Mysuru: The famed Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary near Srirangapatna, one of the oldest bird sanctuaries in India and an ideal breeding ground for migratory birds including endangered species, has been declared as Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ). The Union Government has issued a notification in this regard and has earmarked a total geographical area of 28.04 square…
Pelican death not due to bird flu, says report
December 9, 2017Mysuru: Results of the samples collected from dead pelicans at Kukkarahalli Lake and at Kokkare Bellur near Mandya have tested negative for avian influenza. The reports confirmed in their autopsy report that the dead birds were suffering from acute parasitic infection. The Southern Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory of the Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary…
Gujarat poll begins
December 9, 2017Ahmedabad: As Gujarat started voting in the first phase of elections today, a number of Electronic Voting Machines were reported to be malfunctioning in Surat, dominated by small traders and the Patidar community. Around 13.38 per cent voting took place in Kutch, Saurashtra and south Gujarat till 10 am, where a contest is on for…
KSOU: CM Siddharamaiah asks officers to seek legal opinion
December 9, 2017Bengaluru: In a bid to resolve the KSOU row, in which the fate of lakhs of students hangs in the balance, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah held a meeting with State Chief Secretary K. Ratna Prabha and other officials at his official residence ‘Cauvery’ here yesterday morning. During the meeting, Siddharamaiah directed the officials to seek legal…
MAA Utsav 2017: Scientific sessions held in city
December 9, 2017Mysuru: The Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) Alumni Association (MAA) as a part of its two-day MAA Utsav 2017 held scientific sessions at MMC and RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, here this morning. The organisers had invited doctors from various parts of the country and abroad to deliver talks on various medical topics. At…
Cotton and silk fabrics mela by Silk India to conclude tomorrow
December 9, 2017Mysuru: Weavers Handloom has organised ‘Silk India – 2017,’ an expo-cum-sales of cotton and silk fabrics at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city. The exhibition, which brings together rural weavers from different parts of the country, features a vast collection of handlooms, dress materials and sarees, which are on display and sale at…
Education in mother tongue provides more knowledge: CM Siddharamaiah
December 9, 2017Mysuru: “If education is received in mother tongue, more knowledge can be acquired to come up in life’ opined Chief Minister Siddharamaiah. He was speaking after performing ‘Guddali puja’ for the construction of College and hostel buildings of D. Sanjeevaiah Memorial Education Society at its premises in Vijayanagar 1st stage here yesterday. Siddharamaiah observed that…
City’s religious heads join hands for clean Mysuru top rank
December 9, 2017Mysuru: The religious heads of all communities came together on a single platform and promised to work hard to see that Mysuru regains the cleanest city tag in the country. It was a historic occasion to see the religious leaders who are the conscience of the society as they are involved in spiritual, health and…
Mysuru Chocolate !
December 9, 2017When it comes to food, our city has always been famous for Masala dosa and the ever popular Mysore Pak. Now an expat in city is making Mysuru famous for its chocolates! David Bello, who makes artisan chocolates from his unit in Mysuru, is now gaining international repute. Intrigued, I found his company ‘Earth Loaf…
Government ready to meet President over quota in promotions: CM Siddharamaiah
December 9, 2017Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has said that the State Government, if required, will take a delegation to the President on the Bill providing reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe Employees in promotions. Speaking to press persons after laying the foundation for college and ladies hostel buildings of D. Sanjeevaiah Memorial Education Institutions at Vijayanagar…
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