Huge differences in supply of meals Discrepancies in records Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja (KR) MLA S.A. Ramdas has alleged irregularities in free distribution of food to COVID-19 pandemic hit citizens at Indira Canteens by fudging number of beneficiaries. The State Government had announced free meals for everyone at all Indira Canteens across the State in the wake…
Focus on online property tax collection: MCC Commr. tells Revenue Officers
June 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) witnessing a downslide in revenue collection due to COVID crisis, new MCC Commissioner G. Lakshmikantha Reddy has asked the civic body’s revenue officials to focus more on online collection of property tax. Addressing a meeting of Revenue Section staff and officials from all the nine Zones of the…
Power tariff hiked by 30 paise per unit
June 10, 2021Bengaluru: In a blow to the common man who is already reeling under the effect of COVID-19 crisis, the State Government on Wednesday hiked power tariff by an average of 30 paise per unit. The tariff revision comes after the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) approved the hike. However, this is less than the average…
Congress to launch ‘100 Not-Out’ campaign in protest against rising fuel prices from tomorrow
June 10, 2021Bengaluru: Accusing the BJP Government of making holes in the pockets of the common man by hiking fuel prices every day, KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar said that the Congress will launch a 5-day ‘100 Not-Out” campaign against rising fuel prices from tomorrow (June11). Speaking to press persons here yesterday, D.K. Shivakumar charged the BJP of…
SWR Mysuru launches vaccination drive for staff in the age group of 18-44 years at workplace
June 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In order to improve the pace of vaccination in the decisive battle to defeat Coronavirus, South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, yesterday launched a special drive to provide the first jab for the staff in the age group of 18-44 years working in the Divisional Office. The SWR Hospital will be vaccinating the eligible…
Mysuru SP and DCP transferred
June 10, 2021R. Chethan replaces SP Ryshyanth; Pradeep Gunti comes in place of DCP Dr. Prakash Gowda Mysore/Mysuru: In a major reshuffle, the State Government on Wednesday transferred 12 IPS Officers including Mysuru Superintendent of Police (SP) C.B. Ryshyanth and city Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dr. A.N. Prakash Gowda. The transfer of two top Police Officers…
Lockdown violation: 506 vehicles seized in city in three days
June 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Police, who are conducting regular drives against lockdown violators in city, have seized a total of 506 vehicles in the past three days, to initiate legal action. On June 7, the Cops seized 159 two-wheelers, 28 cars and nine auto-rickshaws, while on June 8, 152 two-wheelers, 26 cars and 12 auto-rickshaws and…
Former IAS Officer Anup Chandra Pandey is new Election Commissioner
June 10, 2021New Delhi: Anup Chandra Pandey, a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer, has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner. Pandey, a former Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary, is a retired IAS Officer of the 1984 batch from Uttar Pradesh cadre. The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday said President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Anup…
Private COVID Clinic to provide free treatment for asymptomatic patients
June 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A private COVID Clinic to treat asymptomatic Corona patients has been started in Hinkal Gram Panchayat (GP) limits in the name of former Chief Minister — ‘Sri Siddharamaiah COVID Primary Free Treatment Centre.’ This is first such private COVID Clinic to be started in district, under the leadership of ZP Member Rakesh Papanna. Varuna…
Ex-Mangalore University VC M.I. Savadatti no more
June 10, 2021Dharwad: Former Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor M.I. Savadatti died here on Wednesday following a massive cardiac attack. He was 89. According to family sources, he died owing to a massive cardiac arrest at home. He is survived by two sons and a daughter. Recipient of several awards including Sir M. Visvesvaraya Lifetime Achievement Award, Prof. Savadatti…
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