K. Shivaramu, a progressive Sericulturist of Kongaralli in Kamagere Hobli of Kollegal taluk, Chamarajanagar, has bagged the ‘Best Sericulturist’ Award given by the State Sericulture Department by winning second place in the State-level Cottage Basin Unit category in 2020-21. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 20,000.
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Matrimonial meet postponed
March 5, 2023Veerashaiva Matrimonial Meet organised under the aegis of Mysuru-Chamarajanagar Zilla Veerashaiva-Lingayata Mathadipatigala Goshti, which was scheduled to take place on Mar. 12 at Harave Virakta Mutt in Chamarajanagar taluk, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances, according to a press release. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2548211 or 2548212 or 2548218.
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Power disruption
March 5, 2023Owing to emergency maintenance works at Suttur 66/11 KV Power Distribution Centre, power supply will be disrupted on Mar. 7 between 10 am and 3 pm in the following areas: Kupparavalli, Kalmalli, Sonahalli, Kiragunda, Belagunda, Nagarle, Saragur, Basavanapura, Kabbalageregundi, NA Rice Mill, Alambur, Munti, Horalavadi, Gikalli, Geekallihundi, Kullankanahundi, Mullur and Horalavadi Hosur, according to a…
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Pay pending traffic fine with 50% discount from today
March 4, 2023Applicable for all cases booked till Feb. 11, 2023 Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government yesterday announced that the 50 percent discount offer on pending traffic fines will be resumed from Mar. 4 (today) for another 15 days. As the move saw a phenomenal response from commuters in clearing their traffic dues earlier (Feb. 3 to Feb….
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Two Srirangapatna girls for Olympics sailing training in Mumbai
March 4, 2023Pandavapura youth is Yachting Association of India trainer Mysore/Mysuru: In a remarkable feat, two girls from Srirangapatna, Pooja and Apoorva, will start rigorous training at the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC), Mumbai, that will pave way for them to make a mark in Olympics and other global championships. In addition, Yeshwanth from Pandavapura has…
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Demo on use of EVMs, VVPATs
March 4, 20235,620 ballot units, 3,936 control units and 4,266 VVPAT machines have arrived in Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: Elaborate preparations have started at the level of the District Administration in view of ensuing 2023 Assembly elections. Yesterday, the Mysuru District Administration demonstrated the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) to sensitise…
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City Congress leaders stir for BJP MLA’s resignation
March 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Hundreds of Congressmen including Legislators staged a protest at Gandhi Square here this morning, under the banner of Mysuru City and District Congress Committee, demanding the resignation of BJP MLA Maadal Virupakshappa of Channagiri constituency, in Davangere, who is the prime accused in the graft case booked by Lokayukta Police in Bengaluru, in which…
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Mysore Silk, Thanjavur Paintings granted GI tag
March 4, 2023New Delhi: As many as 429 products like Mysore Silk, Kangra Tea and Thanjavur Paintings have been granted Geographical Indications (GIs) tag as on date, including 31 foreign goods, according to the Commerce and Industry Ministry. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), an arm of the Ministry, said that steps have…
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KSIC earns Rs. 31 crore profit in 2021-22, says Minister
March 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The State-owned Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC), which enjoys a reputation for manufacturing pure silk sarees, has earned a profit of Rs. 31 crore during the fiscal year 2021-22. Minister for Sericulture, Youth Empowerment and Sports K.C. Narayanagowda said, in a press release, on Thursday that the KSIC has recovered well from the COVID…
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Four hi-tech Highway patrol vehicles to watch Ring Road
March 4, 2023One surveillance vehicle will be stationed every 10-km, says City Police Commissioner Mysore/Mysuru: Close on the heels of the Mysuru District Police receiving a set of five Highway patrol vehicles to monitor the National and State Highways that link Mysuru district, the City Police Commissionerate will also get four hi-tech vehicles to exclusively keep an…
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