Month: May, 2020

Choultries refuse to refund advance money
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Choultries refuse to refund advance money

May 20, 2020

Aggrieved parties can approach Consumer Courts, say Consumer Rights activists Mysore/Mysuru: The Government had banned weddings during the lockdown and now even during the relaxation period, it has imposed many restrictions to make the ceremonies short and simple. But what happens to the advance money paid to Choultries or marriage halls in case the weddings…

‘Waive taxes this year and reduce next year’
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‘Waive taxes this year and reduce next year’

May 20, 2020

Kalyana Mantapa Owners Association submits memorandum to MCC Commissioner Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Kalyana Mantapa Owners Association has urged the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to waive property tax and trade licence fee to all Choultries as there is a severe business loss due to global pandemic of COVID-19. In a memorandum submitted to MCC Commissioner Gurudatta…

From now on, call MCC Control Room for COVID-19 related issues
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From now on, call MCC Control Room for COVID-19 related issues

May 20, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: With the city returning to near normal, the MCC has asked people to call the MCC Control Room from now on for COVID-19 related issues, instead of calling ‘Asare’ Helpline which it had set up following the enforcement of COVID-19 lockdown in March in order to deliver ration and grocery kits to the poor…

Pet Talk
Columns, Pet Talk

Pet Talk

May 20, 2020

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka talks about the minimum duration a kitten has to stay with its mother and what happens if separated too soon. By Maneka Gandhi How long should a kitten stay with its mother? Mother cats will typically start to wean their kittens off their milk at one month of age….

Indeed, a laudable gesture by Yuva Brigade team
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Indeed, a laudable gesture by Yuva Brigade team

May 20, 2020

Sir, Through this column, I extend my appreciation to the local Yuva Brigade team for their silent social service in the temple town.   Recently I read a news report that a big banyan tree uprooted on the Nanjangud-Chamarajanagar Road while widening the stretch was moved safely and replanted by the team on Kapila River bank…

S.K. Ramachandra
Obituary

S.K. Ramachandra

May 20, 2020

S.K. Ramachandra (62), a retired employee of the Siriculture Department, passed away yesterday in Mandya city. He leaves behind his wife Pushpalatha, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Shettihalli village in Channapatna taluk today, according to family sources.

H.V. Purushotham
Obituary

H.V. Purushotham

May 20, 2020

H.V. Purushotham (64), retired Station Master and a resident of Ittigegud, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, daughter-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this evening, according to family sources.

Section 144 clamped in Mysuru city limits till May 31
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Section 144 clamped in Mysuru city limits till May 31

May 19, 2020

Assembly of more than 5 persons in one place banned Only medical shops, hospitals to open on Sundays Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta has imposed Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code and with the powers vested with him under Karnataka Police Act Column 31 preventing the assembly of more than five persons in…

Southern Star Hotel shuts operations in Mysuru city
COVID-19, News

Southern Star Hotel shuts operations in Mysuru city

May 19, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru’s iconic Hotel Southern Star on Vinobha Road has shut its operations from today due to COVID-19 global pandemic. In a signed notice sent to staff dated May 19 (today), the Hotel General Manager has stated that due to Coronavirus epidemic and the lockdown, business has come to a standstill and as such the…

No pass needed from today for inter-district travel: SP
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No pass needed from today for inter-district travel: SP

May 19, 2020

Anechowkur Gate in Kodagu opens for private vehicles Mysore/Mysuru: Inter-district travel from 7 am to 7 pm will not require pass from May 19 (today) except for Containment Zones. Travellers will only have to produce their identity cards at check-posts, Mysuru Superintendent of Police (SP) C.B. Ryshyanth confirmed. As per the Government’s latest order, the…

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