Madikeri: After a huge shortfall of rain in the month of June, the time when the Southwest Monsoon normally sets in Kodagu district, intermittent rains and cloudy weather conditions over the last two days have set the tone for the onset of monsoon and agricultural activities have gained momentum. Bountiful rain has been lashing parts…
Madikeri: The restoration work of the retaining wall beneath the Kodagu DC Office Complex compound in Madikeri, which suffered cracks during the previous monsoon, is still pending and the wall has now raised concerns among the travellers on the Madikeri-Mangaluru Road. The wall poses a problem for motorists and could potentially disrupt the busy road…
Buckwheat-based gluten-free cake mix, spice bread, fibre-enriched rusk Mysore/Mysuru: The CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) released three new technologies on day-2 (Tuesday) of the ongoing ‘One Week One Lab’ (OWOL) campaign. Former World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Scientist and Chairperson of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation Dr. Sowmya Swaminathan, who was the chief guest, released…
H.D. Kote youth dies of dengue in South Africa H.D. Kote: Indian Embassy Officer Purushotham Syamal has assured of helping to bring the body of Efrahim to India, said deceased Efrahim’s uncle Billa. Efrahim (19), a resident of Tiger Block in the taluk, had gone to Ivory Coast in South Africa to sell Ayurveda herbs…
Mysore/Mysuru: Expressing unhappiness over the non-implementation of ‘e-Office’ software in Taluk Offices, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra directed the officials to adapt the software and provide transparent services to the general public, farmers and social security scheme beneficiaries. ‘e-Office’ software is a citizen portal content owned by Government of Karnataka and designed, developed and…
Dealers meet in Bengaluru and resolve to urge the Government to roll back the decision Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Government Fair Price Shop Dealers’ Association (KSGFPSDA) has urged the Government to revoke the decision of giving cash instead of five kg additional rice to the beneficiaries under Anna Bhagya scheme, for now. The Members of the…
Mysore/Mysuru: It has been two weeks since Ashada Friday rituals began at Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill but the District Administration is yet to provide lighting facility for those climbing the hill steps to reach the temple. The devotees who regularly climb the hill rue over the apathy of authorities, as their repeated pleas…
Mysore/Mysuru: During her presentation on Food Systems for Equitable and Sustainable Health, former World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Scientist and Chairperson of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation Dr. Sowmya Swaminathan underlined the importance of policy, regulations and behaviour change in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). “One key aspect is the need for nutrition literacy in schools to…
Mysore/Mysuru: “Life is very precious. Always discourage your friends and family who ride without helmets because it might be the last time you see them,” said Murgesh Premkumar, Founder, The Workshop Factory. He was speaking at the Traffic Awareness Programme held at Mahajana First Grade College (FGC) in Jayalakshmipuram here recently. The event was organised…
Mysore/Mysuru: Vardhanti Mahotsava of Goddess Chamundeshwari will be held atop Chamundi Hill on July 10. The Festival is held in the month of Ashada, under Hindu Chandramana calendar. 5.30 am: Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhisheka, Panchamruta Abhisheka, Sahasranamarchane and Mangalarati; 9.30 am: Mahamangalarati; 10.30 am: Chinnada Pallaki (Golden Palanquin) Utsava, Mantapotsava, Prasada Viniyoga; 8.30 pm: Utsava Phala…
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