Mandya: Bilgi BJP MLA and Chairman of Nirani Sugars Group Murugesh Nirani, who has taken over Pandavapura Sahakara Sakkare Karkhane (PSSK) on a 40-year lease, said that the Boiler inauguration and ‘Bhoomi Puja’ for enhancement of crushing capacity at the Sugar Factory will take place on Aug.11, marking Krishna Janmashtami. Addressing a press meet here…
COVID-19: Not many takers for relief centres in Kodagu
August 9, 2020Flood victims move to relatives’ houses; only those desperate prefer Government shelters Kushalnagar: There are not many takers for the Government-established relief centres in flood and landslide-hit Kodagu due to COVID-19 pandemic and many of the affected persons are either moving to their relatives’ houses or have taken up houses on rent in safer places…
Reopening Bharachukki Waterfalls to tourists
August 9, 2020DC Dr. M.R. Ravi inspects tourist spot Chamarajanagar: The District Administration is planning to reopen the splendid Bharachukki Waterfalls which is in full glory for tourists following heavy rains and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. M.R. Ravi along with officials inspected the place yesterday. Bharachukki is one of the main tourist spots in the district, which…
Death of Zoo Mahout: Family paid Rs. 10 lakh compensation
August 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A compensation cheque of Rs. 10 lakh by the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) was handed over to the family of deceased mahout Harish yesterday. The compensation cheque was handed over by Mysuru Zoo Executive Director Ajith M. Kulkarni. This is for the first time in the history of Mysuru Zoo that an elephant…
D.K. Shivakumar calls for permanent solution to Kodagu disaster
August 9, 2020Kushalnagar: KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to all political parties to forgo their differences and come together to find a solution to the recurring flood situation in Kodagu district. Speaking to media yesterday in Madikeri, Congress leader said, “Kodagu is known for its brave soldiers. River Cauvery is the lifeline of crores of people…
Toll collection resumes on Mysuru Highways
August 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The toll collection on Mysuru-Nanjangud and Mysuru-Kollegal Highways that was temporarily suspended after a few Toll Plaza staff from Bengaluru tested positive for COVID-19 a couple of weeks ago, has now resumed. The toll collection at Mysuru-Nanjangud Road Toll Plaza set up near K.N. Hundi Village and at Mysuru-T. Narasipur-Kollegal Road Toll Plaza set…
Successor anointed at M.M. Hills Salur Mutt
August 9, 2020Hanur: Thirty-year-old M. Nagendra, who was named as the successor to the Peetha of Salur Mutt at M.M. Hills in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district, was anointed as the pontiff of the Mutt in the auspicious Brahmi Muhurtha amid all rituals at the Mutt premises on Saturday morning. Soon after he was given Deeksha by…
CSEET on Aug.29 through Remote Proctored Mode
August 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Taking cognisance of COVID-19 pandemic, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) will conduct the first CSEET (Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test) on Aug. 29 through Remote Proctored Mode. All eligible candidates will be allowed to appear for the test through laptop / desktop from home / any such other convenient place. However,…
Farmers protest Land Reforms, APMC Acts
August 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Opposing the amendments to the Land Reforms and APMC Acts, members of various farmers’ organisations staged protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust near the City Court Complex here yesterday. Strongly condemning the amendments to Karnataka Land Reforms Act and APMC Acts, the protesters shouted slogans and waved placards displaying ‘Nammura Bhumi Namagirali, Anyarigalla’…
Bettadatunga farmers hold stir against Land Reforms
August 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Various farmers’ organisations staged protest against amendment to Karnataka Land Reforms Act at Bettadatunga village of Piriyapatna taluk yesterday. Members of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene, villagers and various Dalit leaders present at the Bettadatunga village, which is the birthplace of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs, shouted slogans and installed the…
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