Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the Congress of treating OBCs (Other Backward Class) as mere vote bank and doing very little for their upliftment, State BJP Chief Nalin Kumar Kateel asserted that the BJP is the only party that can render justice to backward communities. He was speaking after inaugurating the day-long State Executive Committee meeting of Karnataka…
Media can influence community behaviour towards wildlife
December 16, 2020State-level media workshop on wildlife conservation held at BRT Sanctuary Chamarajanagar: The Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, commonly called BRT Sanctuary, is located at the confluence of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats and the sanctuary is home to eco-systems that are unique to both the mountain ranges. This sanctuary is unique because it…
MCC UGD workers’ strike enters third day: Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman Shivanna meets protestors
December 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As the indefinite stir launched by contract UGD (Underground Drainage) workers attached to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) seeking regularisation of service and payment of breakfast allowance entered the third day today, Chairman of Karnataka State Safai Karmachari Commission M. Shivanna, visited the protest spot in front of the MCC Office on Sayyaji Rao Road…
Reinstate B. Sharat as Mysuru DC: CAT orders
December 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a setback to the State Government, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) at Bengaluru on Tuesday directed the State Government to reinstate IAS Officer B. Sharat as Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC). B.Sharat who was appointed as Mysuru DC on Aug. 29 following the transfer of Abhiram G. Sankar, was transferred out of Mysuru just…
COVID-19 vaccination drive: Guidelines sent to all States, Union Territories
December 16, 2020New Delhi: In a big development, the Government of India has issued guidelines to all States and Union Territories for the COVID-19 inoculation drive in anticipation of a Coronavirus vaccine against the pandemic in the country. The Government of India has drawn up a detailed plan for the COVID-19 inoculation drive in the country. It…
Hebbal can now boast about an aesthetic welcome arch
December 16, 2020Rs. 25 lakh spent on four-pillared structure, drainage and footpath Mysore/Mysuru: Home to many heritage buildings and structures of historical value, Mysuru is also known for its majestic welcome arches, pillars and gateways — a gift from Wadiyars. Taking a cue from Wadiyars, many areas in city have welcome arches. But only a few catch…
MLA asks officials to expedite road reconstruction works
December 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The reconstruction works of roads, taken up at a total cost of Rs. 5.15 crore by the Public Works Department (PWD), which was pending since long, is going on and Chamaraja MLA has asked the officials concerned to expedite the works. The three roads works that are taken up are: 1.3 km stretch on…
Government to sanction more funds for Mysuru development after January: District Minister
December 16, 2020District Kannada Sahitya Parishat presents Rajyotsava awards Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister S.T. Somashekar said that the Government will release more funds for Mysuru development as well as for the activities of District Kannada Sahitya Parishat after January. He was speaking at the District Kannada Rajyotsava Award conferment ceremony organised by Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Parishat at…
MUDA to issue notification for allotment of CA sites
December 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As yet another measure for augmenting its resources, the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has begun preparations for allotment of CA (Civic Amenities) sites available with it. As a first step in this regard, MUDA will soon be issuing a notification for allotment of 262 sites on a 30-year lease. As per the provisions…
Open Varsity to establish Data Centre soon
December 16, 2020Tenders floated, estimated cost Rs. 3.5 crore Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) will set up an in-house Data Centre for the storage of all documents collected from the candidates under one roof, said Prof. S. Vidyashankar, Vice-Chancellor of the Open Varsity. Talking to Star of Mysore, he said thousands of candidates seeking admission to…
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