Mysore/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…
‘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…
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…
Periyapatna Rotary Midtown donates chairs, study materials to Anganwadi
January 1, 2024Bylakuppe: The Periyapatna Rotary Midtown 3181, under the Presidentship of Rajegowda has taken up many social programmes in the year 2023-24, thus keeping up its commitment for social works, said Bylakuppe Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) Boregowda. He was speaking during the handing over of chairs, balls and study charts by Rotary Mid Town 3181 to…
Tenant held for stealing gold ornaments from owner’s house
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Alanahalli Police have arrested a woman tenant on charges of stealing gold ornaments from the house of the owner. The arrested woman has been identified as 35-year-old Priyadarshini, a native of Mandya, who had taken the house of Jyothi on rent at Yaraganahalli in city. Priyadarshini had allegedly stolen the key of Jyothi’s house…
New Year Gala: City sets strict safety measures
December 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru is gearing up for a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration tonight. Despite the sold-out status at party venues in hotels, resorts and clubs, last-minute preparations are underway to accommodate youngsters who traditionally engage in pub-hopping on the year’s final day. To maintain order and safety, numerous Police kiosks and check-posts will be strategically…















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