Month: August, 2020

Sridhar
Obituary

Sridhar

August 31, 2020

Sridhar (52), a businessman and a resident of Bazaar Street passed away yesterday at a private hospital in Mysuru, following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed in Mysuru yesterday, according to family sources.

H.P. Nataraju
Obituary

H.P. Nataraju

August 31, 2020

H.P. Nataraju (59), a BJP leader at Madapura village in the taluk passed away on Saturday night at a private hospital in Mysuru following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at his farm in Madapura on Sunday afternoon, according to family…

Rajashekar Murthy
Obituary

Rajashekar Murthy

August 31, 2020

Rajashekar Murthy (67), a resident of Kesare, passed away this morning in city. He had served as a lorry driver at CESC, Nanjangud Division. He leaves behind his wife Latha, three daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed this noon at Veeranagere burial grounds.

In Briefs

Sargur Town Panchayat polls

August 31, 2020

The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for preparing the voters’ list for Sargur Town Panchayat polls. Accordingly, the draft voters’ list has been published on Aug. 27, for which objections can be filed till Aug. 31. All the objections are required to be addressed by Sept. 4, following which the final voters’ list…

In Briefs

Elementary Education

August 31, 2020

The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Mysuru, has invited applications from eligible students for admission to Diploma in Elementary Education Course. General category candidates who have passed PUC with a minimum of 50 percent marks and SC/ST candidates with 45 percent are eligible to apply. For details, contact Mob: 89712-65899.

In Briefs

Diploma in Handloom and Textiles

August 31, 2020

The Department of Handloom and Textiles has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to Diploma Course in Handloom and Textiles. The course, having 42 seats, is open for male and female candidates. While 22 seats are available at Karnataka Handloom Technology Institute, Gadag-Betageri, 15 seats are available at Indian Handloom Technology Institute, Salem (TN),…

Lansdowne Building fenced with iron mesh
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Lansdowne Building fenced with iron mesh

August 30, 2020

700-metre barrier to ban public entry; MCC puts brakes on illegal activities Mysore/Mysuru: No more illegal activities inside the dilapidated Lansdowne Building in the heart of the city as the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has banned public entry by fencing the building from the front and sides that were also being used as a garbage…

DPR to repair Dodda Gadiyara to be ready in 3-4 months
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DPR to repair Dodda Gadiyara to be ready in 3-4 months

August 30, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to list out what needs to be done to conserve the historic Silver Jubilee Clock Tower, popularly known as Dodda Gadiyara among the citizens, in the wake of structural damages due to vagaries of weather and lack of maintenance. This imposing structure…

Horologist’s plea to save city’s jewel Silver Jubilee Clock Tower
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Horologist’s plea to save city’s jewel Silver Jubilee Clock Tower

August 30, 2020

Two months ago, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) began the process to conserve and repair Dodda Gadiyara (Silver Jubilee Clock Tower) opposite Rangacharlu Memorial Town Hall. Following reports of cracks surfacing at the top portion of the Tower near the bell area, members of the District Heritage Committee and some officials of MCC collected samples…

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