Mysore/Mysuru: Singing of bhajans, all-religion prayer meeting and garlanding the bust of Mahatma Gandhi marked the observance of Sarvodaya Day (Martyr’s Day) in city this morning. It was on this day, 73 years ago, the Mahatma was assassinated in Delhi in 1948. As a mark of respect, Jan. 30 is observed as Sarvodaya Diwas. The…
Mysuru Khadi Haat to come up in Vijayanagar
January 30, 2021The project is expected to cost Rs. 4.19 crore Mysore/Mysuru: Namma Mysuru is all set to get a Khadi Haat on the lines of Urban Haat in city soon. The Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) will build an exclusive Mysuru Khadi Haat for promotion and marketing of khadi, village, cottage and home industries products….
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: January 30, 2021
January 30, 2021Mysuru reports 34 new COVID-19 positive cases, 34 discharges and 0 deaths today.
2.44 lakh kids to receive Pulse Polio drops in district
January 30, 2021Health Officers hold preparedness meeting for tomorrow’s immunisation drive Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru district is fully prepared to hold nationwide pulse polio immunisation programme from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will officially launch this drive in Bengaluru tomorrow (Jan. 31) by administering polio drops. As part of this programme, the pulse polio…
Is city doctors’ assailant, a professional criminal?
January 30, 2021Cops working on clues; injured couple recovering Mysore/Mysuru: If extra precaution by the assailant is any indication, it is clear that the miscreant, who assaulted and robbed the aged doctor couple at their house in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage in city on Thursday night, looks like a professional criminal. Meanwhile, Dr. Keshav P. Raichurkar and Dr….
No takers for MCC’s order on disfigurement of public property
January 30, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: An order passed by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) recently against the display of publicity materials without permission has been taken with a pinch of salt as the disfigurement of public property continues unabated. Two weeks ago, the MCC authorities issued an order banning putting flex, banners, buntings, posters in public places. The violation attracts…
National Geographic India in Kannada from tomorrow
January 30, 2021Bengaluru: National Geographic India has been bringing high quality, ground-breaking and credible stories in a locally relevant manner for its Indian audience across four languages. And now, the channel will be available in Kannada and will narrate its specialised stories for Kannada-speaking viewers in Karnataka and across India. The Kannada feed will be available from…
Improved ridership: City buses to ply till 10 pm
January 30, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: As city buses record a significant increase in the number of passengers over the past few days, the KSRTC authorities have extended plying of buses from the City Bus Stand (CBS), till 10 pm. In a press release issued on Jan. 28, the KSRTC Mysuru City Division said that the city buses are witnessing…
Electric autos hit city streets
January 30, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Cleaner transportation and electrification in the mobility space holds immense potential for energy security and reduction of greenhouse gases. Battery and plug-in hybrid Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming a vital component of Mysuru’s transportation landscape, offering environmental, economic, and energy benefits. Adding to the electric two-wheelers that have already flooded the city’s roads, electric…
Robot to clean choked manholes in city soon
January 30, 2021It will put end to age-old practice of manual scavenging Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has procured a robotic scavenging machine — Bandicoot — that would effectively substitute manual scavenging of manholes and Underground Drainage (UGD) system. The cost of this machinery is Rs. 32 lakh and is manufactured by Pune-based company. Training on operative…
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