Mysore/Mysuru: The four-day job-generation and skill training mela organised by K.R. BJP MLA S.A. Ramdas at different venues of the constituency, ended on Friday, with thousands of job-seekers and self-employment aspirants taking part. The mela, which was scheduled to take place for five days from Jan. 4 to Jan. 8, was cut short by a…
Tiger menace continues in South Kodagu
January 9, 2022Two more cows killed on Thursday, Friday Gonikoppa: Despite Forest Department staff placing cages in two places and also installing camera traps to trace the movement of the tiger, which is creating menace and to trap it, the elusive tiger is continuing its killing spree by killing two cows at Tochamakeri village on Thursday and…
Small-scale industrialists condemn hike in power tariff
January 9, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: At a time when the manufacturing sector is slowly looking up post COVID pandemic, the CESC’s decision to hike power tariff has raised the eyebrows of industrialists. In a press release, the MSME Council condemned the CESC for its proposal to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Authority, seeking a hike in power tariff of HT…
4th edition of TiE University Global Pitch Competition for collegiate entrepreneurs
January 9, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: TiE Mysuru Chapter, one among 61 worldwide chapters of TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), has announced the launch of its regional competition to select the college team to represent TiE Mysuru Chapter at the global finals of TiE University Global Pitch Competition-2022. Speaking about the competition, Ajith Pai, President of the Mysuru Chapter said, “The…
Former MLA Somashekar opposes privatisation of Muzrai temples
January 9, 2022Cricket tournament for Shivarchaka priests begins Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the Government’s move to privatise Muzrai temples, former MLA and Congress leader M.K. Somashekar expressed concern that several vested interests were out to snatch away the livelihood of scores of Shivarchaka priests who were leading life by performing Pujas at temples and Mandirs for generations. He…
Tourists with prior bookings can travel
January 9, 2022Bengaluru: The State Government on Friday has clarified that tourists who have already booked their stay in hotels and resorts can travel during weekend curfew period. According to the clarification issued by Pankaj Kumar Pandey, Secretary to the Government, Tourism Department, “Tourists booked for weekends with valid stay vouchers are permitted to travel in their…
A death that took me down memory lane!
January 9, 2022By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD In the recent passing away of a humble and almost unknown lady, not many people beyond her immediate family members and relatives might have missed the loss. But to me, who was not her relative, the death of Mrs. Agnes Lilly Abraham at the age of 83, has come…
Promotion of EVs: Some suggestions
January 9, 2022Sir, This refers to a recent newspaper report titled ‘How much can you save by switching to EVs in Karnataka?’ Savings by using different type of EVs (Electric Vehicles) as shown in the report is very interesting and attractive to note. But promotion of these vehicles needs redoubled efforts with a wide awareness among people…
Pink Pandal
January 9, 2022The Pink Tabebuia has bloomed again at Oval Grounds opposite Crawford Hall, enhancing the beauty of the heritage building and by being a sight to behold. Athletes too sweat it out in the soothing environs. [Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav]
ACPI’s first newsletter released
January 9, 2022Pro-Vice-Chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Dr. B. Suresh releasing the first issue of the newsletter brought out by the Association of Community Pharmacists of India (ACPI) at a simple function organised at JSS Technological University in city on Jan. 5. Others seen are (from left) JSS College of Pharmacy Principal Dr….
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