Mysore/Mysuru: As the second wave of the deadly COVID-19 virus continues to take its toll, the State Government on Monday appointed K.P. Mohan Raj, a senior bureaucrat to take care of children who are orphaned by the death of their parents due to COVID. In the order issued yesterday, N. Manjunatha Prasad, Revenue Department Principal…
COVID Curfew: Siddharamaiah demands special package for working class
May 4, 2021Bengaluru: Opposition Leader Siddharamaiah has urged the Government to announce a special package for the working class, which is deeply distressed by loss of jobs and income due to COVID Curfew. In a letter written to Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, Siddharamaiah, who is also a former Chief Minister, said that most migrant workers in the…
Sugarcane growers urge State Govt. to declare health emergency
May 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In the backdrop of increasing number of the affected in the second wave of covid-19 across the State, Karnataka Sugarcane Growers Association on Saturday urged the State Government to declare a health emergency to control the spiking cases and increased death rate. In a statement issued here, Association President Kurubur Shanthakumar asked the State…
Next 15 days crucial for Kodagu: DHO
May 4, 2021Madikeri: With the district reeling under a surge in COVID positive cases for the past few days, Kodagu District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. Mohan Kumar has asked the people to be alert and cautious atleast for the next 15 days. Speaking to presspersons here on Sunday, Dr. Mohan said that Kodagu district has 6.5 lakh…
Wild tusker found dead at Nagarahole
May 4, 2021Hanagod: An injured wild tusker, aged between 35 and 40 years was found dead at Anechowkur Range of Nagarahole Reserve Forest on May 2. The carcass was found in the lake adjacent to the field of one Anantharamu at Channangi Beat. It is suspected that the tusker may have died due to fight with other…
Medicines worth Rs.18 lakh donated to PKTB Hospital
May 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The city’s well-known manufacturers of Cycle Pure Agarbathies N. Ranga Rao and Sons and popular Pharmacy Raghulal and Co. have donated medicines worth Rs.18 lakh to PKTB Hospital on KRS Road in city. Raghulal and Co. Proprietor N. Raghavan told Star of Mysore that following a request by PKTB Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. H.M….
Congress launches post-card campaign demanding distribution of 10-kg rice
May 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Urging the Government to distribute 10-kg rice to BPL card holders in accordance with the previous Anna Bhagya scheme, the City and District Congress launched a post-card campaign in front of the City Corporation Office on Sayyaji Rao Road here yesterday. Addressing the Congress workers, KPCC Women’s Wing State President Dr. Pushpa Amarnath said…
Violation of COVID-19 guidelines: 552 cases registered, Rs. 88,900 fine imposed
May 4, 2021711 vehicles seized on May 2, 3 Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police, who are keeping a watch on city to check unnecessary movement of people and also ensuring that people follow COVID-19 guidelines, issued by the State Government have seized a total of 711 vehicles besides registering 552 cases on those violating the guidelines and…
After DMK’s victory…: Woman cuts part of tongue, fulfils vow
May 4, 2021Chennai: In a shocking incident, a 32-year-old woman DMK supporter chopped her part of a tongue at a Goddess Mariamman temple to fulfil her vow taken for the victory of the DMK in the April 6 Assembly elections. After the DMK’s victory, the woman, Vanitha, went to the temple, but it was closed. Suddenly, she…
Intl. Webinar on ‘Career Catalyst’ on May 8 and 9
May 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Division of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Mysuru, is organising an International Webinar entitled “The Career Catalyst: Plan, Prepare and Prosper in Life Sciences” on May 8 and 9. One of the major questions of aspirants, graduates and stakeholders of Life Science Education is regarding the career…
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