Mysuru: The sinking scenario in the country is that not only new jobs are created but in the IT industry techies are being mercilessly sacked. In the light of this another shocking incident in our city, where the Wipro Lighting Unit has pulled down shutters rendering the employees jobless is indeed a sad occasion. The…
Thought for food
July 12, 2017Noted oil chemist, food scientist, nutritionist and food historian, all rolled into one, Dr. K.T. Achaya (1923-2002) in his well-researched work titled Indian Food: A Historical Companion (Oxford University Press 1994), expedited during his brief association with Mysuru-based Central Food Technological Research Institute (considered as the golden years of the national laboratory), has authoritatively observed…
MP Pratap Simha inaugurates drinking water RO unit at Metagalli
July 12, 2017Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha yesterday inaugurated the drinking water RO unit provided by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) at the slums in Metagalli here. The unit has been built at a cost of Rs.10 lakh. This is the second unit the IOC is providing under its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) in city. Lauding the gesture…
Blocked drain in Old Bandikeri needs to be cleared
July 12, 2017A drainage which passes through Hamali Colony in Bandipalya is causing a lot of inconvenience to the residents as foul smell is emanating from the drain and also the drain has to be cleaned as it is partially blocked by stones. Authorities concerned are urged to get the drain cleaned soon.
LPG distributor appeals for availing benefits of ‘Ujjwala’ scheme
July 12, 2017Mysuru: H.P. Gas Distributors Mysuru Zone Convenor Mehul J. Patel has appealed the public to avail the benefits of the Union Government’s ‘Ujjwala’ free LPG connection scheme. Addressing a press meet here recently, Mehul Patel said that the Union Government’s ambitious ‘Ujjwala’ scheme was launched in the district last month. A total of 2,89,575 beneficiaries…
Digital Life Certificate: Pensioners’ ordeal to get re-scanned
July 12, 2017Sir, Consequent upon the decision of the Central authorities of the Provident Fund Organisation, under the Ministry of Labour, to adopt Digital Life Certificate of all pensioners in place of the earlier paper-based Certificate which was being submitted after 15th of November every year (through the respective Banks where the pensioner had his/her account), all…
Moonlight Music at Suttur Mutt
July 12, 2017Violinist Vid. H.K. Venkatram, flautist Vid. G. Ravikiran and veena artiste Vid. Ashwin Anand are seen performing at Suttur Mutt during the 189th moonlight music programme at Suttur Mutt here recently. They are accompanied by Vid. K.U. Jayachanda Rao (mridanga) and Vid. S. Manjunath (ghata).
Plea to clear drain waste on K.T. Street
July 12, 2017The garbage which was cleared from a drain on K.T. Street is dumped on the road and is left uncleared since many days resulting in mosquito menace. Authorities are urged to get the waste cleared at the earliest.
API felicitates Dr. Ghouse Shariff
July 12, 2017Association of Physicians of India (API), Mysore chapter, felicitated Dr. Mohammed Ghouse Shariff, past Chairman, retired Professor and HoD of Medicine, MMC&RI, recently during its annual general body meeting. He is seen with (from left) Dr. H.G. Ashok, Dr. B.V. Rajgopal, Dr. Bhanu Kumar, Dr. M. Suresh Babu and Dr. S.S. Ramesh.
Horticulture trainers to protest tomorrow
July 12, 2017Mysuru: The State Federation of Horticulture Trainers will protest tomorrow in front of Curzon Park demanding the State to appoint Horticulture teachers, gardners and Horticulture assistants for school and residential schools in the State. The protesters will take out a rally from Curzon Park to Deputy Commissioner’s Office.
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