Mysore/Mysuru: D. Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation (DBCDC) Chairman R. Raghu Kautilya has urged beneficiaries to repay their loans on time. Addressing a press meet held at Pathrakartara Bhavan this morning, Corporation Chairman Kautilya Raghu said, “Over the last one year, a total of 2.5 lakh beneficiaries have received loans through various schemes of…
Two injured in group clash at Nanjangud village
February 28, 2021Nanjangud: Two youths sustained injuries, when two groups clashed over a trivial issue at Devarasanahalli in the taluk late last night. The injured youths, who have been identified as Abhishek and Raghavendra, have been admitted to different Hospitals in Mysuru. Trouble began when one group questioned the other over pledging of a motorbike in exchange…
Depressed over sister’s death, elderly woman commits suicide
February 28, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Depressed over her sister’s death, a 75-year-old woman committed suicide by setting herself on fire on D. Devaraja Urs Road on Friday midnight. The deceased is Jayalakshmamma (Thayakka), a resident of Gangamma Gudi Street in Devaraja Mohalla. Jayalakshmamma, a spinster, had a petty shop behind Devaraja Urs Road and was conducting business for a…
PM Modi interacts with Channapatna toy makers
February 27, 2021New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on e-marketing of world-famous Channapatna toys and said a meeting of start-ups of Bengaluru will be convened to explore the possibilities of taking Karnataka’s traditional toys to the corners of World. Interacting with a group of toy makers of Channapatna in Ramanagara district during the virtual inauguration…
Youth drives Police jeep on KRS Dam
February 27, 2021Public not even allowed by security men to walk here Srirangapatna: A youth has landed himself in a controversy after driving a Police jeep on top of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya. While there is no information on the exact day and time, the very video which has been shot on a…
Four hospitals identified for Phase-3 vaccination drive
February 27, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Four hospitals have been selected for administering COVID-19 vaccine for people above 60 years and for those above 45 years but with comorbidities, during the Phase -3 vaccination drive from Mar. 1. Dr. L. Ravi, Reproductive and Child Health Officer and Nodal Officer for COVID-19 Vaccination, told SOM that in Government Hospital category, vaccination…
Dr. Ashwini is new Mandya SP
February 27, 2021Mandya: In a surprise move, the State Government yesterday transferred Mandya Superintendent of Police (SP) K. Parashuram. He is replaced by Dr. Ashwini, who was serving as a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of State Intelligence at Bengaluru. Parashuram has now been posted as the SP of Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement at Bengaluru. With…
Saptapadi mass marriage to be held at Chamundi Hill on Mar. 15 and June 17
February 27, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Religious Endowment Department will organise Mass Marriage on Mar. 15 and June 17 under its ambitious ‘Saptapadi’ scheme at Sri Chamundeshwari Hill Temple, according to a statement released by Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Executive Officer. Eligible couples can register their names before Feb. 28 for Saptapadi Mass Marriage, which will be held on Mar. 15…
Tusker Kusha in no mood to return to Dubare camp
February 27, 2021Elephant went in search of mate one-and-a half years ago Kushalnagar: A male wild elephant always travels in search of its mate. He will jump from one herd of female elephants to another until he finds a female willing to mate. After a bull elephant has mated with a female, he will stay with the…
Threat of landslides: 40-f t wall to fortify Kodagu DC Office
February 27, 2021Building stands on a steep gradient on the Madikeri-Mangaluru Road GSI scientists suggest retaining wall to secure structure worth Rs. 14.43 crore Kushalnagar: Following the threat of landslides due to heavy rain, a huge 40-ft retaining wall is being built to protect the Kodagu Deputy Commissioner’s Office at Madikeri. The Office, located on a steep…
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