Chamarajanagar: Consequent to lifting of lockdown, all places of worships and tourist destinations were opened for the general public in district on Monday. They had remained closed since April 22, this year when the district witnessed the outbreak of Coronavirus. However, the number of positive cases has decreased in the district enabling resumption of business. …
High Court orders formation of Ward Committees, Area Sabhas in MCC
July 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) has ordered formation of Ward Committees and Area Sabhas in Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and has set a two-month deadline for the same. Announcing this at a press meet here on Monday, Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader and city resident G.R. Vidyaranya said that he, along with other party…
My son was not in the car involved in the accident: Laxman Savadi
July 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Following reports that the car of Deputy Chief Minister (Dy.CM) Laxman Savadi’s son was involved in a road accident in which a motorcyclist was killed in Hungund taluk of Bagalkot district on Monday night, Laxman Savadi, who is also the Transport Minister, has clarified that his son Chidanand Savadi was not in the car…
No plans to hike KSRTC bus fares, says Minister
July 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Spiking rumours of an imminent hike in bus fares, Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, who is also the Transport Minister, said that KSRTC bus fares will be not be increased for now. Speaking to press persons here yesterday, Savadi said that despite several requests from the four State-run Transport Corporations — KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC…
Bus services will be provided for SSLC students during exams
July 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With the Government reasserting that the SSLC exams would be held as per schedule, Transport Minister Laxman Savadi said that the Transport Department was ready to provide convenient bus services for SSLC students appearing for the exam. Speaking to press persons at the BJP office in Chamarajapuram here yesterday, Savadi said that he will…
58-year-old man dies as Dy.CM’s son’s car hits his two-wheeler
July 7, 2021Bagalkot: A 58-year-old man died when his two-wheeler was hit by a car allegedly belonging to the son for the Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, Police said on Tuesday. As per the Police, the deceased, identified as Koodaleppa Boli, a farmer by profession, received severe injuries on his head as well as the body when…
Law student brings out a book on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
July 7, 2021A bi-lingual book capturing life of Father of Indian Constitution Mysore/Mysuru: Galav Gowda, a third year law student of Mysuru, has brought out a book ‘Mahar to Maharaj’, a chronology of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Father of Indian Constitution. He has done a thorough research before coming with a bi-lingual 100-page book, capturing the life…
Ensure testing, tracing and vaccination of mentally ill persons: SC tells Centre
July 7, 2021New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to ensure all people in mental health homes get vaccinated at the earliest, directing Maharashtra to stop the practice of sending mentally ill patients from medical establishments to beggar homes or old age homes. A Bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah was hearing…
Theatre artiste Naveen Kumar ends life
July 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Theatre artiste Naveen Kumar (Naveen Netaji) allegedly ended his life by hanging self at his rented accommodation in Vijayanagar here yesterday. Naveen Kumar (32) was working for a private firm in the city. A theatre enthusiast, he had formed his own theatre group ‘Rangasmruthi’ and had staged several popular plays like ‘Ondu Bogase Neeru’…
Sadananda Gowda resigns
July 7, 2021New Delhi: Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda has resigned to his post in the wake of major Cabinet reshuffle being done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Ahead of the Cabinet expansion, Gowda has been dropped from the Cabinet, according to sources. He represents Bengaluru North Lok Sabha constituency. Along with him, three other Union…
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