Mysore/Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra on Friday launched distribution of Ration kits, sponsored by Malabar Gold Company, at a programme organised at Ganigara street in Chamaraja Mohalla. The MLA symbolically distributed ration kits to 150 poor families on the occasion. Melukote Vangipura Mutt Seer Sri Ilai Alwar Swamiji, Corporator Pramila Bharath, Malabar Gold Company’s Sharfuddin,…
Takes charge as PSI
June 20, 2021Nanjangud: Following his transfer from Kengeri to Nanjangud, PSI Vijayaraju took charge as the new PSI (Police Sub-Inspector) of Nanjangud Town Police Station here on Friday. Vijayaraju replaces Y.N. Ravikumar, who has been transferred to Mandya East Police Station. Speaking after taking charge, Vijayaraju said that he will do his best for maintenance of Law…
Affordable, quality childcare inaccessible in many wealthiest nations: UNICEF
June 20, 2021New Delhi: Affordable, quality childcare is inaccessible in many of the world’s wealthiest countries, says UNICEF in a new report. The report, Where Do Rich Countries Stand on Childcare? published by UNICEF’s Office of Research – Innocenti, ranks countries across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union (EU) based on…
Truck theft: Seven including buyer arrested
June 20, 2021Stolen truck worth Rs. 10 lakh recovered; Three two-wheelers, five cell phones seized Mysore/Mysuru: Narasimharaja (NR) Police, on June 16, have arrested six persons on charges of stealing a truck after threatening the driver with a knife and have also arrested a person, who had bought the stolen truck. The arrested are 33-year-old Mudasir Pasha…
Sheelavantha M. Shivakumar is new MUDA Commissioner
June 20, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Sheelavantha M. Shivakumar, who was serving as the Joint Director (Administration) of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services in Bengaluru has been posted at the Commissioner of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), in place of Dr. D.B. Natesh, who has been transferred and posted as the Joint Director (Administration) of the Department…
IDY and World Music Day
June 20, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: As part of International Day of Yoga (IDY) and World Music Day celebrations, Sahyadri Sinchana Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has organised a programme on Zoom platform at 6 pm tomorrow (June 21). To attend the event, join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8036284869?pwd=TjIvU0 JnQk1ybE1tYjZTRUVCNkUrQT 09]; Meeting ID: 803 628 4869 and Passcode: 12345, according to a press release.
UoM, Kuvempu Varsity to offer degree courses online
June 20, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM), Mysuru and Kuvempu University in Shivamogga have received permission from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to offer online courses. “We are given permission to offer 13 specialised courses, including 10 in PG and three in UG,” said UoM VC Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar. Kuvempu University has got permission to…
The impact of COVID-19 on Gastrointestinal System
June 20, 2021By Dr. Rajkumar Wadhwa, M.D., D.M., FASGE, Chief Gastroenterologist and HoD, Institute of Gastrosciences, Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru India has been hit with the second wave of the novel Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19), a lethal contagion that predominantly affects the respiratory system. While a significant number of patients successfully recover, a small proportion develop…
Tampering of Nandini butter packets
June 20, 2021Sir, I am a regular buyer of Nandini butter which comes in packets of 100, 200 & 500 gms. Since a long time, I have been noticing that these packets which are sold at Nandini booths are tampered when compared to those sold at popular departmental stores. A small quantity of butter is scooped off…
Storm water and underground drainage: Suggestions to MCC
June 20, 2021Sir, During the past few days, a few letters have appeared in this column complaining that whenever there is heavy rain, their houses are flooded with smelly underground disposal water. This is because many commercial buildings and house owners have not separated rain water and toilet water. Therefore, there is overloading of the underground disposal…
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