25 soldiers to act as front line conservationists in protecting the Tiger Reserve By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: “A soldier is the very basis, the silent and barely visible cornerstone, of our fame, culture, physical well-being and prosperity; in short, of the entire nation-building activity.” Selfless, versatile, resourceful and incredibly dedicated, the Indian Army is…
Illegal stone quarrying in Mandya: ZP Member fined Rs.11 crore
March 14, 2020Mandya: In a major crackdown on illegal stone quarrying, the Department of Mines and Geology has penalised a Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Member from K.R. Pet taluk in Mandya district a whopping sum of Rs.11,05,46,205, perhaps the heaviest fine imposed in recent years for mining violations. The ZP Member has also been served a notice on…
Dasara Ambari only during Navarathri, but this Ambaari all round the year
March 14, 2020KSTDC does a trial run of Double-Decker Bus in city; ‘Ambaari’ official launch after Corona scare subsides Mysore/Mysuru: Bright purple in colour, with the majestic ‘Ambari’ elephant drawn over the body, Yakshagana and other such folk art references to the State’s culture, stands tall, a Double-Decker Bus, ‘Ambaari.’ An initiative of Karnataka State Tourism Development…
Coronavirus pandemic: Trump declares National Emergency in the US
March 14, 2020Washington DC: US President Donald Trump announced that he is declaring the Coronavirus pandemic a National Emergency, as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to slow the spread of the outbreak. Trump made the announcement on Friday, freeing up 50 billion dollars in federal funds for the battle against Coronavirus pandemic…
From ideas to illustrations…
March 14, 2020Two-day Art Exhibition at CAVA Mysore/Mysuru: “If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him or her” and so were the students of CAVA (Chamarajendra Government College of Visual Arts), who were given a medium to express their creativity and…
My Clean City App’s new version launched
March 14, 2020MCC promises to resolve civic issues within six hours Mysore/Mysuru: A new and upgraded My Clean City App was launched yesterday and with the launch, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has promised that it will attend to issues within six hours if reported through the new app. The app has been introduced to ensure transparency…
Masks, sanitisers put under Essential Commodities Act
March 14, 2020New Delhi: The Centre has brought masks and hand sanitisers under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (EC Act) to make sure that these products, key for preventing the spread of Covid-19 infection, are available to people at the right price and in the right quality. The move comes as panic buying by people resulted in…
202 graduates receive degrees at JSS Medical College Convocation
March 14, 2020“Focus on serving rural folk” Mysore/Mysuru: In his graduation address to the 202 new MBBS graduates of JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Dr. H. Vinod Bhat, Vice-Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), said, “Focus on serving the rural people where there is more need for medical attention and limited resources available to you. This…
Travel operators appeal Tourism Minister to waive off Quarterly Tax for Tourist vehicles
March 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following a sharp fall in business due to Coronavirus scare, travel operators have appealed Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi to waive off quarterly tax for tourist vehicles. In a letter addressed to the Tourism Minister, Mysuru Travels Association said that there has been a drastic downfall in travel business due to COVID-19. Pointing out that…
COVID-19: Don’t panic but take precautions, say city docs
March 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With a growing number of cases of the novel coronavirus confirmed across the world, having a sore throat or some sniffles might feel like a cause for concern. But in most cases, there is no reason to worry, experts say. “If you are worried you might have the coronavirus, pick up the phone before…
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