More than 150 environment activists under the banner of ‘Kukkarahalli Kere Ulisi Samithi’ staged a silent protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office this morning against the desilting and de-weeding works of the iconic Kukkarahalli Lake by the District Administration and the University of Mysore. The protest was staged from 10.30 am to 1.30…
“Develop Kukkarahalli Lake into a tourist destination and save it”
February 28, 2017If lake dries up, will the birds come? About 200 people, belonging to NGOs numbering about six, staged a dharna in front of the DC’s office this morning protesting against the developmental works being undertaken by University of Mysore and District Administration at a cost of Rs. 3 crore at Kukkarahalli Lake. According to these…
Bank strike cripples services across city
February 28, 2017The nation-wide strike called by Federal of Bank of India Officer’s Associations (FBIOA) and United Forum of Bank Unions crippled services at all nationalised banks in Mysuru this morning causing much inconvenience to the public. The protest was called against Narendra Modi-led government’s monetary policy and reforms in the banking industry and labour laws. Participating…
After a day’s lazing or hard work, let us relax !
February 28, 2017Here with a Loaf of Bread beneath the Bough, A Flask of Wine, a Book of Verse — and Thou Beside me singing in the Wilderness — And Wilderness is Paradise enow. * * * * * Ah, my Beloved, fill the cup that clears TO-DAY of past Regrets and future Fears — To-morrow ?…
Universities should impart human values among students: Minister
February 28, 2017Food and Civil Supplies Minister U.T. Khader has said that Universities should impart human values in students. He was speaking at ‘Kuvempu Jayantotsava’ programme organised by Vishwamanava Mysuru Vishwavidyanilaya Naukarana Vedike at Maharaja College Centenary Hall here yesterday. Pointing out that humanity is very much important in one’s life, Khader opined that one should always…
MP Pratap Simha’s tweet draws flak from ‘liberals’
February 28, 2017The slugfest over last week’s violence at Delhi University’s (DU) Ramjas College snowballed into another nationalist-versus-liberal confrontation, with Kargil martyr’s daughter and DU student Gurmehar Kaur coming under fierce attack from the nationalists yesterday for her social media post condemning the ABVP and an earlier post in which she said ‘war, not Pakistan,’ had killed…
KRS REALITY CHECK – 1: A New Look DAM
February 28, 2017By S.T. Ravikumar Taking advantage of the rapidly depleting water level at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, the State Government has launched a series of works to repair and rejuvenate the structure. Works are on to strengthen the walls, plugging leaks and cementing cracks. The works are being taken up by the Water Resources…
KRS water level rises by 2 feet
February 28, 2017With the release of water from Hemavathi and Harangi reservoirs, the water level in KRS has risen by 2 feet. The water level in KRS dam which stood at 78.60 ft (maximum level 124.80 ft) on Saturday, touched 80.30 ft on Monday. The water level is expected to rise by one-and-half feet by today, as…
Natl. Vendor Development programme and MSME Expo on Mar. 4 and 5
February 28, 2017MSME-DI, Government of India, Bangalore, Department of Industries & Commerce, District Industries Centre (DIC) Mysore, Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA), Bangalore, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mysuru, Mysore Industries Association and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Council are jointly organising National Vendor Development programme and Mysore MSME Expo-2017 on Mar. 4 and 5 from…
R.T. Nagar land dispute will be resolved through talks: MUDA Chairman
February 28, 2017MUDA Chairman D. Dhruvakumar has said that the long standing land dispute at R.T. Nagar will be resolved through talks. Presiding over a MUDA meeting at MUDA Hall here yesterday, Dhruvakumar said, several farmers have come forward to resolve the dispute through talks and as such MUDA will make efforts to vacate the Court stay…
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