Tokyo: Mirabai Chanu ended India’s 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics by clinching a silver medal in the 49kg category to open India’s account here today. The 26-year-old lifted a total of 202kg (87kg+115kg) to better Karnam Malleswari’s bronze in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. With this, she exorcised the ghosts of the…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: July 24, 2021
July 24, 2021Mysuru reports 177 new COVID-19 positive cases, 216 discharges and 2 deaths today.
UoM to hold K-SET exam across State tomorrow
July 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM), which is the Nodal Agency for the conduct of K-SET (Karnataka-State Eligibility Test)-2021 for Assistant Professorship in Degree Colleges of Karnataka, is all set to conduct the exam tomorrow (July 25) across the State. The exam will be held for 41 subjects, for which a total of over 85,000…
Degree, PG Colleges ready to receive students from Monday
July 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: After months of closure of educational institutions due to COVID-induced lockdown, all Degree and PG Colleges are set to re-open from Monday (July 26). “Each and every classroom in all colleges that come under the ambit of University of Mysore (UoM) are decorated. We are waiting for the D-day to throw open the gates…
Rain batters Kodagu
July 24, 2021Madikeri/Kushalnagar: The delayed South-West Monsoon has intensified in Kodagu and has gained vigour since the last four days. The constant downpour has led to massive damage of roads, bridges and have also caused landslides at many places, blocking vehicular traffic. Major roads like the Chettalli-Madikeri Road, Ponnampet-Srimangala Road near Nalkeri has been blocked and many…
No bathing, ‘mudi seve’ on banks of Nanjangud Temple
July 24, 2021Nanjangud: Over 30,000 cusecs of water is being released from the Kabini Dam in H.D. Kote following heavy rain in the Dam catchment areas in Wayanad. As a result, River Kapila in Nanjangud taluk is in full spate with historical Hadinaru Kaalu Mantapa almost submerged. The Snana Ghatta and Sopana Katte are also under water. …
Chamarajanagar Hospital oxygen tragedy: BJP farmer leader demands action against former Mysuru DC Rohini
July 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Holding former Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri responsible for the tragedy at Chamarajanagar District Hospital that snuffed out the lives of 24 COVID-19 patients due to lack of oxygen, BJP Raitha Morcha leader Mallesh has demanded stern action against her. He was talking to media persons after deposing both orally and filing written…
High Court orders construction of night shelters for destitutes
July 24, 2021Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered construction of 120 night shelters for destitutes and shelterless people in the next three months. A Division Bench of the HC headed by Chief Justice A.S.Oka was hearing a petition filed by PUCL (Peoples Union for Civil Liberties) seeking a direction to the Government for constructing night…
Govt. relaxes rules for places of worship
July 24, 2021Allows re-opening of Amusement Parks Bengaluru: The State Government has further modified COVID guidelines related to functioning of religious places. Accordingly, places of worship (Temples, Mosques, Churches, Gurudwaras, etc.) are allowed to open and related activities pertaining to the places of worship are permitted from tomorrow (Sunday) strictly adhering to COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) and…
Diploma students urge for cancellation of odd semester exams, stage protest
July 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Following the statement from the officials of the Department of Technical Education that odd semester exams will be held as per schedule, about 100 Diploma students of various Polytechnic Colleges in the city staged a protest at CPC Polytechnic College premises on Ashoka Road yesterday, demanding cancellation of odd semester exams. Diploma students from…
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