Mysuru: Following Supreme Court order, Health Officer of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has issued a set of norms to be followed by the people and cracker vendors alike in view of Deepavali festival from Nov. 11 to 15 in the city. The MCC press release stated that the public are responsible towards abiding by Apex…
KPSC exam: 3,111 out of 5,332 candidates remain absent
November 5, 2023Mysuru: More than 50 percent of candidates remained absent on the second day of the exam conducted by Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) at 11 centres across the city today. A total of 5,332 candidates had enrolled to take exams for 242 Accounts Assistant and 47 Co-operative Society Inspector posts out of which only 2,221…
‘Dasara expo brims with tourists, courtesy Shakti scheme’
November 5, 2023Mysuru: Social Welfare and District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said “Following the launch of Shakti scheme (which provides free travel for women in KSRTC buses) more number of tourists are visiting Mysuru, largely benefitting tourism industry and local vendors, with even Dasara exhibition brimming with tourists.” Mahadevappa spoke after garlanding the bust of thespian…
‘Co-operation of political parties vital in voter enrolment, revision of electoral roll’
November 5, 2023Mysuru: District In-charge Secretary and Electoral Rolls Observer S. Selvakumar said “The co-operation of political parties also plays an important role in the voter registration and revision of Electoral rolls.” He was presiding over a meeting with political parties at the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Bannur road in Siddharthanagar here on Tuesday (Oct. 31). Pointing…
E-KYC hurdle in payment for ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ beneficiaries
November 5, 2023Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra said “The glitches in e-KYC (Know your customer) is posing hurdles for the smooth transfer of Rs. 2,000 to beneficiaries of ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme, under which the eligible woman head of every family in the State will get monthly financial assistance. Speaking at the KDP (Karnataka Development Plan) meeting…
Bharatanatyam describes universal beauty: Kamakshi Devi
November 5, 2023Vasundharotsava-2023, an Indian Classical Dance & Music Extravaganza begins Mysuru: Kamakshi Devi, daughter of erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, opined that Bharatanatyam is just an art, but an art that describes universal beauty. Kamakshi Devi was addressing the gathering during the inauguration of ‘Vasundharotsava-2023,’ an eight-day an Indian Classical Dance & Music Extravaganza from…
Former MLC demands implementation of Old Pension Scheme
November 5, 2023Mysuru: Former MLC K.T. Srikantegowda has urged Chief Minister Siddharamaiah to fulfil the Congress party’s pre-poll promise of reintroduction of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in place of the New Pension Scheme (NPS). Addressing a press meet here on Friday, Srikantegowda said that the staff of aided educational Institutions are not getting either OPS or…
Attempt to sell elephant tusk: Six persons arrested in Kerala
November 5, 2023Tusk weighing 5.5 kg worth Rs. 1.5 crore seized Madikeri: Six persons including three from Kodagu have been arrested by Kerala Police when they were trying to sell an elephant tusk in Kerala. The Police have seized the tusk worth Rs. 1.5 crore and worth Rs. 1.5 crore from them. Those arrested have been identified…
Sport gives message of ‘Universal being’: Minister
November 5, 2023Mysuru: Social Welfare and District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said ”Sports is a field that sends a message of ‘Universal Being’, which helps in developing a clear mindset crossing all the hurdles.” Mahadevappa spoke after inaugurating two-day 44th Inter-Polytechnic Sports Meet organised by Government CPC Polytechnic in association with Department of Collegiate and Technical…
Experts discuss cancer research, early detection, prevention, cure
November 5, 2023Intl. Conference on Genetics & Epigenetics of Cancer at JSS AHER Mysuru: The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)-sponsored International Conference on Genetics and Epigenetics of Cancer (ICGEC-2023) was held recently at Sri Rajendra Auditorium of JSS Medical College-JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER). In his…
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