Mysore/Mysuru: The District Outreach Programme under Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0 was conducted at MCDCC Bank, Krishnaraja Circle, K.R. Nagar, Mysuru district, on Dec. 27. R. Lingaraju, Field Supervisor, MCDCC Bank, was present in the event as the chief guest. Deepak Mahala, Accounts Officer/District Nodal Officer, S. Sampath Kumar, DPA and other officials of EPFO, Regional…
Leopard spotted in Nanjangud
January 1, 2024Nanjangud: Wild animals, which were earlier spotted in rural places and agricultural fields, are now being spotted in urban places with the latest being a leopard spotted at Vokkalageri in the town causing fear among the residents. The leopard was spotted by a few youths, who were celebrating the arrival of the New Year last…
Construction Workers Association demands action against fake beneficiaries
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The State Executive Meeting of Karnataka State Construction Workers Association was held at Jaladarshini Guest House here on Sunday. Chairing the meeting, Association President P. Raju said it is important to ensure that the facilities and benefits provided by the Labour Department reach all the construction workers. Stressing on the need for taking action…
‘Artificial Intelligence need of the hour for Indian education system’
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Higher Education Council Vice-President Prof. S.R. Niranjana has opined, “Indian Education System must adopt all modern technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI).” Prof. Niranjana was speaking at an international conference about changes needed for sustained development as per global model, organised at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)’s Kaveri auditorium, on Vinoba Road in…
Registration of labourers under Central Government eShram Scheme
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Central Government with the intention of providing social security and welfare schemes for workers of unorganised sector has launched eShram portal and unorganised labourers like agricultural labourers, small and mini farmers, fishermen, tailors, bakery merchants,Gig labourers, mechanics, drivers, newspaper vendors, photographers, fruits and vegetable vendors included, 369 sectors are eligible to be registered…
Elderly man killed while watching youths fight
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: An elderly man, who was watching two youths fighting, was killed when a cricket bat swung by one of the youths hit the elderly man on his head. The incident took place on Dec. 28 near Sewage Farm and the severely injured man, who was admitted to a hospital, succumbed to injuries on Dec….
Book to create awareness on consumer rights released
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A book titled ‘Grahakane Raja’ was brought out by Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), Mysuru unit, to create awareness among consumers, during National Consumer Day and Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Panchayat, organised at Pandit Puttaraju Gawai Stadium, J.P. Nagar in the city recently. Speaking after releasing the book, writer and retired Dy.SP J.B….
MLC advises women to utilise Govt. facilities to be independent
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: MLC C.N. Manjegowda has advised women to avail Government facilities and lead a financially independent life. The MLC was speaking after distributing certificates to the women beneficiaries of training provided under various Government Schemes at a function organised by Jnana Jyothi organisation at Jeevanopaya Kendra (West), Ashokpuram, in the city recently. “Make your child…
Arvind Panagariya is 16th Finance Commission Chairman
January 1, 2024New Delhi: The Central Government on Sunday named former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman (2015 to 2017) Arvind Panagariya as the Chairman of 16th Finance Commission. Joint Secretary of Union Finance Ministry Rutwik Ranjan Pandey has been appointed as the Secretary of Finance Commission. The Finance Commission is expected to submit its forecast report for 5 years…
‘India’s pension scheme better than other countries’
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Retired JDPI (Joint Director of Public instruction) P. Sharadamma said that “Indian pension system for retired Government employees was better than the pension system that is prevalent in most of other countries in world.” She was speaking at the Pensioners Day celebration organised by Karnataka State Government Retired Employees Association at its office in…
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