Nanjangud: Sixty couples entered into wedlock at ‘Saptapadi,’ a simple mass marriage ceremony organised under the aegis of Karnataka Saptapadi Vivaha Vedike, at Sri Srikanteshwaraswamy Temple in the town this morning. ‘Saptapadi,’ a mass marriage scheme introduced by the State Government to promote simple marriages and to support people belonging to economically weaker sections, was…
Siddu calls for ouster of BJP Govt.
May 25, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the BJP of rampant corruption and maladministration, Opposition Leader and former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah asked the Congress workers to work for the ouster of the State BJP Government, by ensuring the victory of the Congress candidates in the Legislative Council polls from Graduates and Teachers Constituencies. Addressing party workers at the South Graduates…
No revision of textbooks, asserts Minister Nagesh
May 25, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the debate continues on the State Government’s decision to revise school textbooks, Minister for Primary and Secondary Education B.C. Nagesh has asserted that there is no question of revision. He was speaking at the BJP election campaign for the South Graduates Constituency polls at Sharada Public School in Dattagalli here on Tuesday….
DDPI calls on visually-impaired girl’s tutor; lauds her efforts
May 25, 2022TB-afflicted Uttarakhand girl scores well with Prof. Taramurthy’s guidance Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) Ramchandraraje Urs called on Prof. Taramurthy in Jayanagar recently to enquire about Kalpana, a student from Uttarakhand, who scored 514 marks in the SSLC examinations with the help of Prof. Taramurthy. Kalpana, who was infected with Tuberculosis (TB) disease…
Affidavit-based land conversion order in a week: Minister Ashoka
May 25, 2022Bengaluru: In a move that will directly impact land transactions, Revenue Minister R. Ashoka yesterday said in Bengaluru that the State Government will tweak the existing laws to allow converting agricultural plots for non-agricultural use in 72 hours. The order to this effect will be issued next week. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru yesterday, Ashoka…
Rs. 5 doctor’s health condition improving
May 25, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Shankaregowda, popularly known as ‘Rs. 5 doctor’ in Mandya district, who suffered a mild heart attack yesterday, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mysuru, where doctors have installed three stents. Family members of Dr. Shankaregowda said that his health condition is improving.
‘Will fight relentlessly against commercialisation of land’
May 25, 2022Gonikoppa: The residents of Kodagu will resist any attempt to widespread and indiscriminate land conversion for commercial purposes propelled by the State Government’s move to approve land conversions within 72 hours. Protests will be organised to oppose the move which will spell a disaster to Kodagu, said Save Kodagu Movement Convener Col. (Retd.) C.P. Muthanna….
Electoral rolls has unclear address of voters: Congress
May 25, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that the address of over 40,000 voters in the electoral rolls of the South Graduates Constituency were either unclear or incomplete, Congress Spokesperson M. Lakshmana warned that the party would move the High Court if the Election Commission does not take the issue seriously and take steps to rectify the lapses. Addressing a…
False propaganda of transferring money online to voters: BJP candidate M.V. Ravishankar files complaint with Cyber Police
May 25, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that vested interests in the name of his fan’s association were sending false messages that money would be transferred to the Google Pay and PhonePe accounts of voters to tarnish his image, BJP candidate for the South Graduates Constituency M.V. Ravishankar has lodged a complaint with Cyber Crime Police. In his complaint, Ravishankar…
Rain damage: District in-Charge Secretary directs payment of compensation within two days
May 25, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District in-Charge Secretary N. Jayaram has directed the payment of compensation to those whose house, crops and cattle are damaged because of the rains and has said that the compensation must be provided in two days. He was speaking at a progress review meeting held at Deputy Commissioner (DC)’s Office after visiting rain…
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