Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, who is one among the most vocal BJP MPs from the State, has added one more feather to his cap, by topping the list of MPs in the utilisation of MPLAD Funds. The Government had released Rs. 5 crore each to Pratap Simha and Mandya independent MP Sumalatha under the…
Chamarajanagar, lone COVID-free district in State
May 26, 2020Chamarajanagar: Yesterday, Ramanagara District that was a Green Zone with no cases, reported the first COVID-19 positive case and with this, Chamarajanagar earned the distinction of becoming the only Corona-free District in Karnataka, despite contiguity with Tamil Nadu, the hotbed of positive cases. Chamarajanagar is counted among the State’s most backward districts and shares its…
Role of Yoga in enhancing immunity during tough COVID times
May 26, 2020JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research to offer Certificate Programmes, B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Yoga Mysore/Mysuru: Stress is a constant factor in today’s fast-paced life that can jeopardise our health if left unchecked. These are the times of the pandemic of Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 which has forced mankind to live in fear, anxiety…
D.K. Shivakumar to take charge as KPCC President on June 7
May 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Nearly three months after he was named as the new KPCC (Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee) President, Senior Congress leader and former Minister D.K. Shivakumar will assume office on June 7. Shivakumar, who is the sitting Congress MLA from Kanakapura, will take charge as the KPCC President at the Party Office here in the presence…
More forests mean less COVID-19 impact, claims MP Forest Dept.
May 26, 2020Is this the reason why Chamarajanagar is virus-free? Bhopal: People living in greener areas with better forest cover are less prone to infections including COVID-19, says a report released by Forest Department. The report is a study of COVID-19 affected areas in Madhya Pradesh (MP) and green cover in the area. Notably, Chamarajanagar District has…
Ready for a Grave New World?
May 26, 2020By T.J.S. George Virus cannot beat humour. A fun story circulating on the internet is titled “Class of 2025.” A delightfully strict school teacher calls out her class attendance … Quarantine Joshi, Lockdown Singh Rathore, Covid Awasthi, Corona Pal Singh, Social Distance Singh, Mask Mahto, Gloves Gaekwad, Wuhan Bhadoria. When Wuhan does not respond, she…
Kudos to Warriors of Womenfolk
May 26, 2020Sir, I would like to congratulate both Manasa Rao and Dr. Sagarika Nithyanand for their brilliant idea of helping the women in these tough times with Menstrual Hygiene Kits. I would also like to congratulate ‘SOM’ for publishing a full page article (The ‘Saviours’ of Womenfolk: Two young Mysureans distribute 14,000 Menstrual Hygiene Kits in…
Saleha Asma Shaheen
May 26, 2020Saleha Asma Shaheen (68), a retired Head Mistress (wife of late Altaf Ahmed Khan Ghori and daughter of late G. M. Khan Ghori), passed away due to a massive heart attack at Al Khober, Saudi Arabia, on May 25. A resident of Bengaluru, she leaves behind a daughter, a son and a host of relatives…
B.N. Ramanuja Iyengar
May 26, 2020B.N. Ramanuja Iyengar (87), a retired Railway employee, breathed his last at 7 am today (May 26) at his residence in Kuvempunagar, due to age-related problems. He leaves behind his wife, a son, a daughter and a host of family members, relatives and friends. He was actively involved in Ganabharathi as its Secretary for 25…
Namaz from home, virtual hugs mark Eid-ul-Fitr in city
May 25, 2020No mass prayer gatherings at Eidgah Maidan, no handshakes Mysore/Mysuru: Under the shadow of Coronavirus, Muslim community people are taking special precautions to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, the celebration today that breaks the month-long fast for Ramzan. This Eid there was no shaking of hands or no warm embracing for community members because of the stringent social…
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