People from Mysuru, Bengaluru head to Kodagu; Home Stays report full occupancy Mysore/Mysuru: In the busiest days of the year for the hospitality industry, hotels, pubs, resorts, clubs and bars have been forced to keep things low-key for the second year in a row. They have to observe a subdued New Year’s eve as the…
There is no question of relaxing curbs: CM
December 27, 2021Mysuru/Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said in Mysuru yesterday that the night curfew for 10 days from 10 pm to 5 am was a precautionary measure against a possible outbreak of third wave and surge in COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. “These steps have been necessitated in the wake of a surge of COVID-19 and…
Govt. to establish exclusive Directorate for farmer income enhancement: CM
December 27, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that the Government was mulling on forming an exclusive Directorate for enhancement of farmer income. He was speaking at the State-level Farmers Convention organised by Federation of State Farmer Associations and Karnataka Sugarcane Growers Association, marking World Farmers Day at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road here yesterday. Asserting that the…
In 90-year history, KRS Dam remains full for 60 days
December 27, 2021Srirangapatna: In what could be termed as a record in the history of 90 years, the maximum water storage has been maintained for 60 days in Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Reservoir. KRS Dam, situated near Srirangapatna in Mandya district, is the lifeline of the people of Mysuru, Mandya, Bengaluru and other districts, who depend on Cauvery…
Thathaiah Award conferred on Dr. A.V. Narasimhamurthy
December 27, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Indologist, former Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Mysuru and former Head of the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore, Dr. A.V. Narasimhamurthy, was conferred the prestigious ‘Vrudhapitamaha, Daya Sagara M. Venkatakrishnaiah (Thathaiah) Award’ at a programme organised by Thathaiah Jayantotsava Samiti at Thathaiah Anathalaya premises on N.S. Road here…
Teenager loses battle with life but gives life to many
December 27, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: He was hit by a speeding car driven by a Policeman on the day of his birthday and the teenager lost his battle with life. Now his vital organs have provided a new lease of life to many people. After the accident, the Policeman ran away and obtained bail. The youth, who was seriously…
South Africa’s anti-apartheid activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at 90
December 27, 2021Cape Town: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate who was a fierce anti-apartheid activist, passed away yesterday. He was 90. Tutu, who chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, died in Cape Town. President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to Tutu, saying he remained steadfast and fought throughout the decades of the apartheid regime in…
Water weeds choke Kukkarahalli Lake
December 27, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The growing popularity of Kukkarahalli Lake among morning and evening walkers and the increase in human-induced disturbance has affected the bird population of the Lake whose numbers have seen a steep decline over the years. Moreover, the picturesque lake that provides the much-needed lung-space to the city is dominated by water hyacinth (Eichornia). Conservationists…
Several organisations stage protests at different venues against various issues
December 27, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Several organisations staged separate protests against various issues in city this morning. Members of Kannadambe Rakshana Vedike, who staged a protest at Gandhi Square, alleged that members of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES)and Shiv Sena, who burnt Kannada flags, damaged the statue of patriot Sangolli Rayanna and also torched Karnataka vehicles, were testing the patience…
One killed, two seriously injured as milk van topples
December 27, 2021Virajpet: One person was killed on the spot, while two others including the driver of a milk van sustained serious injuries when the van transporting milk packets toppled when the van driver lost control of the vehicle due to heavy mist and thick fog at Biligunda Cross in Imangala village in Virajpet taluk yesterday early…
Recent Comments