Mysore/Mysuru: After three months of COVID-induced lockdown and a phased unlock process, the two Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in city have resumed Learner’s (LLR) and permanent Driving Licence (DL) tests. But as the RTO East and West have restricted the number of candidates taking the daily tests, there is a shortfall in revenue. Karnataka Regional…
City-educated IT executive arrested in US for Coronavirus relief fraud
July 26, 2020He studied Computer Science in University of Mysore Bengaluru: Mukund Mohan, who studied Computer Science in the University of Mysore and rose to be Director of Engineering at Microsoft in the US and who later turned into an entrepreneur and a start-up visionary, was arrested and charged by the US Attorney’s Office with fraudulently applying…
Mysureans prefer to stay indoors on fourth Sunday lockdown
July 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With Mysureans voluntarily observing a bandh to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the fourth Sunday lockdown in city was a complete success this morning as all commercial establishments, offices, business enterprises and other commercial activities were shut down for the day. The Government has declared total lockdown across the State on all Sundays…
Boti Bazar closed for fourth day as vendor dies of COVID
July 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Boti Bazar (mutton market) area on Aane Sarot Road in the heart of the city remained closed for the fourth day today as one of the vendors who had been tested positive for COVID-19 succumbed to infection yesterday. Health Department staff sprayed disinfectants in the area. According to reports, Boti Bazar will be opened…
Mysuru Citizens Forum distributes Grocery Kits to Journalists
July 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing its initiative of coming to the aid of people during troubled times, Mysuru Citizens Forum (MCF) distributed Grocery Kits to Journalists at a programme organised at Suttur Mutt at the foot of Chamundi Hill here on Saturday. Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, who graced the occasion, said that the Forum had…
Mysuru district reports 187 fresh COVID cases, total COVID deaths cross 100 on July 25
July 26, 2020Mandya sees 60 new cases, Kodagu reports nine fresh cases and Chamarajanagar district reports 22 new cases Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru district reported 187 fresh COVID-19 cases yesterday (July 25), bringing the total positive cases in the district to 2,637, according to the media bulletin received last evening. A total of 808 patients have been discharged so…
MLA Ramdas instils confidence among public in fight against COVID-19
July 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the District Administration taking all possible measures to prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19, KR MLA S.A. Ramdas, who heads the Task Force in his Constituency, has said that he has started instilling confidence among the members of the public in the fight against the pandemic. Stressing on the need for putting…
Vishwanath promises creation of ‘Devaraja Urs District’ in Hunsur
July 26, 2020Hunsur: Two days after he was nominated to the Legislative Council, senior BJP leader and former Minister A.H.Vishwanath visited Hunsur on Friday and garlanded the bust of former Chief Minister D.Devaraja Urs at the entrance of the town. Later addressing party workers at the BJP Office in the town, Vishwanath, who was earlier a Hunsur…
Columbia Asia Hospital doctors, staff donate blood to create awareness during COVID pandemic
July 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Kargil Vijay Diwas today and to meet the growing demand for blood components due to COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia Asia Hospital’s doctors and staff members volunteered and donated blood. The hospital took this initiative in order to spread awareness and urge everyone to play their role in saving lives during the pandemic….
Dr. Bhanuprakash Sharma appointed as Director of KSBDB
July 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Bhanuprakash Sharma has been appointed by the Government as Director of Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board (KSBDB) and an order has been issued by M.L. Varalakshmi, Under-Secretary to Muzrai Department. Accordingly, Dr. Bhanuprakash Sharma has been appointed as Director of KSBDB, which proposes to take up and implement schemes for the development of…
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