Month: July, 2020

Dusk to dawn curfew receives good response
COVID-19, News

Dusk to dawn curfew receives good response

July 4, 2020

In a hurry to reach home by 6 pm, vehicles pile up on city roads Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city responded well for the first day of the dusk to dawn curfew (from 6 pm to 5 am) that began last evening. While shops and business establishments sent their staff home at 5 pm, dine-in hotels wound…

Government quarters near Jaladarshini reeks of stench
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Government quarters near Jaladarshini reeks of stench

July 4, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The Government residential quarters adjacent to Jaladarshini Guest House on Hunsur Road has become home to parthenium, weeds, heaps of garbage, reptiles and stench, thanks largely due to poor maintenance and lack of regular cleaning. Employees of Kannada and Culture Department, theatre repertory Rangayana and other Government Departments reside in these quarters which was…

‘In spite of safety measures, no passengers take autos’
COVID-19, News

‘In spite of safety measures, no passengers take autos’

July 4, 2020

Rues auto driver Shekhar who has driver-passenger separation screen, handwash and hand-sanitiser in his auto Mysore/Mysuru: Even weeks after auto-rickshaws were allowed to ply on the roads, most of the auto-rickshaw drivers are complaining that there are no takers for the ride at all. Lack of work has worried Shekhar, an auto-rickshaw driver from Agrahara,…

No Primary Health Centre in Srirampura
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No Primary Health Centre in Srirampura

July 4, 2020

Residents forced to run to Hospitals elsewhere Mysore/Mysuru: With no Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Srirampura, residents of the locality are forced to rush to other Hospitals elsewhere whenever any medical emergencies arise. Srirampura, located on Mysuru-Manandavadi road, is a densely populated area of the city, having a population of 40,000. But the locality is…

COVID-19: JEE, NEET exams postponed
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COVID-19: JEE, NEET exams postponed

July 4, 2020

New Delhi: The JEE and NEET examinations for admission to undergraduate engineering and medical courses respectively have been postponed to September due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exams had been scheduled for the second half of July. “Keeping in mind the safety of students and to ensure quality education we have decided to postpone JEE…

R. Shivakumar takes charge as Additional SP
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R. Shivakumar takes charge as Additional SP

July 4, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Police Officer R. Shivakumar took charge as the new Additional Superintendent of Police of Mysuru here on Thursday. Shivakumar, who was serving as Additional SP at Dharwad,was recently transferred to Mysuru. He replaces P.V. Sneha, who has been transferred without a posting. Speaking after assuming  charge, Shivakumar said that his first task is…

MLC welcomes revision of Exam Invigilation and Evaluation work allowance for teachers
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MLC welcomes revision of Exam Invigilation and Evaluation work allowance for teachers

July 4, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: JD(S) MLC Marithibbegowda has welcomed the Government’s decision to revise the allowances being paid for teachers in respect of  SSLC exam invigilation and evaluation work. In a letter addressed to Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Sureshkumar, Marithibbegowda, who represents the South Teachers Constituency in the  Legislative Council, said that he welcomes the Government…

More number of Food Parks will be set up in State: Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil
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More number of Food Parks will be set up in State: Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil

July 4, 2020

Bengaluru: Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil informed yesterday that State Government is committed to develop more number of Food Parks and provide all necessary infrastructure for them in the State. After formally taking charge as the President of Food Karnataka Limited at a function organised in Vikasa Soudha yesterday, Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil conducted progress review…

Former Mayor appeals for quick clearance of files at Government  offices
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Former Mayor appeals for quick clearance of files at Government offices

July 4, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Welcoming the Deputy Commissioner’s  appeal in the wake of COVID-19, asking the public to visit Government offices only in case of absolute need, former Mayor Sandesh Swamy, at the same time, has appealed the District Administration to expedite disposal of files. In a press release, Sandesh Swamy, expressing concern over Corona Warriors contracting the…

COVID-19: MUDA sets up Help Desk at main gate
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COVID-19: MUDA sets up Help Desk at main gate

July 4, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: With the number of COVID-19 positive cases rising by the day in the district, MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) has set up a help desk at its main gate in order to regulate entry of public to the office, with effect from today. MUDA Commissioner D.B. Natesh told Star of Mysore that the MUDA…

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