PM Modi dedicates decision to abrogate Article 370 in J&K to Sardar Patel Mysuru: As part of the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel that is also promoted as ‘National Unity Day’, a ‘Run for Unity’ — a marathon dedicated to Sardar Patel — was organised across the Nation this morning. It encourages India…
Vallabhbhai’s dream is now fulfilled: PM Modi
October 31, 2019Kevadiya: Paying rich tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the ‘Statue of Unity’ in Kevadiya, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today, I dedicate the decision to abrogate Article 370 taken on Aug. 5, 2019 to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. We’re fortunate that we could fulfil Sardar Patel’s incomplete dream. Chanakya also must be given the…
Venkaiah Naidu in city on Nov. 2
October 31, 2019To deliver 10th convocation address at JSS AHER Mysuru: Vice- President M. Venkaiah Naidu will deliver the convocation address at the decennary convocation of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER) on Nov. 2, said JSS AHER Vice-Chancellor Dr. H. Basavanagowdappa. Addressing press persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in city this morning, he said…
Government may drop Tipu from text books: CM
October 31, 2019Bengaluru: Eighteenth Century ruler Tipu Sultan may soon be obliterated from school history textbooks if Karnataka’s BJP Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has his way. The CM has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led State Government will remove any mention of the controversial ruler from all text books as well as cancel celebrations of his birth…
Four from Mysuru among 64 achievers to receive Rajyotsava Award tomorrow
October 31, 2019Bengaluru: Government of Karnataka will honour 64 achievers with the prestigious Rajyotsava Award tomorrow (Nov.1) on the occasion of 64th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations. This is the second highest civilian award in Karnataka after ‘Karnataka Ratna.’ The award, carrying a cash prize of Rs. One Lakh and a 20 gm Gold Medal, will be presented by…
MP regrets slow progress of crop loan scheme
October 31, 2019Mysuru: Regretting the slow progress of crop loan scheme in Mysuru district, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha asked banks to have Melas in all Panchayats. He was speaking at the tri-monthly progress review meeting on various Central Government programmes under the Lead Bank Schemes at the ZP Auditorium here yesterday. Maintaining that banks in the district…
Subramanian Swamy backs demand for Autonomous Development Council for Kodagu
October 31, 2019CNC to hold demonstration in New Delhi on Nov.1 Mysuru: The Kodavas’ long-standing demand for an Autonomous Development Council for Kodagu received a boost with Rajya Sabha Member Subramanian Swamy backing the move. Swamy has written to Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa seeking implementation of the demand. The letter comes in the wake of the Codava…
Shameful example of how we handle Heritage
October 31, 2019A contrast of Vasanth Mahal and Karanji Mansion… As I was on my morning walk yesterday at Nazarbad Police Station Circle, the Karanji Vilas Palace (also called Karanji Mansion) that houses the Postal Training Centre of the Union Government attracted my attention. The heritage building seems to be maintained well as the structure has retained…
SWR Mysuru extends Ashokapuram-Hubballi Vishwamanava Express upto Belagavi
October 31, 2019Mysuru: As per the direction of Suresh C. Angadi, Minister of State for Railways (MoSR) to improve connectivity between two cities of Karnataka, South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has decided to extend Train No. 17326/17325 Ashokapuram – Hubballi – Ashokapuram Vishwamanava Express up to Belagavi. Suresh Angadi and Laxman S. Savadi, Deputy Chief Minister…
Maramkal appointed as CM’s Political Adviser
October 31, 2019Bengaluru: Mysuru-based senior journalist M.B. Maramkal was yesterday appointed Political Adviser to Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. R.S. Shivakumar, Under-Secretary, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Protocol), issued the notification. The post corresponds to the rank of a Cabinet Minister. Maramkal, who resides at Bogadi in Mysuru, had retired as the Assistant Editor of The Times…
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