.15, was one of favourites of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan, now Pakistan’s Prime Minister. Qadir made his Test debut against…
‘Great contributions from Swami Vivekananada’s Western disciples’
September 7, 2019Mysuru: Along with Swami Vivekananda, his disciples from the West have also contributed greatly to the Indian society, said Sanskrit Scholar Dr. H.V. Nagaraj Rao. He was delivering the valedictory address at the two-day national seminar on “The Contributions of the Eastern and Western Disciples of Swami Vivekananda to Indian Society,” organised by the Department…















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