Mysore/Mysuru: Coronavirus has hit the University of Mysore (UoM) headquarters too, as an employee working at Crawford Hall tested COVID-19 positive on Saturday. Soon after the employee was found positive, the University authorities sanitised and disinfected the entire premises and Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar ordered for working at 50 percent strength. Speaking to Star…
House built on Raja Kaluve in Metagalli demolished
July 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following several complaints from the public about encroachments on Raja Kaluve, which was causing problems to the smooth flow of rainwater resulting in flooding during rains, Mysuru Taluk Tahsildar P.S. Rakshit, with the help of Metagalli Police cleared the encroachments this morning. Armed with an earth moving machine, the Tahsildar got the building that…
Sets World Record for ‘Most miniature paintings on a small paper card’
July 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Ganesh Kelagina Beedu Shenoy, a native of Mangaluru, who is married to Arti Shenoy of Saraswathipuram in Mysuru, has set a World Record for his new artwork ‘Most miniature paintings on a small paper card’ through World Record Certification Limited, UK. He painted 1,156 miniature paintings on a small paper card measuring 17 cm…
Corporator distributes grocery kits, vegetables at sealed-down areas
July 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As the 5th Main Road in T.K. Layout, coming under MCC Ward No. 43 is sealed, Ward Corporator J. Gopi, in a bid to help the poor and the needy, distributed grocery kits and vegetables to them yesterday. As the number of COVID-19 positive cases are increasing day-by-day, many roads in localities across the…
Financial aid for weavers
July 7, 2020Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa yesterday launched Nekar Samman Yojane and transferred Rs. 2,000 financial assistance to the bank accounts of 19,744 weavers in the first phase. The ambitious mega scheme launched by Chief Minister yesterday at a function held at his home office ‘Krishna’ in Bengaluru comes as a huge blessing for weaver’s community…
Biscuit agency Manager commits suicide
July 7, 2020Nanjangud: A person, working as a Manager at a biscuit agency, committed suicide by hanging self at the agency office on Broadway Road here yesterday. The deceased is Sudheendrachar (62), a resident of 17th Cross in Nanjangud town. He leaves behind his wife Sudha and son Prabhuranjan. Sudheendrachar, who came to the agency office yesterday…
ASHA workers to stage indefinite stir from July 10
July 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of their various demands, which chiefly included monthly wages of Rs.12,000, ASHA workers, who are at the frontline in the battle against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, will stage an indefinite stir from July 10. In a press statement, Manjula, District Secretary of AIUTUC affiliated Karnataka Rajya Samyukta ASHA Karyakarteyara Sangha, said that…
Rotary Midtown Installation Ceremony tomorrow
July 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Rotary Mysore Midtown will be holding the Installation Ceremony of new office-bearers for the year 2020-21 at Hotel Pai Vista on B.N. Road on July 8 at 12 noon. Rtn. Dr. R.S. Nagarjuna, PDG, RI Dist. 3181, will be the Installing Officer. Addanda C. Cariappa, Director, Rangayana, will be the chief guest. Rtn. Rohith…
Cardiologist Dr. C.N. Manjunath: A visionary and a role-model of an Indian — 2
July 7, 2020[Continued from yesterday] There is a difference between sight and vision. Sight is just the capacity to see the world around us. But vision is looking beyond the immediate. Be a visionary so that we can serve the society or our future generation. British have ruled our country for over 150 years and have now…
Studies medicine in US but dies in India after treatment is denied
July 7, 2020The tragic-cum-inspiring story of First Lady Doctor of India Dr. Aanandi Gopal Joshi By Dr. Manik A.V. Bengeri We celebrated National Doctor’s Day on July 1 and acknowledged their service, especially in the times of COVID-19 that has shaken the entire world. Today we are not surprised to see woman doctors. However, if we go…
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