Month: December, 2019

Antibiotic Stewardship Programme for Practicing Community Pharmacists
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Antibiotic Stewardship Programme for Practicing Community Pharmacists

December 7, 2019

Mysuru: On the occasion of ‘Antibiotic Awareness Week’, the Department of Pharmacy Practice, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru in association with Karnataka State Pharmacy Council, conducted ‘Antibiotic Stewardship Programme for Practicing Community Pharmacists’ recently at JSS College of Pharmacy (JSSCP) in Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagar, Mysuru. The…

C. N. Sanjay Birth Anniversary Seminar at Dhvanyaloka
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C. N. Sanjay Birth Anniversary Seminar at Dhvanyaloka

December 7, 2019

Mysuru: The annual C.N. Sanjay Birth Anniversary Seminar held last month at Dhvanyaloka, Mysuru, was unique in the sense that it focused on three very important writers — Manoj Das, Ruskin Bond and Pico  Iyer who, though very distinguished, are unfortunately seldom taken up for discussion at any of the seminars organised across the country. …

Women’s group stage candlelight protest against atrocities
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Women’s group stage candlelight protest against atrocities

December 7, 2019

Mysuru: Alleging that  atrocities and crimes against women are on the rise in the country, members of Maanaviya Mahila Seva Trust staged a candlelight protest at Gandhi Square in the heart of the city yesterday. Claiming that Nirbhaya rape and murder case, the recent rape and murder of a veterinary doctor in Telangana, the Unnao…

Two vehicle-lifters arrested
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Two vehicle-lifters arrested

December 7, 2019

Mysuru: In a major catch, the Vijayanagar Police, who arrested two vehicle-lifters, have recovered five two-wheelers allegedly stolen by the duo. One of the arrested has been identified as Manoj of Belavadi here, while the other is a minor. Acting on a tip-off, the Police picked up the duo when they were attempting to sell…

Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0
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Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0

December 7, 2019

1,366 children, 392 pregnant women administered vaccine from Dec.2 to 4 in Mysuru Mysuru: Preventive vaccines have been administered to 1,366 children below two years and 392 pregnant women in the district in three days under the week-long Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0 programme, an immunisation drive, which was launched on Dec.2 in the district. The…

Youth dies of electric shock in city
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Youth dies of electric shock in city

December 7, 2019

Mysuru: In a tragic incident, a 31-year-old youth died of electric shock in city yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Naveen, a resident of Geetha Mandir Road, behind Gujari in Lashkar Mohalla. Naveen was repairing a UPS system in his house at about 7 pm on Friday, when he reportedly died of electric shock….

Leopard cub trapped near city
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Leopard cub trapped near city

December 7, 2019

Mysuru: Even as the Forest Department is making efforts to ensure that wild animals do not stray into human habitats, a Leopard cub was trapped at a poultry farm at Someshwarapura in the taluk on Friday. Soon as the cub was spotted by the villagers, the Forest Department officials rushed to the spot and trapped…

Killing of rapists: NHRC team arrives in Hyderabad
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Killing of rapists: NHRC team arrives in Hyderabad

December 7, 2019

Hyderabad: A team from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) landed at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here this morning. The seven-member team first visited the place at Chatanpally village near Shadnagar, where the four accused in the rape and murder case of the 26-year-old veterinarian Disha were killed in an encounter with Police early…

When Darkness Falls, Wonder Rises
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When Darkness Falls, Wonder Rises

December 7, 2019

By Dr. S. A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer Humans have always been fascinated by the effect of solar eclipse. Before they were predictable, such events caused excitement, bemusement or fear while they were in progress. As soon as they could be predicted, they have prompted even greater anticipation, provoked a visceral sense of wonder, discussion,…

When Gavel Breaks,  Gun Fires
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When Gavel Breaks, Gun Fires

December 7, 2019

Yesterday at an ungodly hour, four ungodly men were shot dead by the Telangana Police. All hailed it as justice served. A justice of biblical proportions in modern times, as the line from the Old Testament reads, “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.” So yes, ancient style of justice was delivered in modern times and…

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