Month: August, 2020

Let civic sense prevail in COVID times
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Let civic sense prevail in COVID times

August 2, 2020

Sir, It pains me reading about extreme callous attitude of our brethren who ruthlessly dump garbage in public and private lands too, unmindful of the consequential hazard on the environment in the already rotten situation owing to the pandemic. It shows lack of basic civic sense on their part. A few pictures that recently appeared…

Amid COVID-19, rakhi sales see massive drop
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Amid COVID-19, rakhi sales see massive drop

August 2, 2020

Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, one of north India’s biggest festivals falls tomorrow (Aug. 3). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country, this festival which celebrates sibling bonds where many brothers and sisters won’t be meeting in large family parties or even small lunches and dinners will be a low-key affair this year….

Grandson checkmates Siddu
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Grandson checkmates Siddu

August 2, 2020

Former Chief Minister and current leader of the Opposition Siddharamaiah plays chess with his grandson Dhavan Rakesh Siddharamaiah (son of late Rakesh Siddharamaiah) at the former CM’s farmhouse at T. Katoor in Mysuru yesterday as granddaughter Tanmayi wears an amused look on her face. Dhavan is attached to his grandfather and does all his shopping.

Plea to barricade Lansdowne Building
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Plea to barricade Lansdowne Building

August 2, 2020

Zinc sheets that were placed around Lansdowne Building as barricades to prevent public from venturing near this dilapidated heritage structure have fallen down and has now become a place to answer nature’s call and dump garbage. With the sheet barricades fallen and public venturing close to the structure, public are risking their lives and also…

Pathetic condition of the road in Rajendranagar
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Pathetic condition of the road in Rajendranagar

August 2, 2020

This road at Rajendranagar in Kesare 1st Stage is in a pathetic condition and needs immediate attention. The road is filled with numerous potholes which is not visible during rains as rain water gets filled inside these potholes and two-wheeler riders unable to make out the potholes ride into these potholes and fall down injuring…

Bhagyamma
Obituary

Bhagyamma

August 2, 2020

Bhagyamma (55), wife of former MUDA member Shivamallu and a resident of Sunnadakeri, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her husband, one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning, according to family sources.

In Briefs

Mysuru Zoo open on Sundays

August 2, 2020

As per Government order Mysuru Zoo was kept closed for visitors every Sundays instead of Tuesdays from July 5 to July 26 due COVID-19 lockdown. Now as per unlock guidelines of Government it is informed to public and Zoo visitors that, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysuru and Karanji Lake Nature Park will be available for…

In Briefs

Ph.D Awardee

August 2, 2020

The Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has awarded Ph.D in Political Science to M.N. Shivanna for his thesis ‘Graminabhivrudhi Yojanegala Anushtanadalli Grama Panchayithigala Patra: Chinakurali Grama Panchayathi Kuritha Vishesha Adhayana’ submitted under the guidance of Prof. T. D. Devegowda.

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