Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has again strongly refuted allegations that the Expressway was constructed in an unscientific manner. “The rise in accidents on the Expressway is primarily due to over-speeding and reckless driving,” he clarified. The MP was speaking to reporters yesterday at Jaladarshini Guest House. “Accidents on the Expressway are solely the result…
50 percent traffic penalty dues rebate till Sept. 9
July 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Once again, the State Government has provided an opportunity to settle pending traffic violation fines with a 50 percent concession. A notification issued by the Under Secretary of the Transport Department V.S. Pushpa, states that this concession applies to cases booked on e-challan before Feb. 11, 2023 and the facility will remain available until…
CFTRI launches amla beverage with glucose
July 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) released two new technologies on Day-3 (Wednesday) of the ongoing ‘One Week One Lab’ (OWOL) campaign — beverage of amla (gooseberry) laced with glucose and superfood, nutrition-rich quinoa germ. Chindi Vasudevappa, former VC of National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Haryana, released the two…
‘Trin Trin’ relaunch with battery power for commuting ease
July 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Soon, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will be reintroducing the ‘Trin Trin’ Public Bicycle Sharing System with the introduction of high-tech Pedal Assist Bicycles. The Civic Body is making all necessary preparations for this initiative. The new bicycles will come with advanced features such as a keyless unlocking system through a mobile application and Bluetooth-based…
Vector-borne diseases: DC calls for preventive measures
July 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the Monsoon season having set in, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has directed the Health Department officials to check the spread of vector-borne diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya and Malaria. The DC was presiding over an Inter-Departmental Meeting of National Centre for Vector-Borne Diseases Control, coming under the Department of Health and…
Karnataka Budget 2023-24: Mayor seeks Rs. 1,000 cr. special grants from CM
July 6, 2023To restore city’s heritage buildings Mysore/Mysuru: Mayor Shivakumar has requested Chief Minister Siddharamaiah for a special budgetary allocation of Rs. 1,000 crore to restore heritage buildings in dilapidated condition in the city. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Mayor Shivakumar said, “In view of the State Budget tomorrow (July 7), it has been requested for the…
‘Eat Right’ walkathon creates awareness on healthy lifestyle
July 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the ongoing ‘One Week, One Laboratory’ at the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, a walkathon under the theme ‘Eat Right’ was organised yesterday and over 500 youths and CFTRI staff and retired employees participated. The participants emphasised the pivotal role of proper nutrition in promoting both personal well-being…
Samvahana Trust to hold Literary interaction on July 30
July 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: City’s Samvahana Trust, which is into literary, cultural and intellectual programmes for over a decade, will be conducting an interaction on the topic ‘Badalaaguttiruva Sahityada Vidyamaanagalu’ (The changing face of Literature) as part of the series titled ‘Vidyamana,’ at 11 am on July 30. Noted writer Prof. Purushotham Bilimale will deliver a lecture and…
Founders’ Day celebrated at NPSI, Mysore
July 6, 2023Year Book ‘Silhouette 2023 – A Decade of Dedication’ released Mysore/Mysuru: NPS International School, Mysore, stepped into its 11th year after completing a glorious decade since its inception on June 14, 2013. Founders’ Day was celebrated on June 14, 2023 with great pomp and blessings of Dr. K.P. Gopalkrishna, Founder-Chairman, TISB, NAFL and NPS Group…
Prize-winners at ‘Rotothsava 2023’
July 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Rotaract Club of NIE First Grade College had taken part in the Zonal Conference ‘Rotothsava 2023,’ which was held at Teresian Degree College, Mysuru, recently. It was inaugurated by chief guest PDRR Rtn. Rajeev. DRR Rtr. R.K. Nikil, DRRE Rtr. Rahul Acharaya, ZRR Rtr. K.C. Babeena were the guests of honour. Host Club President…
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