Mysore/Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar said that the University will appeal to the State Government to give permission for continuing the existing Distance Education courses run by it. Presiding over the University’s Academic Council meeting at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri yesterday, Prof. Hemantha Kumar said that the State Government has…
MP Sumalatha bats for resumption of crushing at MySugar under O&M system
June 19, 2020Mandya: Days after Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar suggested timely crushing of sugarcane at Mandya’s MySugar Mill under O&M (Operations and Maintenance) system in his Facebook Post, Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambarish too said that running the factory under O&M arrangement would be a viable option. Addressing a group of protestors (led by former MLA H.D. Chowdaiah)…
MLC polls: All seven candidates likely to be elected unopposed
June 19, 2020Bengaluru: All seven candidates from the three major parties (BJP, Congress and JD-S) are likely to be elected unopposed to the Legislative Council even as the deadline for filing of nomination papers ended yesterday. Polling is scheduled to take place on June 29 and it is highly unlikely that the voting may take place as…
Private Schools urge Minister to waive off taxes
June 19, 2020Bengaluru: In the wake of COVID-19 lockdown, Private Schools have urged the Government to waive off all taxes payable by them. Mysuru Region Private Educational Institutions President Sudhakar S. Shetty met Revenue Minister R. Ashok at Bengaluru recently and submitted a memorandum seeking waiver of power bills, property tax and road tax on School vehicles….
Helplines for students appearing for SSLC exams
June 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Public Instruction has established Helplines for students appearing for SSLC exams to provide information pertaining to the exams, transport facility and other information. Students are urged to contact the following Helpline numbers: Office of the Deputy Director, Department of Public Instruction, Mysuru: Contact Persons – Chethan Kumar and Aravind Babu –…
SWR completes maintenance works during COVID lockdown
June 19, 2020Three Level Crossing Gates were eliminated on Mysuru-Hassan section by constructing low height subways Mysore/Mysuru: The suspension of regular train services due to COVID-19 enabled the South Western Railway (SWR) to complete the safety and infrastructure works, besides taking up maintenance of tracks and other works across the zone. This includes monsoon preparedness in the…
HC verdict on ownership of lands at foot of Chamundi Hill today
June 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court will pronounce its verdict on the ownership of a few lands at the foot of Chamundi Hill under Kurubarahalli Survey Number 4, Alanahalli Survey Number 41 and Chowdalli Survey Number 39. The verdict will be out at 5 pm through video-conferencing. There are vast lands in the area where the…
Amendments to Land Reforms Act: Farmers to block Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway tomorrow
June 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Condemning the amendments made to Land Reforms Act and orders being made to implement by the State Government, the farmers will be staging a nationwide protest by blocking Highways on June 20, said Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha District President Vidyasagar T. Ramegowda in a press meet here recently. Stating that both the Central and…
Domestic workers seek relief package
June 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Gruha Karmikara Trade Union Sangha has urged the State Government to extend financial assistance to domestic helpers (maids/ servants) in view of Corona lockdown. Addressing a press conference at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city on Tuesday, Sangha Hon. President Shobha said: “Thousands of domestic helpers in the region including Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar are…
Postcard campaign against amendment to Land Reforms Act
June 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Rajya Hindulida Vargagala Jagruti Vedike, in association with Dalit Sangagala Okkoota, held a postcard campaign on Tuesday condemning the State Government’s move to amend Land Reforms Act. The activists, who gathered in front of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) premises, posted letters to Chief Minister expressing their opposition. They alleged that CM Yediyurappa is…
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